Occidental College men’s soccer secured a 1-0 victory over Pomona-Pitzer on September 19, 2026, in a SCIAC conference match in Claremont, California. Andrew Lee scored the sole goal in the 55th minute, assisted by Charlie Miller, breaking the deadlock in a tightly contested game.
The match featured physical and competitive play, with both teams committing several fouls and receiving a pair of yellow cards. Each team recorded 10 shots, while Occidental earned six corner kicks compared to Pomona-Pitzer’s fewer.
Goalkeeper Carlos Abram was pivotal in the win, making six saves throughout the match, including four crucial stops in the second half to maintain a shutout. Occidental weathered Pomona-Pitzer’s pressure effectively to hold on for the victory.
With the win, Occidental improved to 3-2-1 overall and 1-0-1 in SCIAC play. Pomona-Pitzer’s record fell to 4-3-0 overall and 1-1-0 in conference competition.
CSB Take
Andrew Lee’s game-winning goal against a stubborn Pomona-Pitzer defense highlights Occidental College men’s soccer’s ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Supported by a strong defensive effort led by goalkeeper Carlos Abram, this victory demonstrates the team’s resilience in conference competition. Maintaining this defensive solidity and building offensive consistency will be important as Occidental aims to advance further in the SCIAC season.
Source: Original report
