Westmont Men's Soccer Ties Hawai'i Hilo 2-2
The Santa Barbara team concludes its three-game Hawaii road trip with a draw against the Vulcans.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Soccer
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Westmont Men's Soccer played to a 2-2 tie against Hawai'i Hilo in a conference matchup. The result brings Westmont to a 5-6-5 overall record as they conclude their three-game Hawaii tour.
Why it matters
The result is a key outcome for Westmont as they look to maintain their position in the PacWest standings. The top four teams in the conference will advance to the postseason tournament.
Westmont currently holds the 3rd spot in the PacWest standings with 11 total points. The draw leaves their season record at 5-6-5 while Hawai'i Hilo moves to 4-5-3.
The players
Cooper Matthews
He is a player for Westmont who scored the opening goal of the match.
Luis Cortes
He is a Westmont athlete who recorded a goal in the 72nd minute.
Jordi Pineda
He is a player for Hawai'i Hilo who scored in the 61st minute.
Duku Yoke
He is a Hawai'i Hilo player who provided the equalizing goal on a header.
The details
Cooper Matthews opened the scoring for Westmont in the 16th minute with a right-footed strike, followed by a Luis Cortes goal in the 72nd minute. Hawai'i Hilo responded with a Jordi Pineda goal in the 61st minute and a late header from Duku Yoke in the 79th minute.
Timeline
October 16, 2026: Westmont and Hawai'i Hilo play to a 2-2 draw.
October 23, 2026: Westmont travels to La Mirada to face Biola.
Season Trajectory
This draw keeps Westmont competitive in the race to secure one of the four available spots in the PacWest Tournament. The team now turns its attention to earning six points in their remaining three conference games to solidify their postseason standing.
Westmont remains in 3rd place within the PacWest standings following this result. The team now requires a strong performance in their final three conference games to maximize their chances of securing a tournament berth.
The takeaway
Maintaining a strong conference standing is essential for teams aiming to qualify for the postseason. Players must capitalize on their remaining schedule to ensure they finish in the top four of the PacWest.
What happens next
Westmont is scheduled to play Biola in La Mirada on October 23, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Noozhawk.
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