CLAREMONT, Calif. — The Leopards lost their SCIAC opener, 2-0, at Pomona-Pitzer on Wednesday afternoon on a pair of second half goals after not being able to get much going offensively.

How it happened: The Leopards came out of the gates slowly and conceded the possession battle to the Sagehens. Pomona-Pitzer dominated the shot count early, but La Verne goalkeeper Delanie Pacheco was up to the task. The Sagehens fired seven shots on goal in the first half -- many of them quality chances – but Pacheco turned away all of them, including a 1-on-1 opportunity in the 15^th minute and a tricky one-hopper from distance.

The Sagehens finally broke through in the second half. Danika Bethune opened the scoring in the 60^th minute with a liner from the top of the box and Sara Ach finished off her own rebound to beat Pacheco for an insurance goal in the 75^th minute.

La Verne almost got one back when JJ Weaver was able to get her head on a cross, but the attempt was saved by Annie Wedel.

Despite the two goals allowed, Pacheco was stellar again in the second half. Pacheco made a fingertip save to deny Bethune of her second goal and made another diving save earlier in the half.

What it means: La Verne drops its SCIAC opener and falls to 2-3-0 overall.

Player of the game: If it weren't for Pacheco, the score line would have been more lopsided. The First Team All-SCIAC goalie made a couple of spectacular saves and ended up with a total of 11 on the evening.

Stat of the game: The Leopards were outshot, 25-3, which reveals how the game went. La Verne was blanked in the first half and got three off in the second.

Up next: La Verne will look to bounce back against Cal Lutheran on Saturday at 7 p.m. for its SCIAC home opener. The Regals are ranked No. 8 in the latest NSCAA/Continental Tire NCAA Division III Women's while the Leopards check in at No. 10.