SAN MARCOS, Calif. – Cal Poly Pomona women's soccer rallied for a 2-1 victory over Cal State San Marcos at The Cage, securing the program's fourth consecutive CCAA regular-season championship.
The No. 13 Broncos finished the regular season 11-1-6 overall and 8-1-4 in conference play. Coupled with Cal State LA's draw against Cal State Dominguez Hills, CPP's victory placed the Broncos atop the CCAA standings for the fourth straight season.
Cal State San Marcos opened the scoring in the 35th minute, but CPP responded just 88 seconds later. Bailey Guerrero set up Morgan Huff, who struck from 35 yards out for her second goal of the season, bringing the match level at 1-1.
The Broncos completed the turnaround before halftime. In the 43rd minute, Tristan Tessier buried a free kick for her first goal of the season, giving CPP a 2-1 advantage. Both Huff and Tessier provided production off the bench after entering in the 35th minute.
CPP's defense protected the lead throughout the second half, limiting the Cougars to three shots. Goalkeeper Parker LaMont made two saves, including a stop in the 88th minute to preserve the victory.
The Broncos held advantages in shots, 6-5, shots on goal, 4-3, and possession, 51- 49 percent. Tessier led CPP with two attempts, while Sabine Ramos, Charlie Gallardo, Huff and Jenna Santos each recorded one. Holly Wilbanks, Mikaela Marr and Angelina Santana played all 90 minutes as the Broncos closed the regular season with a championship performance.
Up Next
The No. 1 seed Broncos earned a first-round bye in the CCAA Tournament and will return to action in the semifinals Thursday, Nov. 5, at 4 p.m at Kellogg Stadium. CPP will face the winner of Sunday's quarterfinal matchup between No. 5 Cal State Monterey Bay and No. 4 UC Merced.
Bronco Bits
- This season marks the Broncos' 18th appearance in the CCAA Tournament.
- CPP enters the postseason with an all-time CCAA record of 228-147-64 and a .592 winning percentage.
- The CCAA Tournament returns to Kellogg Stadium for the first time since 2021.
- The Broncos have won their last three matches against Cal State San Marcos and hold an 8-4-3 record through 15 all-time meetings.
