Cal Poly Pomona Athletics

POMONA, Calif. – Juan Zaragoza scored his first goal as a Bronco, but Cal Poly Pomona fell 3-1 to Menlo College on Sunday afternoon at Kellogg Stadium. The result moved CPP to 4-4-5 overall.

The Broncos created the first-half opportunities, out shooting the visitors 7-5 and controlling 66 percent of possession. Julius Joas produced CPP's lone shot on goal before halftime, but the visitors broke through with five seconds remaining in the period to take a 1-0 lead into the break.

CPP continued to press forward after halftime, generating 10 shots during the second period. The visitors doubled their advantage in the 61st minute before adding another goal in the 63rd to make it 3-0.

The Broncos responded in the 67th minute. Aleksandar Somov found Zaragoza, who finished the opportunity for his first goal of the season and trimmed the deficit to 3-1. The assist was Somov's second of the year.

CPP finished with a 17-8 advantage in total shots and held 67% of possession. Somov and Jose Garcia led the Broncos with three attempts apiece, while Daniel Gutierrez, Badger and Joas each added two. Garcia, Ricardo Navarro, Marvin Gamez and Gutierrez each placed a shot on target.

Kaden Gust recorded two saves while playing all 90 minutes in goal. Victor Casillas also played 77 minutes and added one shot.

Up Next
The Broncos continue CCAA play Thursday on the road against Stanislaus State. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 PM.

Bronco Bits

• Sunday's match marked the first meeting between the Broncos and Oaks.
• CPP's all-time record now stands at 364-366-109.
• Marvin Gamez leads the CCAA with 23 shots on goal through 13 matches.