Men’s Soccer Magical Run Ends

Westmont men’s soccer (12-5-4), the first group of Warriors to make an appearance in a NCAA DII tournament, lost to Cal Poly Pomona, 2-1, in the Super Region 4 Bracket on Nov. 22 in Wichita Falls, Texas. 

The Warriors’ magical run included coming back from a two-goal deficit to defeat Fresno Pacific 3-2 and claim the 2024 PacWest Tournament Championship, the school’s first PacWest Championship title.

The loss in Texas marked the end of the collegiate careers of Miguel Alvarado, Landon Amaral, Brady Highfill, Jonah Houston, Donovan Howet, Jordan Graeme, Connor Lynch, Isaiah Pichon, Michael Stull, and Daniel Tuscano. 

“Those 10 guys are so unique and so special,” said head coach Morgan Cathey. “What marks them is that every time they have needed to step up, they stepped up. They love the responsibility and taking ownership. They are the most mature group of young men I have ever coached.”

Warriors Earn Presidents’ Award

Westmont was among 43 NCAA DII schools that receive Presidents’ Award for Academic Excellence, given to colleges that have achieved an Academic Success Rate (ASR) of 90% or higher. 

In 2006, the NCAA developed the ASR to track student-athletes’ eligibility, retention, and chances of graduation. Westmont, which earned an ASR of 92%, was one of four colleges from the Pacific West Conference.