Westmont beat UC Santa Cruz, 3-2, despite a short turnaround and resting most of its starters. Logan Race scored twice as the Warriors relied on set pieces for all three goals. The win keeps Westmont in contention for the PacWest regular-season title and a tournament berth, with two conference games left.

By the Numbers
  • Westmont won 3-2; Logan Race scored twice.
  • Eight of the 11 starters from Friday’s game sat out.
  • Westmont is 4-1-2 in conference play with 14 points, in third place.
  • Seven teams are chasing four playoff spots; none has clinched.
Yes, But

Westmont coach Morgan Cathey praised the result and the players who stepped up, but said the team lacked cohesion and did not create enough chances in open play. All three Warriors goals came from set pieces.

State of Play
  • Westmont hosts Concordia on Wednesday and Point Loma on Saturday to close the regular season.
  • Wins in both games would secure Westmont a tournament berth and the regular-season title.
  • Vanguard leads with 16 points; Point Loma has 15, one ahead of Westmont.
What’s Next

Westmont’s title and playoff hopes hinge on its final two conference matches. The Warriors face Concordia first, then Point Loma, another team in the playoff race.

Bottom Line

The win kept Westmont’s ambitions alive, but the margin for error is gone: two strong performances could turn a crowded playoff chase into a championship finish.