Occidental College women’s soccer team defeated California Institute of Technology 5-0 on September 30, 2026, in a SCIAC conference match played at Caltech. The Tigers dominated early, scoring four goals in the first half and adding another in the second, controlling the game across all facets.
Occidental outshot Caltech 17-4 overall and held a 12-3 advantage in shots on goal. Goalkeeper Maya Crawford preserved the shutout with three saves. Alessia Sacchi opened the scoring at 17:04, assisted by Mia Merkelbach, marking her third goal of the season.
Just three minutes later, Diana Reyes-Sanchez scored with assists credited to Bella Calemine and Keira Dunlop, her first goal of the season. Mia Steadman converted a penalty kick at 20:56 for her second goal. Natalia Perez added another goal at 31:15. Late in the match, Tess Adlam scored at 85:04 on an assist from Bella Calemine to finalize the 5-0 scoreline.
With the win, Occidental College improved to 3-5-0 overall and 3-1-0 in conference play. Caltech’s record dropped to 0-7-0 overall and 0-4-0 within SCIAC. Occidental controlled the tempo throughout, combining offensive depth with defensive discipline to maintain their advantage after halftime.
CSB Take
Occidental College women’s soccer showcased a comprehensive performance in their 5-0 road victory over Caltech. The early scoring spree established clear control that allowed them to dictate play for the remainder of the match. This dominant showing reflects Occidental’s development as a strong contender in SCIAC midway through the season.
Source: Original report
