REDLANDS, Calif. — Occidental College secured a decisive 3-0 victory over the University of Redlands in a conference match on Saturday at Farquhar Field. The Tigers dominated the game with 11 shots, including 6 on target, while limiting the Bulldogs to a single shot on goal. The match was highlighted by Occidental's consistent offensive pressure, leading to two second-half goals that sealed the win.

The first half began with the Tigers making an early push, as Joshua Lang's shot required a save from Redlands' goalkeeper, Brady Bachman, just 28 seconds into the match. Occidental continued to press, earning multiple corner kicks and maintaining offensive pressure. In the 40th minute, Vicente Navarro capitalized on a corner kick, scoring his first goal of the season to put the Tigers ahead.

Despite the Bulldogs' attempts to respond, including a shot on goal saved by Occidental's goalkeeper Carlos Abram in the 44th minute, the half closed with the Tigers holding a 1-0 lead.

The second half began with the Tigers extending their lead over the Bulldogs. In the 65th minute, Matthew Shea capitalized on a deflection, scoring his first goal of the season to put Occidental up 2-0. Just four minutes later, Devin Bening, assisted by Eddie Siladie, found the net with a header to increase the advantage to 3-0.

Occidental maintained pressure throughout the half, with multiple attempts on goal, while the Bulldogs struggled to counter effectively. Despite a few fouls and yellow cards, the Tigers' defense held firm, blocking several of Redlands' shots. The half concluded with Occidental maintaining its 3-0 lead, securing a strong position as the match closed.

Occidental Top Performers

Vicente Navarro  
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- one shot  
- one shot on goal  
- one goal  
- one game-winning goal  

Devin Bening  
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- two shots  
- one shot on goal  
- one goal  

Matthew Shea  
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- one shot  
- one shot on goal  
- one goal  

Eddie Siladie  
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- one assist  

Carlos Abram  
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- one save  
- one shutout  

The Tigers stand at 4-4-2 overall and 2-2-1 in SCIAC play. Oxy now holds a tie with La Verne for 5th in the SCIAC standings, only one point behind Whittier College.