Sports Replay: Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens Win Big in Fall 2025

This fall the Sagehens dominated from the field to the pool, scoring high in NCAA Division III and the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC).

National team victories in cross-country, soccer, and water polo showed the Sagehens’ collaborative culture in action. Meanwhile, four Pitzer student-athletes have also made names for themselves as SCIAC Athletes and Newcomers of the Year.

While the Sagehens continue to score athletic triumphs year after year, the program is also known for actively fostering leadership qualities in its teams, embedding leadership training within the broader student-athlete experience. Leadership isn’t just a side benefit but a core component of the Pomona-Pitzer athletic philosophy, aiming to develop well-rounded, socially responsible leaders. Learn more about Pomona-Pitzer Athletics’ mission and values.

Team Championships

Men’s Cross-Country Wins SCIAC & NCAA West Region Championships

The Pomona-Pitzer men’s cross-country team captured its fifth-straight SCIAC championship on November 1. The Sagehens finished with 29 points and placed five runners in the top ten.

The team later won its eighth-straight NCAA Division III Cross Country West Region Championship on November 15. The Sagehens totaled 43 points with four runners in the top fifteen.

Women’s Soccer Becomes SCIAC Regular Season Champion

The Pomona-Pitzer women’s soccer team scored a 2–1 win in their Senior Day game against the University of Redlands on November 1. With the win, the Sagehens secured the 2025 Regular Season SCIAC Championship for the seventh year in a row.

Men’s Water Polo Wins SCIAC Regular Season Championship

The Pomona-Pitzer men’s water polo team secured the SCIAC Regular Season Championship following a 13–6 win against Occidental College on November 15. The Sagehens were led by Jaden Winters ’29, who earned a hattrick by securing three goals throughout the game. The Sagehens achieved their second-straight regular season conference title and locked up the No. 1 seed for the SCIAC Tournament.

Pomona-Pitzer later advanced to the USA Water Polo National Championship game with an 11–7 win over MIT in the semifinals on December 6. The Sagehens showed that same fighting spirit against CMS—keeping it close before falling to the Stags on December 7.

Individual Student-Athlete Honors

Athlete of the Year in Men’s Soccer

On November 6, SCIAC selected Niclas Ulrich ’26 as the Defensive Athlete of the Year in men’s soccer. Ulrich also represented the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens on the All-SCIAC First Team. Ulrich’s impact on both ends of the field was crucial in the Sagehens climbing from ninth place last year to finishing a single point shy of sharing the regular season title. Ulrich also served as a team captain.

Newcomer of the Year in Women’s Cross-Country

On November 7, Kate Sherry ’29 was named as the SCIAC Newcomer of the Year in women’s cross-country. Sherry also earned All-SCIAC Second Team recognition. At the 2025 SCIAC Championship, Sherry earned 20th place in the 6K with a time of 22:55.9.

Athlete of the Year in Men’s Water Polo

Goalkeeper Greg Moore ’27 was named the Defensive Athlete of the Year in men’s water polo on November 19. Moore received many SCIAC Defensive Athlete of the Week accolades in stopping a conference-best 54 percent of shots faced, ranking second in the league with 102 saves across only nine appearances. Moore was also included in the First Team All-SCIAC.

Newcomer of the Year in Men’s Water Polo

On November 19, Jaden Winters ’29 was recognized as the Newcomer of the Year in men’s water polo. Winters led the regular season champions to an unbeaten 12–0 mark with 35 goals and 49 total points. A natural in the role of center defender, Winters played all over the pool for Pomona-Pitzer while also racking up 16 steals, 11 drawn exclusions, and a 9-for-10 record on sprints. Winters also earned First Team All-SCIAC recognition.

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