Hitting their Stride
NCAA Division III saw the Sagehens pull out all the stops during the 2024 fall season
Sixth-Straight SCIAC Win
The Pomona-Pitzer women’s soccer team (pictured) defeated rival Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) to secure first place in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) with a score of 1–0. The Sagehens became the 2024 SCIAC Regular Season Champions for the sixth year in a row.
Double Trouble
Angie Zhou PO’25 and Marissa Markey ’25 (pictured) were crowned the doubles champions at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) West Regional Tournament. Zhou and Markey earned All-American honors for their performance at the tournament before competing in the ITA Cup.
Athlete of the Year
Quinten Wimmer ’25 (pictured) was recognized as SCIAC Offensive Athlete of the Year to headline the football all-conference teams. Wimmer totaled 449 yards on 41 catches with six touchdowns along with another 141 on the ground and 48 through the air. A 10-catch, 164-yard performance with the game-winning touchdown in the SCIAC Championship game punctuated a brilliant senior year that helped seal Pomona-Pitzer’s second-ever NCAA Championship appearance.
Fierce as Lions
The Claremont Colleges men’s rugby team took home wins in several major tournaments, including the Bowl Championship and the Chula Vista West Coast 7s Rugby Tournament. Across both competitions, the Lions held a 5–4 overall record. The Lions play in the Division I Gold Coast Rugby Conference, which consists of schools from across the Southwest.
History on the Gridiron
The Pomona-Pitzer football team captured the 2024 SCIAC Championship with their 37–34 win over Chapman University. The Sagehens were crowned SCIAC champions for the second time in program history and improved their season record to 8–2 overall.
Across the Finish Line
Pomona-Pitzer men’s cross-country won its fourth consecutive SCIAC Championship. The Sagehens totaled 24 points to secure the team win, finishing ahead of CMS and Caltech. The team then won its seventh consecutive NCAA West Regional title. The Sagehens totaled 42 points, finishing ahead of CMS and George Fox University.
Making a Splash
The Pomona-Pitzer men’s water polo team finished the regular season with an 18–7 win over Caltech. With the win, the Sagehens improved to 19–11 overall and 10–2 in SCIAC play to earn a share of the SCIAC Regular Season Championship with the University of Redlands.