FOREST GROVE, Ore. – With a 3-0 victory over Pacific University on Friday night, the Pacific Lutheran University men's soccer team reclaimed a two point advantage over Whitman College for the top spot in the Northwest Conference standings. 
 
"The guys were really sharp tonight," said PLU Head Coach John Yorke.  "We had good energy and some really intelligent play.  I thought we moved the ball well and created some excellent chances and also defended very well.  Overall it was a very good performance.  I'm looking forward to having a day off in between games and getting back at it on Sunday."
 
The Lutes (12-4-2, 9-1-2 NWC) wasted little time asserting their dominance in Oregon.  Senior Jackson Moore got things going in the 23^rd minute with his eighth goal of the season.  Sophomore Keeton Heggerness assisted on the play and registered his conference-leading 14^th goal of the year just nine minutes later.  Senior Matt Koczan picked up his first point of the year on the Heggerness goal. 
 
PLU controlled things from the opening to the final whistle.  The Lutes held the Boxers to just one shot on the night and held a distinct 9-1 edge in corner kicks.  It was Weaver's fifth shutout of the year and the eighth of the fall for the team. 
 
Sophomore Derek Stone put the finishing touches on the victory, scoring his second goal of the year with just 34 seconds remaining in the contest. 
 
The Lutes continue their road trip on Sunday when they take on George Fox University at 12:00 p.m. PLU closes the regular season next Saturday at the University of Puget Sound.