WHITTIER, Calif. — Occidental College men’s soccer team fought back to earn a 1-1 draw against Whittier on September 23, 2026, in a Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) contest. The teams played a scoreless first half before both sides found the net in the second half.
Whittier took the lead when Jack Hindmarsh scored with an assist from Jack Born. Occidental answered in the 68th minute as Piero Falconi Pujalt headed in a corner kick to tie the match. Occidental goalkeeper Carlos Abram made one save during the game, helping keep his team competitive.
Occidental recorded two shots on goal out of three total shots, while Whittier fired five shots with two on target. After the equalizing goal, Gianni Simamora nearly put Occidental ahead, but his shot was saved by Whittier’s Diego Saldivar. Abram made another save late in the match to preserve the tie.
With the result, Occidental’s record stands at 3-2-2 overall and 1-0-2 in SCIAC play. The Tigers are scheduled to face Azusa Pacific University on September 26, 2026.
CSB Take
Occidental Men’s Soccer demonstrated resilience by responding to Whittier’s early second-half goal and securing a valuable point in conference play. Piero Falconi Pujalt’s headed equalizer highlighted the team’s ability to capitalize on set-piece opportunities. Maintenance of solid defensive efforts and continued offensive execution will be vital as Occidental prepares for their upcoming games and seeks to improve their standing in SCIAC competition.
Source: Original report
