CLAREMONT, Calif. – The University of Redlands men’s soccer team played to a 1-1 draw against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps in Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) action on September 26, 2026. Thomas Lyden scored the opening goal in the 16th minute, assisting Redlands in taking an early lead on the road.
Lyden’s goal came on just the second shot of the game after Taylor Bell set him up following a steal by Zachary Darmanyan. Goalkeeper Jaden Nisperos helped maintain Redlands’ 1-0 lead into halftime by making several saves.
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps equalized in the 58th minute off a loose ball after Nisperos made a save leading to a corner kick. Nisperos finished the game with seven saves on eight shots on goal. Redlands took six shots on target compared to Claremont-Mudd-Scripps’ eight.
With the result, the Redlands Bulldogs improved to 5-1-3 overall and 2-0-1 in SCIAC play. Their next game is scheduled for September 30, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Farquhar Field, hosting California Lutheran University.
CSB Take
The University of Redlands men’s soccer team demonstrated competitive resilience by securing a draw on the road against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, a key conference opponent. Thomas Lyden’s early goal set the tone, while goalkeeper Jaden Nisperos’ seven saves were instrumental in preserving the result. Maintaining defensive strength and effective finishing will be essential as the Bulldogs continue their SCIAC campaign and prepare for their upcoming home match against California Lutheran University.
Source: Original report
