Westmont beat Vanguard 4–2 in the PacWest Tournament semifinals, reaching the championship game for a Saturday matchup with Hawaii Pacific. The Warriors built a 3–0 lead in the first half and added Cole Lomeli’s decisive goal after halftime before holding off a late push.

By the Numbers
  • Westmont scored 3 goals in the first 30 minutes.
  • Goalkeeper Aidan Strickler made 4 saves.
Yes, But

Vanguard cut the deficit to 3–1 before halftime and scored again in the 75th minute, but Westmont preserved its lead through a physical finish.

What's Next

Westmont faces Hawaii Pacific in the PacWest Championship on Saturday, Nov. 7, at noon.

Bottom Line

Westmont’s early scoring and Lomeli’s second-half strike put the Warriors one win away from the conference tournament title.