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...

Raising amateur a-Ware-ness

Author: Joe Siegal The NCAA tournament, aside from being the most exciting college sporting event in America, is also a reminder of just how lucrative college...

Baseball captures four-seed, eyes SCIAC Tournament

Author: Zach Heerwagen A 14-4 victory on the back end of Saturday’s doubleheader tied last year’s mark of 23 victories for the Occidental baseball program and...

Sports in Brief, Sept. 25

Author: Ryan Whalen Football (1-1 overall, 0-0 SCIAC) The Occidental football team was able to capture its first victory of the season at home on Saturday. The...

Sports in Brief Oct. 9

Author: Ryan Whalen Women's Soccer (3-5-1 overall, 2-4 SCIAC) The Occidental women's soccer team played two games last week, and both competitions were decided by a single...

Dance Team, other club sports headline fall season

Author: Spencer Donaldson Outside the spotlight of Occidental's varsity programs, men's rugby, men's ultimate Frisbee and dance team are gearing up for their upcoming winter and...

After successful career, Ransom returns to Tiger Aquatics as assistant coach

Author: Ryan Whalen As the current school-record-holder in the 50-yard freestyle and with her name attached to four different relay records — the 200- and 400-yard...

Northwestern paves way for NCAA union

Author: Juliet Suess Football players at Northwestern University made history last month when they petitioned to be represented by a labor union. Unionization is the first...

Tiger Baseball defeats No. 12 Cal Lutheran

Author: Tim O'Donnell The Occidental baseball team (9-11 overall, 7-5 SCIAC) churned out a successful week on the diamond, producing in every facet of the game...