Sports

Women’s soccer beats CMS for first time in seven years, earns spot in SCIAC tournament

Women’s soccer defeated Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) Oct. 31, sealing back-to-back appearances in the SCIAC tournament the last two seasons. The women’s soccer team had not...

Hot Corner Face-off: Is hockey on thin ice?

Why you should love hockey (even in LA!) - Mac Ribner Of the four American sports, it seems that hockey has always stuck out like...

Passion and perseverance earn Yu and LeClaire Athlete of the Week

Alex Yu During the final men’s soccer game of the season against CalTech Oct. 31, centerback Alex Yu (senior) scored Occidental’s only goal of the...

Before the Tigers: Coaches’ journeys to Occidental

Prior to coaching student-athletes at Occidental, golf head coach Will Morris, men's tennis associate head coach Jackson Frons, men's soccer head coach Rod Lafaurie...

Sports in Brief Issue 5

Author: Ryan Whalen|Tim O'Donnell Men's Tennis (1-5 overall, 0-2 SCIAC) The Occidental men’s tennis team (1-5 overall, 0-2 SCIAC) has participated in a marathon of four matches...

Sweet story, bro.

Author: Elwyn Pratt This year’s investigation of John Sweet was not the first time the former athletics trainer has been involved in allegations of sexual misconduct,...

Football, women’s basketball to host Bone Marrow Drive

Author: Juliet Suess The Occidental football and women’s basketball teams will be sponsoring a “Be The Match” Bone Marrow Drive tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2...

NCAA Amateurism no longer applies

Author: Joe Siegal As a new college football season kicks off, scandals involving big-time programs and players are adding to the never-ending parade of highly publicized...

Volleyball tames Bulldogs, remains one of SCIAC’s best

Author: Ryan Whalen The Occidental volleyball team (10-5 overall, 4-3 SCIAC) continues to produce offensive firepower on the court. The Tigers stand at the halfway point...

Men’s, Women’s hoops poised for opening tip-off

Author: Tim O'Donnell The Mackenzie Brandon '13 era is over. The preseason All-American graduated last spring, leaving behind one of the most accomplished legacies in Occidental...

Sports in Brief Nov. 20

Author: Ryan Whalen Men's Basketball (0-1 overall, 0-0 SCIAC)The Occidental men's basketball team tipped off its home season Saturday in Rush Gymnasium against No. 15 University...

Baseball edges Chapman in extra innings as Marks records game-winning RBI double in top of 12th

Author: Tim O'Donnell The Occidental College baseball team (2-4 overall, 1-2 SCIAC) opened conference play over the weekend with a home-and-away series against Chapman (3-4 overall,...