Sports

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,...

Athletes of the week Aujero and Rowe breeze past competition at gusty Cal Lutheran Invitational

Rachel Aujero (senior) and Daniel Rowe (sophomore) led the Occidental golf teams to a strong finish at the recent Cal Lutheran Invitational, with the women’s...

Athletes of the Week Jack Elfenbaum and Alessia Sacchi show up and show out

Alessia Sacchi During Occidental's women’s soccer game against Caltech, Alessia Sacchi (sophomore) scored the team's first goal of the season during the second half of...

Join the thrill: Ski and Board Club gears up for an epic winter season

The Occidental Ski and Board Club was one of over 100 clubs and organizations present at the Involvement Fair Sept. 12. It is also...

Wolak and Greene tee off Occidental’s golf season with strong rounds

Owen Wolak Occidental’s men’s and women’s golf team kicked off the 2024-2025 season Sept. 9-10 by competing in the ​​California State Intercollegiate tournament hosted by...

Basketball roots run deep throughout Occidental coaching staff

Kebu Stewart Assistant Basketball Coach, Recruiting Coordinator and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Kebu Stewart used to be an NBA player. He has been coaching...

From rituals to results: traditions create chemistry and keep athletes in check

Six minutes and 22 seconds into Occidental’s men’s soccer match Sept. 18, Alex Bosanac (first year) scored the first goal of his collegiate career,...

Eagle Rock native Lindsey Garcia ready to take water polo teams to a new level as head coach

This summer, Occidental announced that Lindsey Garcia, an Eagle Rock native and former assistant coach at Cal Tech, will be the new coach for...

Team captains Ariana Carranza and Aiden Cawley lead the charge as Athletes of the Week

Ariana Carranza At the Pacific Coast Classic in Claremont, Occidental’s volleyball team came home with a 2–1 record Aug. 30-31. Outside hitter and team captain...

Running with a cause: How the Occidental Run Club plans to build community

The new Run Club at Occidental seeks to close the gap between sports on campus and recreational athletic activities through running. Club President Sloan...