Sports
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...
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...
Sports
‘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...
Sports
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,...
Sports
Women’s soccer surges to third in the SCIAC after injury-plagued season last fall
With a 2-0 win over Whittier College Sep. 24 and a 3-0 win against CalTech Oct. 2, the women’s soccer team is now tied for third in...
Sports
Athletes of the week Jasmine Shum & Owen Wolak lead the way against SCIAC opponents
Jasmine Shum Outside hitter Jasmine Shum (first year) recorded 20 digs and 20 kills for the volleyball team's victory against Chapman Sep. 27. Shum also...
Sports
Volleyball notches emotional first win for SCIAC season opener
Occidental volleyball bested Chapman 3–2 over five sets for the Tigers’ at-home SCIAC opener Sept. 27. The game marked the first SCIAC tournament win for...
Sports
Hard work pays off for Athletes of the Week Jack Elfenbaum and Mia Merkelbach
Jack Elfenbaum Long distance runner Jack Elfenbaum (junior) finished seventh overall at the Masters Invitational Sept. 20 with a time of 24:52 in the 8k, averaging a...
Sports
‘Patience is a virtue’: Sidelined Fall athletes return with force
After a long road to recovery, several fall athletes who were injured last season are looking to make an impact for their respective teams...
Sports
Golf teams take a swing at season opener
The men’s and women’s golf teams opened their seasons by participating in the California State Intercollegiate Tournament Sept. 15-16. The tournament, hosted by Olivas Links in Ventura, saw...
Sports
Athletes of the Week Devin Bening and Alessia Sacchi dominate the pitch
Devin Bening Forward Devin Bening (sophomore) had two shots and scored one goal against Hope International during the men's soccer game Sept. 7. Bening also scored...
Sports
Occidental’s Tennis Club serves up plans for expansion and inclusivity
The Tennis Club tabled at Occidental’s annual Involvement Fair Sept. 9, where various clubs and organizations gathered to invite new members to join. According to...
