Cal Poly Pomona Athletics

ALAMEDA, Calif. – Cal Poly Pomona scored five unanswered goals to defeat Cal State East Bay 5-1 Saturday at the Oakland Roots Training Facility. The Broncos improved to 6-4-5 overall and 4-1-3 in CCAA play.

The hosts struck just 29 seconds into the match, but CPP responded in the 25th minute when Marvin Gamez converted a free kick for his team-leading ninth goal of the season.

Vincent Padilla put the Broncos ahead in the 43rd minute, converting assists from Jacob Ramirez and Nico Sanchez for his first goal. CPP entered halftime with a 2-1 advantage and carried its momentum into the second half.

Clement Badger started a late scoring surge in the 78th minute, netting his third goal of the season to extend the lead to 3-1. Just 85 seconds later, Hector Arellanes headed in a pass from Jose Garcia for his second goal of the season, extending CPP's lead to 4-1. Garcia then moved from facilitator to finisher 53 seconds later, scoring his first goal of the season off Daniel Gutierrez's assist to complete the 5-1 victory.

CPP outshot the hosts 17-7 and placed nine attempts on target. Gamez led the Broncos with five shots, while Badger added four and placed three on frame. Kaden Gust made three saves over 90 minutes to earn his first victory of the season.

The Broncos controlled 55% of possession, committed only nine fouls and scored three goals in a span of two minutes and 18 seconds to secure their second consecutive CCAA road win.

Up Next
The Broncos return to Kellogg Stadium on Friday to host Fresno Pacific at 7 p.m.

Bronco Bits

• CPP scored five goals for the second consecutive match after defeating Stanislaus State 5-3 on Thursday. The Broncos are now 17-1 all-time when scoring five goals.
• Through 26 all-time meetings, CPP holds an 18-2-6 record against Cal State East Bay.
• The most goals scored by CPP during the opening 20 minutes of a match is five, accomplished against Cal Poly Humboldt on Sept. 25, 2011.
• Jose Garcia finished the weekend with one goal and three assists.