LOS ANGELES — Occidental College (0-1, 0-1) fell to the University of Redlands (1-0, 1-0) with a final score of 12-6 on Saturday at Patterson Field. The Bulldogs' offense proved formidable, notching three extra-player goals, while the Tigers managed two extra-player goals in the third quarter.
The first quarter began with goalies
Charlotte Dreyfus and Courtney Myers in net for their respective teams. Redlands struck first with April Bryant scoring a player-up goal at 10:46 following a turnover by Occidental. The Tigers quickly responded, leveling the score at 1-1 with a free position goal by
Ava Whelan at 9:24. However, the Bulldogs regained control, with Ruby Czajkowski netting two goals, including one assisted by Jacqueline Landucci, to extend the lead. Another goal from Bryant solidified Redlands' advantage, leading 4-1 at the end of the quarter.
Maeve Moylan was notable for Occidental, securing multiple draw controls to aid her team's efforts.
In the second quarter, the Bulldogs capitalized on a player-up opportunity to score with Ruby Czajkowski finding the net at 12:52. Despite a response from the Tigers'
Olivia Okamoto, assisted by
Tirzah Rivera, Redlands maintained their momentum. Emily Webster extended Redlands' lead with a free position goal at 8:23. The quarter concluded with Webster securing another goal from a free position shot at 00:32. The Bulldogs ended the quarter with a 7-2 lead over the Tigers.
Redlands opened the third quarter with a goal by Cailin Walker at 14:30, extending its lead. The Tigers quickly responded with
Ava Whelan scoring at 10:59, assisted by
Ellie Mahoney, to narrow the gap. Despite a player-up opportunity, the Bulldogs found the net twice more, with Jacqueline Landucci converting a free position shot at 7:22 and Ruby Czajkowski scoring at 3:48. Occidental's efforts continued with
Tirzah Rivera scoring on an extra-player advantage at 5:30, followed by
Olivia Okamoto's goal with an assist from
Aubrey Chang at 1:01, bringing the quarter to a close with a 4-3 scoring advantage for Redlands.
Maeve Moylan opened the scoring for the Tigers in the fourth quarter with a goal assisted by
Olivia Okamoto at 14:25. Redlands responded with a goal by Emily Webster, assisted by Ruby Czajkowski, at 10:44, maintaining their lead. Throughout the quarter, Occidental's
Charlotte Dreyfus made several key saves, including stopping multiple attempts by Ruby Czajkowski and others. Despite a late push by the Tigers, including a wide shot from
Ava Whelan and a save by Redlands' Courtney Myers on
Aubrey Chang's attempt, the quarter ended with both teams scoring once, and Redlands securing a 12-6 victory.
Occidental Top Performers
Olivia Okamoto
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- 2 goals
- 1 assist
- 2 shots on goal
- 1 extra-player goal
Ava Whelan
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- 2 goals
- 5 shots
- 1 free-position goal
Tirzah Rivera
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- 1 goal
- 1 assist
- 1 extra-player goal
Charlotte Dreyfus
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- 13 saves
- 25 shots faced
The Tigers have an overall record of 0-1 and a conference record of 0-1. The Tigers will travel to Claremont, CA to take on the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens on February 18th at 7:00pm in their next contest.
