Pomona-Pitzer Men’s Football suffered a 49-28 loss on the road against Lewis & Clark on Saturday in Portland, Oregon. The Sagehens struggled with early turnovers and big plays but staged a strong second-half rally behind significant contributions from quarterback Carson Green and the offense.
Green completed 24 of 45 passes for 239 yards and three touchdowns but threw three interceptions in the first half, one of which was returned 20 yards for a touchdown by Lewis & Clark’s Kristopher Adams. The visitors managed seven points in each quarter but were outscored 49-14 by Lewis & Clark in the first half, which proved decisive.
Dominick Catalano relieved Green in the second half, completing 11 of 13 passes for 104 yards and a touchdown, helping Pomona-Pitzer outscore Lewis & Clark 14-0 after halftime. Running back Mitchell Rodenbaugh led the rushing attack with 47 yards on six carries, averaging 7.8 yards per carry. Jack Sobota was the leading receiver with five catches for 114 yards and two touchdowns, including a 47-yard catch-and-run from Green.
Defensively, Leo Ryals led the effort with 10 tackles, including eight solo stops. Colin Miller and Cole Krawiec also contributed with seven and six tackles respectively as the defense tightened after halftime, limiting Lewis & Clark to zero points in the second half.
Pomona-Pitzer will return home to face Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference rival Claremont-Mudd-Scripps next Saturday, September 26, at 7:00 p.m. in the annual Sixth Street Rivalry game.
CSB Take
The early turnovers and Lewis & Clark’s explosive first-half performance underscored the costly mistakes that hampered Pomona-Pitzer’s chance for an upset. However, the Sagehens’ ability to shut down the opponent in the second half and rally offensively signals resilience and potential for adjustments moving forward. Their upcoming SCIAC contest presents a key opportunity to build on these positives and gain momentum in conference play.
Source: Original report
