POMONA, Calif. - The No. 2-ranked Broncos extended their perfect start to the season with a 3-1 victory over Fort Lewis College on Thursday night at Kellogg Stadium. The win pushed Cal Poly Pomona's unbeaten streak to five games and came in the inaugural meeting between the two programs.

Cal Poly Pomona came out with intensity, dominating possession and keeping Fort Lewis under pressure from the opening whistle. Early chances from Vanessa Cruz and Marisa Salazar forced Fort Lewis' goalkeeper into action early, as she made several key saves to keep the match scoreless. But in the 15th minute, Cal Poly Pomona broke through when Ally Henry found the back of the net following a corner kick, giving the Broncos a 1-0 lead.

Henry's goal was a special one, setting the tone for the rest of the night. "That moment meant a lot to me, I'll cherish it," she said after the match. "All the obstacles I faced before this season were worth it and I felt blessed to be with my teammates out there tonight." The Broncos carried that energy into the locker room, leading 1-0 at halftime with momentum clearly on their side.

Corner goal🤯

In the 15th minute, Ally Henry scored her first collegiate goal off a corner kick to put the Broncos on the board. #WeAreCPP pic.twitter.com/ICO3JwFJGZ
— Cal Poly Pomona Women's Soccer (@cppwsoccer) September 19, 2025
 

In the second half, CPP continued to dictate the pace. Just under 13 minutes in, Henry added her second goal of the night, to extend the lead to 2-0. Less than three minutes later, Cruz capped off her relentless performance with a goal of her own, making it 3-0 and effectively sealing the match.

Fort Lewis managed to cut the deficit in the 76th minute, cutting the deficit to 3-1. Still, the Broncos remained composed and closed out the game without allowing another clear chance.

CPP finished the night with 19 total shots to Fort Lewis's 9. Jenna Tetrault provided a steady presence in goal, while Henry's two-goal performance and Cruz's finish highlighted the Broncos' offensive depth and precision.

Up Next:

The Broncos will host MSU Denver on Sunday, September 21^st at 11:30 AM.

Bronco Bits:

• Jay Mason is now 87-48-23 as the head coach of the Broncos
• The Broncos are 1-0-0 all time against Fort Lewis
•  Ally Henry scored 2 goals on just 3 shots 
• Vanessa Cruz led all players with 6 total shots 
• Goalkeeper Jenna Tetrault played the full 90 minutes and recorded 4 saves, tying her career high for most saves in a single match
• CPP scored all 3 goals without registering a single assist

No. 2 Broncos win their fifth straight match with a 3-1 victory over Fort Lewis. Ally Henry scored 2 for @cppwsoccer and Vanessa Cruz added a third.#WeAreCPP pic.twitter.com/2zxYqNQ9pT
— Cal Poly Pomona Broncos (@cppbroncos) September 19, 2025