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11.7.2025 // MBB-DTEAM
BY: DAVID RICE (SID)
MBB-DTEAM: DEVELOPMENT TEAM IN FULL SWING
The Nobel Knights Developmental basketball squad’s season is in full swing as they played their fourth game Saturday afternoon this time squaring off with the USC Club team. The game was a good battle throughout as both teams traded leads throughout the first half. The Trojans pulled ahead in the early part of the 2nd half before the Knights rallied to tie the score at 44 with 14 minutes to play, but then USC went on a 16-2 run over the next five minutes to take control and never let up in an 83-68 victory over the Knights.
The Knights started strong behind freshman Ryder Moore and junior Marcell Galloway who both had six points early helping the Knights to take a 22-18 advantage. USC roared back taking a 30-26 lead with 4:25 remaining. Galloway and freshman Weston Maddox both hit baskets and well as Seven Ferguson to tie the game 32. USC took the lead at halftime as the Trojans finished the half on a 8-0 run for a 40-32 lead.
In the second half Moore scored four early points and Galloway and Maddox hit threes to help the Knights tie the game at 46. Again the Trojans club team answered as Alex Watkins score 10 of his team high 18 points during a 20-4 run to take a 66-50 lead with 6:25 to play and they were never challenged again.
Galloway led all scorers with 23 points for Nobel and he also had 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Ferguson finished with 15 points and eight rebounds, and Moore had a fine all-around game registering a double-double with 12 points and a team-high 10 rebounds. Moore also had 5 assists and 3 steals. Maddox also had a career-high 10 points and 6 rebounds for the Knights.
“We had a great start to the game today, the energy was high and we played inspired basketball,” said Moore who hails from New Zealand. “As the game wore on though we started making too many mistakes and weren’t doing the little things we needed to be successful and they came back and beat us.”
The Knights will play again next Tuesday against Hope International University’s developmental team and then a week later against Cal Prestige University. Overall the developmental team has shown some improvement since the beginning of the season and are starting to get comfortable playing with each other.
“This has been a great opportunity in a good environment to embrace the challenge or playing college basketball and build ourselves as individuals and as a collective group,” Moore added. “For me the developmental team is perfect for me to learn and grow as this is my first year playing college basketball which has helped me get more comfortable playing in college. In the next couple games we will continue to keep building together step-by-step and stay together as a team and keep encouraging each other.”
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11.4.2025 // MBB
BY: DAVID RICE (SID)
MBB: CSUN RECAP + HAWAII TOUR 25
Honolulu – The Nobel University Knights have had a very busy week playing Division I foe Cal State Northridge on Monday night on ESPN + in which the Knights fought hard throughout, but could not overcome the Matadors falling 99-58. Sophomore Mykale Mundy led the way scoring 14 points with four rebounds and three assists. Seven Ferguson came off the bench and scored seven points. Kaleb Salazar scored six points off the bench as well.
The next day the Knights travelled across the Pacific Ocean for a three-game road trip in Hawaii against three Division 2 opponents. The first stop was on Wednesday night against Hawaii Hilo. Nobel came out with an inspired effort playing under control and solid defense. Offensively it took the Knights a little bit to get it going. Trailing 26-15 with 6:02 to play in the first half, Mundy got it going scoring eight points and junior Erik Garcia made a steal and threw it to an open Ryan Frazer in the corner and he buried a three-pointer with 2.4 seconds left in the half as part of a 12-6 run to cut the Vulcans lead to 32-27 at the break.
In the second half the Knights defense continued to stymie the Hilo offense holding the Vulcans to just two points in the first six minutes of the second half and senior Jovan Young scored on two driving lay-ups to cut the deficit to 34-31 with 13:38 to play.
Hilo offense finally woke up hitting three 3 point shots as part of 15-1 run over the next seven minutes to put the Vulcans in control up 19 with 6:28 to play in the contest and the Knights could not recover losing 71-49 to Hilo. Mundy led the way with 22 points and four rebounds. Jovan Young scored 9 points and had four rebounds despite playing only 18 minutes due to foul trouble.
On Friday night Nobel (0-3) moved over to Honolulu to face Chaminade. The Silverswords were playing their first regular season game after a strong 2024-2025 campaign with a senior-laiden roster. Chaminade came out with a full-court pressure defense that left the Knights shell-shocked committing nine turnovers in the game’s first six minutes that helped them to take a 26-4 lead with 14:31 to play in the first half.
Junior Marcell Galloway started to get things going scoring four straight points and then junior Erik Garcia got a steal and basket to make it 28-10. The Silverswords pressure continued to cause problems for the Knights as they committed five more turnovers to build its lead back to 36-12. Ryan Frazer scored five straight points on a dunk and a 3-point play to cut the lead to 19.
Galloway scored four straight points on a jumper and a driving lay-up on a perfect pass from Frazer to cut the lead to 39-22with 6:25 to play in the half. Chaminade answered with a 15-6 run to take a 54-26 lead with 3:25 to play in the half.
Caleb Palmer stepped up with a big block to ignite a Knights fast break as Jovan Young finished on a nice full court pass from Kevin Hymes. Mundy would then score on a driving lay-up and Young would get a nice full court pass from freshman Ryder Moore and lay it in. Moments later Palmer would get a nice alley-oop pass from Hymes for a resounding slam to cap a 10-3 run by Nobel to make it 57-36 with 2:10 left in the half.
“This level is a lot faster pace than playing in JUCO. I think I’m starting to adapt to it the more games I play. I’m ready for more challenges,” said Palmer who finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds with two blocks in his first start of the season. “I like it. I like having to play against bigger and more experienced players who think they can outmuscle me. Playing against good competition is a lot of fun. I can see better what I can do and what I still need to develop in my game to be successful.”
Down by 37 just four minutes into the second half the Knights started to put things together as Mundy scored four straight points and then Palmer added a driving lay-up followed by an Erik Garcia driving lay-up on a nice feed from Ryan Frazer. Ryder Moore made a steal in the backcourt and made a foul line jumper to cap an 11-2 run by Nobel making the score 85-57 with 12:26 to play.
Later Galloway scored four straight points and Young made two foul shots to cut the lead to 22 with 7:28 to play in the game, but that would be as close as the Knights would get as Chaminade would close it out for a 115-80 victory over the Knights.
Mundy would again lead the Knights in scoring with 20 points and he also had 8 rebounds. Ryan Frazer would finish with 10 points, six rebounds, and three assists in the game. Galloway would finish with a season-high 17 points with three boards and two assists. Kevin Hymes also had 8 points 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Jovan Young also finished with 8 points and 3 rebounds for the Knights.
The Knights will play Saturday evening at Hawaii Pacific in their final game of their three-game Hawaii trip.
Galloway believes better days are ahead for the Knights.
“I feel like this trip is bonding us together as one unit fighting together for one common goal. I think a lot of guys are trying to figure out what they need to do to be successful individually and as a team,” said Galloway who is in his third season playing for Bean in college. “in order to get the success we want to have we got to keep putting in the work. My dad always has said to me ‘You don’t get tired until you’re tired. I feel we have the guys here who can do great things. I think we are very close to making a breakthrough and surprising people.”
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10.31.2025 // MBB
BY: DAVID RICE (SID)
MBB: KNIGHTS KICKS-OFF 25-26 SEASON STRONG
Los Angeles – The Nobel Knights men’s basketball team kicked off their second season on Sunday afternoon as they took on the Cal Mirimar Fighting Falcons in a Season-Opening scrimmage at the Knights home gym Los Angeles City College.
The Knights have a good mix of returners and newcomers coming into the 2025-2026 season. Nobel had four players in double-figures and their defense forced 29 turnovers to roll to a 95-62 victory over Cal Mirimar.
Junior Ryan Frazer scored five of the first 12 points for the Knights as took a 12-3 advantage just four minutes in as he drained a three-pointer and later worked hard on the offensive glass getting two rebounds and a putback.
Sophomore Mykale Mundy also got his motor going early driving to the basket twice and making nice finishes to score four early points. Junior Erik Garcia came in and made an immediate impact, knocking down a three-pointer to put the Knights up by 12. Sophomore Caleb Palmer got into the act with consecutive baskets on nice feeds by Garcia to make it 20-7 Knights with 12:27 left in the first half.
The Knights defense continued to play havoc on the Falcons forcing 13 first half turnovers which led to 16 points for the Knights. Mundy, junior Kevin Hymes and senior Jovan Young combined for 10 first half steals.
The quartet of Frazer, Mundy, Palmer, and Hymes combined for 40 of the Knights 47 points to take a 47-27 halftime lead.
“Every single day during the pre-season we have been working together and grinding to prepare for this moment today. Executing, playing with energy, and consistency is something our coaches expect from us. I think this was a great game for us today,” said Frazer who had 16 points and 16 rebounds in his first game as a Knight. “Being able to work on something and then actually have it translate to real games is a great life lesson. I really feel our team has a great family atmosphere, we have a good energy and we play together.”
Young started the 2nd half with driving coast-to-coast for a basket his 2nd of the game. However, Young’s impact was in his leadership. Young finished the game with 7 points, a team-leading 8 assists, 5 steals, and 7 rebounds. The most impressive stat was no turnovers despite having the ball in his hands most of the game.
“Our communication is great. It is something our coaches overemphasize since Day One when we got here this year. We got to be a family, being brothers. We have to be able to communicate with each other,” said Young who is one of two seniors. “When things start going haywire at times. We have to be able to calm down and communicate in order to get things back together.”
Hymes and Mundy continued to score off their defense making two steals a piece that sparked a 14-2 run. Junior Marcell Galloway got into the act getting a steal and converting a three-point play to extend the Knights lead to 34 and freshman Ryder Moore took a feed from Mundy to get a lay-up to make it 90-55.
“I love being back and playing for Coach Bean. He understands everything that is in store for me. I love our team, we all work hard and that is what happened today,” said Mundy who had 17 points 6 boards, 4 steals and three assists. “This game was important as it sets the tone for our season and help us prepare for our upcoming challenges like next week against Benedictine and Northridge.”
The Knights will be back in action on Saturday against NAIA foe Benedictine Mesa and then they will play their first Division I opponent next Monday against Cal State Northridge.
Nobel head coach Les Bean was pleased with his team’s performance, but he knows there is still work to do to be able to compete against the Knights’ brutal schedule.
“Everyone came out today with a purpose and we executed enough which sets the tone for this season. Jovan led with his leadership on the court. Everyone fed off that. He is surrounded by some really good guards which allows him to do the intangibles (assists, steals, rebounds),” Bean said. “Ryan’s (Frazer) also played well. He is a grinder, he can do it all, he can rebound, he can score, he is an Energizer Bunny that does everything well.” Bean added, “Next week’s game against Benedictine Mesa is going to be tough. It’s going to be our first challenge. But win or lose we can make a statement if can compete.”
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10.31.2025 // MSOC
BY: DAVID RICE (SID)
MSOC: INAUGURAL SEASON OFFICIALLY CONCLUDES
The Nobel Knights men’s soccer team finished its inaugural season on Halloween in game against California Intercoastal University at the Lake Forrest Sports Complex. The Knights fell behind 5-0 at halftime as CIU blitzed the Knights’ defense and freshman goalie Aleksander Milanov.
As they have done all season Nobel did not give up fighting back to within 5-3 with three 2nd half goals. The first goal came in the 55th minute by Jose Urbina his first goal of the season. The Knights kept charging as Pablo Molinos scored two goals seven minutes in the 71st and 78th minute of the game.
The Knights had a couple of good scoring chances but could not convert their chances and CIU scored a clinching goal in the 82nd minute. Molinos, who has been one of the bright spots for the Knights this season both as a goalie with three victories in net, and as a midfielder. Molinos thought he had a hat trick as he scored a third goal in the 88th minute, but it was negated by a late offside call by the referee, and the game ended 6-3 in favor CIU.
The Knights finished their inaugural season with a record of 3 wins 10 losses and 1 tie. Head coach Evan Camperell was pleased with the first season for the Knights.
“The kids fought hard every game and never gave up despite a lot of adversity,” Camperell said. “It was an up and down season and we had to make a lot of adjustments due to multiple injuries to key players, but the core of the team stuck together and I am glad that I was able to coach these young men this season. This year we established a good foundation for the program and we hope to build on that next season.”
Great job Knights you did your university proud.
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1026.2025 // MSOC
BY: DAVID RICE (SID)
MSOC: KNIGHTS FACED TOUGH 2-GAME CONFERENCE STAND
Riverside - Nobel played its last NAIA opponent La Sierra on Sunday night hoping to build some momentum going into Southwestern Schools Conference (SWS) play next week. The Knights got off to a good start scoring the first two goals of
The Nobel University soccer team had a tall task this weekend playing two of the toughest teams in their conference in Justice University and Nelson University. The Knights fought hard in both games earning a 2-2 tie against Justice on Friday afternoon and dropping a 1-0 decision to Nelson University on Saturday evening.
Friday’s game against Justice did not start out well for the Knights as the Lions scored just six minutes into the game as Edgar Hernandez took a feed from Pablo Elorreaga and beat Knights goaltender Aleksandar Milanov to take a 1-0 lead. In the 24th minute Elorreaga set the table again this time for Yahir Alcantar who beat Milanov to extend the Lions advantage to 2-0.
The Knights however kept fighting and were rewarded when Matheus Batista took a feed from Elijah Kwatsinu and beat the Justice goalie Ricardo Perez at the 30:32 mark to cut the Lions lead in half at 2-1 and give the Knights some much-needed momentum going into the second half.
Both teams had some great scoring chances in the second half, but new Justice goalie Ivan Luja and Milanov held strong keeping the ball out of the net. Just when it was looking like Justice would escape with a victory Batista struck again in the 83rd minute taking a feed from Kolby Gibson-White and beating Luja to tie the game at 2. That’s the way the game would end as the Knights earned a hard-fought tie and took the season series from the Lions winning once in Arizona 1-0 and then earning the tie on Friday.
“I’m proud of our team they didn’t hang their heads when we fell behind early. We kept pushing and got rewarded when Matheus scored the first goal,” Nobel head coach Evan Camperell said. “Matheus made a huge shot there at the end to pull us even. He played a great game for us and Aleksander was outstanding in goal especially in the 2nd half.”
On Saturday night the Knights faced off against SWS conference leader Nelson University, who had thoroughly beaten them back in September 5-0. On this night it would be a battle.
In the first half Nobel (3-10-1, 2-3-1) and Nelson went toe-to-toe as both the Knights goalie Pablo Molinos and the Warriors goaltender Jonathan Garza made four saves each. Late in the first half at 41st minute Nobel looked like it had taken the lead as Diego Martinez beat Garza for a goal. However, a late offsides call negated the goal and the two teams went to intermission in a scoreless tie.
The second half was almost a carbon copy as the two teams traded scoring chance, but again Molinos and Garza were up to the task turning away multiple scoring chances.
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9.14.2025 // MSOC
BY: DAVID RICE (SID)
MSOC: KNIGHTS BATTLED TOUGH, BUT FALL 5-3 TO LA SIERRA
Riverside - Nobel played its last NAIA opponent La Sierra on Sunday night hoping to build some momentum going into Southwestern Schools Conference (SWS) play next week. The Knights got off to a good start scoring the first two goals of the contest in the first half and they went into halftime still up by one.
But then Nobel (2-5) was blindsided by a speeding locomotive whose name was Sean Palena, who scored four goals in six minutes to turn a one goal deficit to a three goal lead and La Sierra (2-0-1) held on for a 5-3 comeback victory.
“We played a strong first half and we were in a good position going into the second half,” Nobel head coach Evan Camperell said. “Unfortunately one player beat us as defensively we broke down early in the second half and it cost us. We have to get back to work and sharpen our focus going into conference play next week.”
With the Knights leading 2-1 starting the second half Palena started a magical six minutes. Palena blasted a shot past goalie Pablo Molinos just seven minutes into the second half to tie the game at 2 in the 52nd minute. Palena was just getting warmed up. 40 seconds later he took a nice feed from Carlos Leon and put a shot past Molinos to give La Sierra their first lead of the night 3-2 at 52:54.
Just over two minutes later Palena scored his third consecutive goal at 55:02 to extend the Eagles lead to 4-2. To complete the incredible stretch Palena beat Molinos again in the 57th minute to make the score 5-2 in favor of the Eagles and the Knights could not recover.
“This is a tough way to lose, but we have to look at the positives and correct our mistakes,” Camperell added. “Our nonconference has hopefully prepared us to be successful in our conference as our goal is to win it and go to the Nationals in November.”
Nobel started the game off well as Matheus Batista gave the Knights a 1-0 lead on a nice feed from Gabriel De Sousa and beat Abraham Perez at 9:45. Anass Chakhss extended the Nobel lead to 2-0 as he scored on a feed from Carlos Juarez at 29:54. Molinos was doing a great job turning away the Eagles for almost the whole first half until La Sierra broke through with a goal in the 43rd minute as Vinicius Goncalves beat Molinos to cut the Knights lead in half at 2-1.
Goncalves goal was the first of five consecutive goals for La Sierra. Nobel forward Reinaldo Kichofel finally broke the Eagles run with his first goal of the season on a great feed by Chakhss in the 73rd minute to cut La Sierra’s lead to 5-3, but that would be as close as the Knights would get. Chakhss has recorded a goal and an assist in two straight games now. For Batista his 1st half goal was his 3rd of the season.
Nobel will take to the road next weekend as they travel to Arizona to face two conference foes playing Nelson on Saturday, September 27th and then the Knights play at Justice on Sunday the 28th.
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9.8.2025 // MSOC
BY: DAVID RICE (SID)
MSOC: KNIGHTS STRIKE FIRST - EARN HISTORIC 3-0 WIN IN CONFERENCE DEBUT
Irvine – In a season of firsts, the Nobel Men’s Soccer team had another first on Monday morning as they laced it up to play Bethesda University in their first-ever Southwestern Schools (SWS) conference game against the defending conference champion Lions at Great Park Sports Complex.
Nobel (2-4, 1-0) has been struggling to put the ball in the net in its past three contests against higher-level opponents (2 NCAA Division 3 and 1 NAIA team) having been outscored 20-0 in those three contests. Knights’ freshman forward Anass Chakhss broke that scoreless drought for Nobel in the 16th minute scoring on a penalty kick to give the Knights a 1-0 lead.
Later in the first half freshman Matheus Batista beat Bethesda goalie Gabriel Viera in the 39th minute on a nice feed from Chakhss to extend the Knights lead to 2-0. Batista would score a second goal in the 65th to give the Knights some insurance and the defense and junior goalie Pablo Molinos would preserve the shutout and the first-ever SWS conference victory 3-0.
“We performed very well and executed offensively to score some goals on some great combinations. Defensively we kept a clean slate. A shutout for us is what we want,” Nobel head coach Evan Camperell said. “Overall we played very well on both sides of the ball. It was a good start to our conference schedule and it was a good win for us.”
Nobel controlled the game throughout holding Bethesda (0-3, 0-1) to only three shots on goal the entire game. The Knights had multiple scoring chances throughout including having two shots that hit the right goalpost by Gabriel De Sousa. Molinos recorded his first solo shutout of the season and recorded his 2nd victory of the season in goal for Nobel.
“I feel very happy to get a shutout today and more importantly get the win in the first game of the conference. Now we need to work hard to prepare for the next game,” Molinos said. “It’s always good and feels nice to do that (shutout).
Our last few games against some tough teams helped us build together as a team and make it a nice atmosphere for the guys.”
Chakhss also played a key part in the victory scoring the first goal and also getting an assist for the Knights who will play again Sunday in their final nonconference game against La Sierra in Riverside at 8 PM.
Chakhss was pleased with his match and the overall team’s effort.
“This was very important winning the first game of the conference, we are blessed to have such a good group of guys,” Chakhss said. “It feels good (to score a goal), I’m blessed to have such good teammates. I saw an opening and I just tried put enough power to get the ball past him into the net. We just got to keep getting better each game.”
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9.3.2025 // MSOC
BY: DAVID RICE (SID)
MSOC: GROWING PAINS IN INAUGURAL SEASON
After two games of its inaugural season the Nobel Men’s Soccer team was flying high. The Knights hung tough with NAIA power Westcliff, who was ranked 16th at the end of last season, losing by one goal. Nobel’s second game the Knights dominated NAIA Life Pacific and earned their first victory in program history.
However, since then Nobel has struggled mightily against two Division 3 programs Occidental College and Whittier College losing by a combined score of 13-0. The Knights struggles continued Wednesday as they gave up four first half goals to NAIA Hope International University in dropping a 6-0 decision to the Royals. It was the first win of the season for Hope (1-1-1) and the loss dropped Nobel to 1-4 for the season.
Despite the loss Knights head coach Evan Camperell remains optimistic about his team and know there are better days ahead.
“We knew going in to the season that we were going to take some lumps against the more established programs like the ones we have played so far this season,” Camperell said. “These games will help us be more prepared going into our league schedule in the second half of the season. We just have to continue to work on the areas that we need to improve and not let these early games get us down.”
Hope started quickly as Vincent Lopez scored only four minutes into the game to give the Royals a 1-0 lead. The Royals broke the game open in the 22nd minute scoring twice. Isidro Rios beat Nobel goaltender Pablo Molinos to make it 2-0, and then Diego Albanez took a feed from Christian Hernandez and beat Molinos again just 32 seconds later to extend the Royals lead to 3-0.
Less than 10 minutes later Hope’s Mathias Alcaraz scored the fourth goal of the half to take a commanding four goal lead into halftime. The Royals outshot Nobel 10-1 in the first half using a stifling defense to dominate the first half.
In the second half the Knights played much better outshooting the Royals 9 shots to 7 shots, but they still could not get a shot by three Hope goaltenders Berlin Torres (1-1-1), Wyatt Schaap, and Tyler Beehler.
Hope was able to put two shots past Nobel goalie Aleksander Milanov as Daniel Garcia scored the fifth goal for the Royals in the 71st minute, and Norgin Quintanilla scored the final goal for Hope in the 86th minute.
Nobel senior midfielder Gabriel De Sousa recorded a team-high two shots on goal including the Knights first scoring chance at the 41-minute mark of the first half. Junior Matheus Batista also had two shots on goal for the Knights.
Nobel will attempt to snap a 4-game losing streak when they open up SWS conference play next Monday against Bethesda at 10 AM at Great Park Sports Complex in Irvine.
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9.1.2025 // MSOC
BY: DAVID RICE (SID)
KNIGHTS BALLLED EARLY, BUT FALL TO WHITTIER 6-0
Whittier - Nobel University soccer was hoping to bounce back Friday night from their loss against NCAA Division 3 power Occidental College as they travelled to Whittier to play another NCAA Division 3 foe Whittier College.
For 45 minutes the Knights (1-3) held their own as they went into halftime trailing the Poets by only one goal (1-0).
Unfortunately the second half wasn't so kind to the Purple and Gold as Whittier (1-0) scored early and often in the second half putting five goals on the scoreboard to help the Poets pull away for a season-opening 6-0 victory in front a crowd of about 100 at Memorial Stadium in Whittier.
"We stayed right with them in the first half as our defense and goaltending were able to keep us within striking distance, " Nobel head coach Evan Camperell said. "In the second half the game got away from us. I'm still proud at the intensity and fight we are showing each game until the final whistle. We just need to capitalize on our scoring opportunities more often."
In the first half Nobel had a great scoring chance as midfielder Anass Chakhss broke through and blasted a shot that hit the left side post and bounced away in the 26th minute.
Whittier could not get one past Nobel junior goalie Pablo Molinos until the 38th minute when Guillermo Ramirez got one past Molinos to put Whittier up 1-0.
The score remained that way until 10 minutes later when Nicholas Coop beat Molinos in the 48th minute to extend the Poets lead to 2-0.
Nils DeGardin scored on a penalty kick beating Molinos at the 57 minute mark to extend the Poets lead to 3-0. The Knights switched goalies at the 68th minute as Molinos night ended after 68 minutes making four saves in 68 minutes of play. Guilherme Palacio and Raul McLemore finished the game in goal making four saves and allowing 3 goals in the final 22 minutes of the contest.
Nobel will try to get back on the winning side as they travel to face Hope International University Wednesday September 2nd, at 10 AM.
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8.26.2025 // MSOC
BY: DAVID RICE (SID)
KNIGHTS FALL TO OCCIDENTAL: BUT LOOK AHEAD
Nobel University (1-2) were hoping to earn their 2nd consecutive victory Sunday night as they travelled to Eagle Rock to play Division 3 powerhouse Occidental College at Jack Kemp Stadium.
It was the home opener for Occidental who is coming off a successful season where the Tigers went 9-3-5. In 2023 Oxy had their best year in school history as they made the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA Division 3 tournament.
The Knights knew they would have their hands full with the Tigers. Occidental wasted no time scoring three goals in the first 20 minutes of the contest to a three-goal advantage.
The Tigers continued to add to their lead and were up 5-0 at halftime over the overmatched Nobel Knights.
In the second half it was more of the same as the Tigers added two more goals to make the final outcome 7-0. It was a tough match for the Knights. But it will hopefully help prepare Nobel for the some of the tough opponents they will face in the next few weeks.
Despite the loss Knights head coach Evan Camperell was still pleased with the amount of fight his Nobel squad put up throughout the contest until the final whistle.
"Our strength is not measured by the battles we win, but by how we rise after the one we lose. This defeat is not our end, but the fire that sharpens our sword, steels our hearts, and prepares us for the greater victories ahead." -Camperell said
It won't get any easier for Nobel this week as the Knights travel to Whittier College this Friday in another tough road matchup against the Poets at 7 PM.
The following week Nobel will face NAIA squads La Sierra and then Hope International. The Knights hope to build their record back up. Only time will tell.
The Knights have arrived.
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8.21.2025 // MSOC
BY: DAVID RICE (SID)
HISTORY MADE: KNIGHTS EARN FIRST-EVER VICTORY
The dawn of a new era arrived on a scorching Thursday morning in San Dimas, California. With the sun blazing at 101 degrees, the Nobel University Knights men’s soccer team refused to wilt. Instead, they rose from the heat and carved their names into history, delivering a commanding 4–0 victory over Life Pacific University to claim the first win in program history.
It wasn’t just a win. It was a statement.
The First Strike
From the opening whistle, the Knights attacked with relentless purpose. In only the 6th minute, junior forward Andi Seiti etched his name into Nobel lore. On a perfectly timed pass from sophomore João Teixeira, Seiti buried the ball past the Life Pacific goalkeeper, becoming the first-ever Knight to score in official competition.
But he wasn’t done. Just minutes later, the Venice, Italy native weaved through defenders, finishing with precision once again to double the lead and silence the home crowd.
“I feel very happy and proud to score the first two goals in university history,” Seiti said. “It’s not something that happens every day. This is amazing—and it’s only the beginning. We want to get to Florida for the NCCAA Championships.”
Command at Halftime
Momentum surged. Just before halftime, senior Gabriel DeSousa struck again, capitalizing on a feed from freshman Chakhss Anass to put the Knights ahead 3–0 at the break. Under the unrelenting sun, Nobel carried more than just a lead—they carried momentum and belief.
Sealed with Authority
The final exclamation came in the 53rd minute, when senior forward Carlos Juarez powered through defenders and finished unassisted to make it 4–0, icing the match and locking in history’s first Knights victory.
The Wall of Steel
While the offense soared, the defense stood impenetrable. Life Pacific was held to only four shots on goal, each one swallowed by Nobel’s unique four-goalie rotation. Juniors Pablo Molinos, Bubba McLemore, Guilherme Palácio (2 saves), and freshman Aleksandar Milanov (2 saves) combined for a flawless shutout, a testament to depth, trust, and teamwork.
“We have a really good defense and our four goalies all played very well today,” Seiti added. “Each has their own style, but we can trust all of them to get the job done.”
A Knight’s Next Battle
With history secured in the sweltering heat, the Knights (1–1) now set their sights on another challenge: Division III powerhouse Occidental College this Sunday night at 6:30 in Eagle Rock.
The heat was merciless, but the Knights were unshaken.
The journey has only begun, but the first chapter has been written in bold, unforgettable fashion.
The Knights have arrived.
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8.18.2025 // MSOC
BY: DAVID RICE (SID)
THE DAWN OF THE KNIGHTS!
Friday night at Great Park in Irvine wasn’t just another game — it was the birth of a legacy. Under the lights, the Nobel University Knights Men’s Soccer team took their first steps into history, going toe-to-toe with NAIA powerhouse Westcliff in a clash that felt bigger than the scoreboard.
The Warriors, seasoned and nationally ranked, struck only once — a 41st-minute strike from Alessandro Ricci. Yet, that lone goal was all that separated the experienced contender from the fearless newcomer.
For 90 minutes, the Knights stood unshaken. Head Coach Evan Camperell rotated four goalkeepers who combined for nine saves, refusing to allow the moment — or the opponent — to overwhelm them. On the attack, seniors Gabriel De Souza and Carlos Juarez fired relentlessly, leading a 10-shot charge that nearly broke through Westcliff’s wall.
After the whistle, Coach Camperell’s pride was clear:
“The players exceeded expectations. We went toe-to-toe with a program ranked 16th in the nation last year. This is a great start — something we can build on for the rest of the season.”
This wasn’t just an opener. It was proof: the Knights belong. A new force has entered the arena — forged in grit, fueled by belief, and ready to carve its place in the national conversation.
The Knights return to battle Thursday, August 21, with a 10 AM road test at Life Pacific University. The journey has begun.
The Kingdom has risen. The Knights have arrived.
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8.5.2025 // MSOC
BY: DAVID RICE (SID)
COACH EVAN CAMPERELL SET TO LEAD NOBEL UNIVERSITY INTO INAUGURAL MEN’S SOCCER SEASON
A new era is about to be written in the history books of Nobel University Athletics. In just two weeks, the Knights will take the field for their first-ever men’s soccer match, launching a program built on purpose, grit, and global ambition. At the helm stands veteran head coach Evan Camperell, a proven leader entering his 19th season as a collegiate head coach, hungry to ignite something special in Southern California.
Camperell, who most recently led the women’s program at Oklahoma Panhandle State University, brings a builder’s mindset and a warrior’s heart to the Kingdom.
“There’s nothing like starting from scratch,” said Camperell. “This is an opportunity to create a legacy. To take raw pieces and mold them into a team that can make history—this is why you coach.”
The Knights’ debut kicks off Friday, August 15th at 10:00 AM, when they travel to face NAIA powerhouse Westcliff University—the first battle in a 17-match campaign that promises intensity, growth, and fire.
As members of the Southwestern States Conference (SWS), Nobel will square off against conference rivals Bethesda University, Nelson University, and Justice College. The opening stretch of the season is no soft launch—early matches feature heavyweights like Life Pacific (NAIA) and NCAA DIII standouts Occidental College and Whittier College.
The roster? A fusion of cultures and talent from across the globe—Brazil, Spain, Mexico, Jamaica, Armenia, Bulgaria, and the United States—each player handpicked to bring a unique rhythm to Nobel’s rising symphony of soccer.
“We’re still blending, still learning one another,” Camperell added. “But there’s something special brewing. The schedule, the competition, the NCCAA structure—it gives us the perfect platform to chase greatness.”
With national tournament aspirations, a post-season berth, and a passionate vision to establish Nobel Soccer as a force, the journey begins now.
Be there. Be loud. Be part of history.
This fall… The Kingdom takes the field.
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