<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/pre-go-live-resources/_migration/2026-08-21/magazine/fall-2024/warriors-make-impact-ncaaa-dii-competition.html" dsn="news"><pubDate/><title>Warriors Make an Impact on NCAAA DII Competition</title><excerpt>In the first year of NCAA Division II postseason eligibility, Head Coach Morgan Cathey led the men’s soccer team to the playoffs. On Nov. 16, the Warriors competed in the school’s first-ever PacWest Championship game. Down 2-0 with less than 30 minutes remaining, senior Landon Amaral scored two goals to tie the game. In the 89th minute, senior Connor Lynch delivered the game-winning goal, securing Westmont’s first PacWest Championship and first berth in the NCAA Division II National Tournament. Lynch, Amaral, Erik Guerrero, Serkan Durna, Barrett Goodman, Daniel Tuscano and Cash Anderholt all made the All-PacWest team.</excerpt><author/><image>
            
            
        </image><caption/><description>ATHLETICS NEWSMen’s Soccer Captures First PacWest ChampionshipIn the first year of NCAA Division II postseason eligibility, Head...</description></item>