West Region CHAMPIONS: Broncos Advance to the Elite 8 for the First Time Since 1999
POMONA, Calif. – The Cal Poly Pomona Broncos secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Point Loma Sea Lions in the third round of the NCAA West Regional, clinching their first regional title since 1999.
The Broncos, who had previously beaten Point Loma 1-0 earlier in the season, took the lead in the 15th minute with a goal from Marisa Salazar. Despite a strong first half where Cal Poly Pomona registered five shots to Point Loma's three, the Sea Lions responded after halftime, equalizing at 47:13 to tie the match at 1-1.
After a tense second half, the game went into overtime, where the first team to score would win (golden goal rule). In the 96th minute, Angelina Rivas scored the golden goal, propelling the Broncos to victory and securing the west regional title.
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— Cal Poly Pomona Broncos (@cppbroncos) December 1, 2024
With the win, Cal Poly Pomona advances to the Elite Eight, where they will host the winner of the Colorado School of Mines vs. Angelo State match-up on Saturday, December 7th.
This win marks a historic moment for the Broncos as they head to the national quarterfinals for the first time in nearly a quarter-century.
Up Next
The Broncos will host the Elite Eight match on Saturday, December 7th, at 1:00 PM PST.
Bronco Bits
- Jay Mason is now 79-48-23 as a head coach of the Broncos.
- The Broncos continue their best start in program history with a record of 19-1-2 overall.
- Angelina Rivas scored her 4th game winner of the season.
- Marisa Salazar scored her 7th goal of the season.
- This is the first time the Broncos have made the Elite Eight since 1999.
- This win tied the most postseason wins in Cal Poly Pomona history.
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