Westmont and Dominican Played to 2-2 Draw
The men's soccer match at Thorrington Field ended in a tie after a late goal from the Penguins.
Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Soccer
Westmont College and Dominican University finished in a 2-2 draw during their men's soccer match on September 26, 2026. The game saw both teams trade goals before a late equalizer by Dominican.
Why it matters
The draw highlights the impact of discipline in collegiate soccer, as Westmont played the final portion of the match with only 10 players following a red card. This personnel disadvantage allowed Dominican to capitalize late in the second half.
Westmont held a 59-41 possession advantage in the first half and controlled 77% of play in the attacking half. The final equalizer for Dominican came via a 24-yard free kick after Westmont was reduced to 10 players.
The players
Logan Race
He is a Westmont College soccer player who was issued a red card during the match.
Cooper Matthews
He is a member of the Westmont College men's soccer team who scored a goal in the contest.
Micah Malijan
He is a Westmont College athlete who scored a goal off a rebound in the second half.
Nathan Freitas
He is a Dominican University player who scored the game-tying goal on a free kick.
Jake Kazlauskas
He is a Dominican University player who opened the scoring for his team.
The details
Cooper Matthews and Micah Malijan scored for Westmont in the 53rd and 56th minutes, respectively, with Malijan converting a rebound after his initial 10-yard attempt was blocked. Dominican previously struck in the 38th minute through Jake Kazlauskas before Nathan Freitas leveled the score late in the 88th minute.
Timeline
September 26, 2026: Westmont and Dominican played to a 2-2 draw.
October 3, 2026: Westmont hosts Jessup in a soccer doubleheader.
Season Trajectory
This result impacts Westmont's conference standing and overall playoff qualification prospects as the season nears its midpoint. Every point earned or dropped in these matchups significantly shifts the competitive balance required to secure a favorable post-season seed.
Westmont played the final minutes of the match with only 10 men, directly forcing a tactical shift that resulted in the opponent's game-tying free kick. The team must now adjust its roster management and defensive discipline ahead of the upcoming match against Jessup.
The takeaway
Maintaining player discipline is essential for protecting leads in competitive collegiate soccer. Teams must balance aggressive play with defensive stability to avoid personnel shortages that can lead to late-game equalizers.
What happens next
Westmont will return to the field on October 3, 2026, to host Jessup in a scheduled soccer doubleheader.
Further reading
For more information on the season, visit Soccer.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Noozhawk.
