Kent Ortiz scored both goals as Occidental College men’s soccer defeated Kenyon 2-0 on September 13, 2026, at Jack Kemp Stadium. The victory was significant as Kenyon had entered the match undefeated at 4-0 with a 13-1 scoring record.
Ortiz opened the scoring in the 40th minute, assisted by Cristian Granados, who poked the ball toward Ortiz after it got away from the Kenyon goalkeeper near the box. Ortiz secured the win with a second goal in the 78th minute, assisted by Elijah Edelman, sending a ground shot past the Kenyon goalie.
Following his performance, Ortiz was named the SCIAC Offensive Athlete of the Week on September 14.
Occidental College will host La Verne at Jack Kemp Stadium on September 16 for their SCIAC home opener and conference rematch.
CSB Take
Kent Ortiz’s two-goal effort against a previously unbeaten Kenyon team underscores his offensive capability and critical role in the early season. Earning SCIAC Offensive Athlete of the Week honors confirms his impact. As Occidental enters conference play with their home opener against La Verne, sustaining this momentum will be vital for their postseason ambitions.
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