PORTLAND, Ore. - Freshmen Katrina Weisbecker and Katie Cabuling tallied goals as the Lewis & Clark Pioneers defeated the Pacific Lutheran Lutes 2-0 on Saturday afternoon in Northwest Conference soccer action.

The Pioneers (2-0-3, 1-0 NWC) continue to have the best start in program history, having yet to give up a goal despite being picked to finish ninth and last in the NWC preseason coaches poll.

The Pioneers outshot the Lutes, 11-7, forcing Pacific Lutheran goalkeeper Lauren Chambard to make five saves.

Weisbecker tallied the first score in the 18th minute after running onto a perfect slot pass into the left side of the penalty box from sophomore Natalie Stratton. Weisbecker took one touch, drawing the PLU defense to her, before chipping the ball over the onrushing PLU keeper.

Lewis & Clark finally scored the second goal on a set piece in the 39th minute. Cabuling took the free kick from about 12 yards out and straight on frame. Her attempt found the right side of the goal.

Pacific Lutheran picked up the intensity in the second half but was unable to capitalize despite a couple of good chances. The Lutes nearly snuck one into the upper netting, but Pioneer goalkeeper Elise Delgado made the stop to keep the game in L&C's favor. Delgado made four saves on the day, recording her fifth straight shutout in as many games.

The Lutes return to NWC action at noon on Sunday, playing the Linfield Wildcats in McMinnville. 

(Courtesy of Lewis & Clark Sports Information Office.)