CMS stags basketball trample over the Sagehens’ hope of a postseason berth in a packed one shot game. The Stags earned a second half comeback by executing their game with great exigence and energy, and rode the momentum to a SCIAC league title, defeating California Lutheran in finals.
“We just studied the game plan and stayed aggressive and we just tried to attack them…we just tried to turn that up in the 2nd half and just continuing to take it play by play, we knew it was going to be a grind out game.” said Caelan Jones CGU ‘25.
P-P Men’s Basketball
Sagehens men’s basketball take gladiator mentality into new season
After a gut wrenching end to their 2022-2023 season, the Sagehens are back, this time with a new “gladiator” mentality. Back to back heartbreaking losses saw the Pomona-Pitzer’s championship hopes slip away, and now the Hen’s are returning to the court with some newfound fire.
Clash at CARW: Top seeds P-P and CMS battle it out in Sixth Street shootout for SCIAC regular season title
Unfortunately for the Stags, the second time was not the charm. Swarmed by the Sagehens, who pecked away at their defense, the CMS men’s basketball team fell to their sixth street rivals in the last game of the regular season. Both teams moved onto the semi finals later that weekend, but failed to make the final game. The result of their final face-off, however, along with their better record, allowed the Sagehens to receive a bid for the D-III NCAA tournament which they will compete at this weekend.
Sagehens soar past Poets in emphatic 40 point victory
Was it writer’s block? The Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens silenced the Whittier College Poets last Saturday at home for their biggest win of the season. The final scoreboard read 115-70, a 45 point lead to secure P-P’s victory.
Aiming high: Charlie Treene PO ’26 shoots for a successful basketball season
The Pomona-Pitzer men’s basketball team’s recent addition Charlie Treene PO ’26 hopes to capitalize on his experience to succeed on the court this year.
Senior Spotlight: Matthew Eberle PO ’22 heads to Switzerland for pro career
After a breakout senior season, Matthew Eberle PO ’22 will take his talents abroad to Switzerland, looking for opportunities to further his basketball career.
Sagehen men’s basketball crowned SCIAC postseason champions for third consecutive season
For the third consecutive year dating back to 2019, the Sagehens have earned the 2022 SCIAC tournament title and are moving on to the DIII postseason bracket.
P-P teams reign victorious over final Sixth Street basketball rivalries, both moving on in SCIAC postseason play
After dominant showings in the Sixth Street rivalry games, both P-P basketball squads carried this momentum into SCIAC postseason play.
Hens near the top of SCIAC men’s basketball standings after seventh consecutive win
Following seven consecutive wins and one tight loss to Chapman over last weekend, the Sagehens are now second in SCIAC conference play with a record of 7-2.
Walking the talk: How Sam Cooper PZ ’25 made his way to P-P men’s basketball
After setting his sights on being a successful walk-on story since his senior year of high school, Sam Cooper PZ ’25 fulfilled his dream this spring.