Cal Lutheran Wins SCIAC Soccer Title Over Pomona-Pitzer

The Regals took the conference championship with a 2-1 win at William Rolland Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Soccer

Cal Lutheran Wins SCIAC Soccer Title Over Pomona-Pitzer

California Lutheran University's Regals defeated the Pomona-Pitzer Colleges Sagehens 2-1 on Saturday, Oct. 31, to win the SCIAC soccer championship. The Regals scored in the 18th and 65th minutes, with the win clinching the title that had been in question entering the match.

Why it matters

A draw or win by Pomona-Pitzer would have given the Sagehens the championship, since they entered the game holding a two-point lead. The title is the 18th in Regals program history and their first since 2023.

The Regals are 15-1-3 overall and 10-0-2 in conference play, while the Sagehens are 13-2-1 overall and 10-1-1 in conference play. The title is the 18th SCIAC championship in Regals program history.

The players

California Lutheran University

A private university in Thousand Oaks, California, whose athletic teams compete as the Regals in the SCIAC conference.

Pomona-Pitzer Colleges

A consortium of two Claremont, California colleges whose athletic teams compete as the Sagehens in the SCIAC conference.

The details

Sawyer Frye scored the Regals' second goal in the 65th minute after sophomore midfielder Stephenie Hackett battled through two defenders to send a through ball. Earlier, Sprouse scored the first goal in the 18th minute after fifth-year defender Tessa French intercepted a pass at midfield.

Saturday, Oct. 31: Regals defeat Pomona-Pitzer 2-1 to win the SCIAC championship.
Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.: Regals play Chapman University in the SCIAC Tournament semifinal.
Saturday, Nov. 7: Possible SCIAC Tournament Championship game at home if Cal Lutheran advances.

Season Trajectory

Cal Lutheran and Pomona-Pitzer have held the top two SCIAC spots every season since 2017, and the last champion from outside those two programs was University of Redlands in 2015. This title extends that run, placing the Regals ahead of a rival that had been the conference's other dominant program.

The winner of the SCIAC Tournament receives an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, so Wednesday's semifinal against Chapman carries direct postseason stakes for the Regals. A home final on Saturday, Nov. 7 would be possible for local fans if the team wins its semifinal.

The takeaway

The title shows how a season decided by a single match can hinge on a rival's result, since Cal Lutheran needed a win to take the championship. Readers following local college soccer should track the SCIAC Tournament bracket, where the conference's automatic NCAA bid is at stake.

What happens next

The Regals play Chapman University in the SCIAC Tournament semifinal on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m., and a SCIAC Tournament Championship at home on Saturday, Nov. 7 is possible if they advance.