LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Women's soccer readies for its first trip to the SCIAC tournament since 2021, with a first round game against Chapman tonight, November 3 at Patterson Field.
 
The Tigers most recent victory in the SCIAC Tournament came in 2018, when they won the conference championship, beating Cal Lutheran in the semis and Pomona-Pitzer on penalties in the title game.
 
SCIAC TOURNAMENT WHAT TO KNOW
 
No. 1 (6) Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens – 13-0-3 (9-0-3)
No. 2 (17) Cal Lutheran Regals – 13-3-2 (9-2-1)
No. 3 (25) Claremont-M-S – 13-2-3 (8-2-2)
No. 4 Occidental Tigers – 7-6-2 (6-5-1)
No. 5 Chapman Panthers – 8-6-4 (5-4-3)
 
The nation's premiere women's soccer conference features three teams ranked in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25; all ranked first through third in the West Region.
 
Pomona-Pitzer is one of five undefeated teams across all of Division III, while Cal Lutheran is just a season removed from a national title. Claremont-M-S handed the Tigers their worst loss in conference play, while Chapman bested Oxy twice in the regular season. A tough hill ahead for the Tigers, who have found their stride in the last two weeks.
 
Going 2-1 over their last three games – scoring seven goals in that span, the Tigers needed a win over Whittier to nab the four seed on Wednesday, October 29. A pair of scores and a clean sheet from Melanie Rodriguez in goal propelled Oxy to a 2-0 victory.
 
THIRD TIMES THE CHARM
 
Despite losing the Chapman twice in the regular season, 1-0 each time, the Tigers look to break through in the SCIAC Tournament.
 
Chapman, just 45 minutes away from clinching the fourth seed on Saturday, allowed two second-half goals to La Verne at home, earning a draw and maintaining the fifth seed in the standings.
 
Since beating the Tigers on October 18, Chapman has gone 1-1-1, losing the Cal Lutheran 2-0, beating Whittier 1-0 and tying La Verne.
 
The Tigers are hoping to capitalize on an upward trend and home field advantage on Monday.
 
STEADY, STEADY
 
Mia Steadman, the cornerstone of the Tigers' offensive attack got back in the scoring column with the game-winning goal at Whittier. A free kick from well outside of the box squeaked in the back of the net for her seventh goal of the season.
 
Steadman's presence is heavily felt by the Tigers. When she scores, Oxy is 5-0-0 on the season.
 
Like her teammates, Steadman is trending in the right direction with two goals in her last three contests.
 
TOURNAMENT OUTLOOK
 
With a victory tonight, the Tigers would face the No. 1 seed Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens.
 
Oxy has played the Sagehens well through two meetings in 2025. The first, Oxy held a 1-0 lead through most of the game, but a late goal helped Pomona-Pitzer to a draw. Their subsequent match ended in a 1-0 Sagehen victory, despite the Tigers putting up six more shots.
 
That game would take place Wednesday, November 5 in Claremont.
 
GAME INFORMATION
 
For fans in attendance, bags over the size of 4.5" x 6.5" will not be permitted. Bottles will also not be allowed. Any bottles will be confiscated and thrown away. Jack Kemp Stadium has a no smoking, vaping, or alcohol policy.  
 
Water will be provided to fans throughout Jack Kemp Stadium.
 
Tickets can be purchased online at the link here, or at the venue. Students, staff or faculty with a SCIAC institution ID receive free admittance.
 
The event will be streamed live on FloCollege.