Occidental Basketball Schedule: Must-See Games This Season

The Occidental Basketball Schedule is packed with must-see games this season. Catch all the action by following our guide.

Intro

It’s that time of year again! Occidental Basketball is back in Full Swing and there are some great games lined up this season. If you’re looking for some must-see match-ups, we’ve got you covered. Here are four games that are sure to be exciting:

1. December 3rd vs. Pepperdine
This is always a heated rivalry game andOccidental will be looking to start the season off strong with a win at home.

2. December 7th vs. UCLA
This will be a great test for the team as they take on a tough UCLA squad. Occidental will be looking to pull off the upset in this one.

3. January 11th vs. USC
Another rivalry game, this time on the road against USC. This should be a great game and Occidental will be looking to get a win against a tough opponent.

4. February 8th vs. Stanford
The team takes on Stanford in what is always an exciting matchup. This will be a great opportunity for Occidental to get a win against a top-tier opponent.

Game 1: vs. UC Santa Barbara

The Occidental Men’s basketball team opens their season up against UC Santa Barbara on Friday, November 8th at 7:00 p.m. in Rush Gym. The Tigers are coming off of a tough loss in the SCIAC semi-finals last year and will be looking to start the season off with a win. Make sure to come out and support your Tigers!

Game 2: at Pepperdine

The next game on the Occidental College Basketball Schedule is away at Pepperdine. This game is set to tip-off at 8:00pm EST on December 18th, 2020. This will be the first time these two teams have played each other this season.

Entering this game, both teams will be looking to build on strong starts to the season. Occidental has a 5-1 record, with their lone loss coming against a very tough USC team. Pepperdine meanwhile is 4-2, with losses against two strong teams in UTEP and Gonzaga.

Both of these teams are known for their strong shooting, so this should be an exciting game to watch. In particular, Pepperdine guard Colbey Ross is averaging 21 points per game and shooting 50% from three-point range He will be a key player to watch in this game.

Make sure to tune in at 8:00pm EST on December 18th to catch what should be an exciting game!

Game 3: vs. San Diego

The third game of the season is always a tough one, and this year is no different. The team will be up against the San Diego Toreros who are always a tough match. This game is sure to be a great one, so be sure to catch it if you can.

Game 4: at LMU

The fourth game on the schedule is a road game at LMU. This will be the first time the two teams have met since last season, when the Lions narrowly defeated the Tigers in overtime.

Occidental will be looking to exact some revenge in this one, and it should be a great game to watch. The Lions are a talented team, but the Tigers have the ability to compete with them. This should be a close, exciting game.

Game 5: vs. Gonzaga

The Occidental men’s Basketball team will take on Gonzaga at home on Saturday, December 14th at 7:00 pm. This will be a must-see game for all basketball fans as these two teams are among the best in the country. Occidental is currently ranked #1 in the nation, while Gonzaga is ranked #4. This will be a matchup of two of the best offenses in the country as both teams average over 80 points per game defensively, both teams are also very strong, with Occidental allowing just 60 points per game and Gonzaga allowing 65 points per game

Game 6: at BYU

The Occidental basketball team will travel to BYU on December 6 for their sixth game of the season. This will be a tough matchup against a experienced BYU squad, but Occidental has proved they can compete with anyone, with their recent upset win over then-ranked No. 18 Stanford.

oxybasketball.com will have live coverage of the game, so be sure to tune in!

Game 7: vs. Saint Mary’s

On Thursday, February 28th, the Occidental Men’s Basketball team will take on Saint Mary’s at home in the Eagle’s Nest. This is one of the most highly-anticipated games of the season, as both teams are vying for a spot in the playoffs. Make sure to come out and support your Tigers!

Game 8: at Pacific

The Occidental men’s basketball team will be looking to make waves in the 2019-2020 Season and there are plenty of must-see games on the schedule. One of the most anticipated matchups is sure to be game eight, when the Tigers travel to take on Pacific.

This will be a tough road game for Occidental, but one that they will be eager to win. Be sure to catch all the action from this game and the rest of the season!

Game 9: vs. Cal

The Mustangs take on the Golden Bears in a Pac-12 matchup at home. Occidental will look to build on its recent success against Cal, having won five of the last six matchups between the two squads.

This game is set to tip off at 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 24th at Rush Gymnasium.