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1
Pacific Lutheran Lute (6-3-2, 5-0-2)
1
Whitman Blues (7-0-4, 6-0-1)
Pacific Lutheran Lute
(6-3-2, 5-0-2)
1
Final
1
Whitman Blues
(7-0-4, 6-0-1)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Pacific Lutheran Lute 1 0 1
Whitman Blues 0 1 1
Jude Clum-Stockton

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Men's Soccer Battles PLU To 1-1 Draw

WALLA WALLA, Wash. - The Whitman College men's soccer team and Pacific Lutheran, the top two and undefeated teams in the Northwest Conference, battled to a 1-1 draw on a cold and windy Saturday afternoon at James Hayner Field, thrilling spectators with high-level soccer, strong possession, and chances at both ends.​

Pacific Lutheran (6-3-2, 5-0-2 NWC) struck first as Misha Turchaninov put the Lutes up 1-0 in the 14th minute when he caught Whitman (7-0-2, 6-0-1) keeper Niclas Isensee moving his feet and ripping a well-placed strike to the upper far post. 

Despite facing a tough PLU defense, Whitman generated numerous opportunities, unleashing 10 first-half shots, but Lutes goalkeeper Gio Aguilar-Gutierrez made seven saves to maintain the lead.​

Whitman continued pressing and finally got on the scoreboard in the 51st minute when Fernando Lopez-Vega scored off a setup by Lucas McAllister, knotting the match at 1-1. Both sides refused to relent, with PLU responding with greater attacking urgency and Whitman threatening repeatedly, but neither team could break the deadlock before the final whistle.

Isensee made a spectacular near-post save with 12 minutes to play, denying what could have been a match-winner for PLU. Isensee finished with five second-half saves, while Aguilar-Gutierrez tallied 10 in total, as both keepers shone when it mattered most.​​

The draw keeps both teams unbeaten in conference play and the Blues still atop the league standings, underscoring their quality and setting up a tantalizing rematch down the line. The Blues close out the weekend on Sunday with a 12:00 p.m. match against Puget Sound.
 
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Scoring Summary

Scoring Summary
Scoring Team Scoring Play
13:17
Lute Misha Turchaninov (3)
Assisted By: Alvin Kamau
GOAL by Lute Turchaninov, Misha Assist by Kamau, Alvin.
50:19
Blues Fernando Lopez-Vega (3)
Assisted By: Lucas McAllister
GOAL by Blues Lopez-Vega, Fernando Assist by McAllister, Lucas.

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