Sports

Controlling the uncontrollable: athletes’ superstitions and rituals

Men’s tennis player Benjamin Burrows (senior) said competitive sports are inherently mental. Burrows said he and many other athletes partake in rituals or have...

Women’s tennis finds rhythm after early-season struggles

The Occidental women's tennis team has been on a winning streak, recording three consecutive 7-0 sweeps. The team shut out Whittier March 27 and has...

‘We-before-me’: student managers star in supporting roles

Occidental sports teams have done well this year, with several teams reaching their respective SCIAC conference tournaments and others with seasons still in full swing. Every sports program at...

Athletes of the Week Okamoto and Yurich lead playoff push

Olivia Okamoto Olivia Okamoto (senior) is currently the lacrosse team’s leading scorer and has been on All-SCIAC teams from 2023–2025. An attacker from Redmond, WA,...

Ex-players need to accept Curry-led revolution

Author: Brody Barkan The Warriors have been putting on a show this season. After hoisting a championship banner after the 2014–2015 season, Golden State started off...

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Rugby Scrums Division I Opponents in CSULB Tournament

Author: Sant Kumar Last year the men's rugby team was one of the best in the country, making the national championship game. Following that success, they...

Baseball Optimistic About SCIAC Despite Recent Losses

Author: Ryan Graff Despite some solid personal performances, the baseball team (4-10 conference, 8-17 overall) got swept in a three game series against Pomona-Pitzer this past...

Brandon leads Tigers to SCIAC crown

Author: Jeremy Shapiro Women's basketball guard Makenzie Brandon (junior) led the Lady Tigers to their fifth consecutive regular season SCIAC title in addition to adding to...

Nickle Anticipates Championship Win

Author: Mirin Fader Standout women's water polo player Karie Nickle (senior) looks forward to winning a SCIAC championship in her last year at Occidental, to be...

Women’s Basketball Qualifies for NCAA Tournament After SCIAC Triumph

Author: Larissa Saco The Women's Basketball team won the 2011 SCIAC championship during the Post Season Tournament on Feb. 26. The Tigers defeated Claremont-Mudd-Scripps 55-49 at...

Baseball Team Looks to Promising Roster for Future Success

Author: Ryan Graff When "Electric Feel" by the band MGMT echoed through Anderson Field, it captured the atmosphere for the beginning of baseball season. The Tigers...