YAKIMA, Wash. – The Pacific Lutheran University men's golf team defeated University of Puget Sound and Whitworth University in match play over the last two afternoons to lock up the Washington Cup championship at Yakima Country Club.
 
PLU 5, UPS 0
Gunner Nielsen def. Reynn Hoshide - 3&2
Josh Cross def. Connor Siebert – 4&2
Josh Clogston def. Carson Cirillo – 6&5
Caden Arnold def. Ethan Baker – 1Up
Ryan Pearson def. Corey Sisowski – 3&2
Simon Luedtke def. Nick Kiyhara – 5&4
 
The Lutes had no issues dominating their crosstown rivals on Saturday to open the tournament.  Josh Clogston needed just 13 holes to defeat his opponent for the biggest win of the day as he led by six holes with just five to play.  Reigning Northwest Conference Golfer of the Week Josh Cross knocked off his opponent after 16 holes after leading by four.  Ryan Pearson and Gunner Nielsen won by three holes after 16 and Caden Arnold won the final hole to squeak out a victory and complete the sweep.  Simon Luedtke dominated the exhibition match as well as he led by five holes after 14 complete. 
 
PLU 3, Whitworth 2
Gunner Nielsen & Caleb Belton – All Square
Josh Cross & Oliver Nordberg – All Square
Sam Pauly def. Josh Clogston – 3&2
Caden Arnold def. Gabe Cach - 6&4
Ryan Pearson def. Aaron Storem - 2UP
Jacob Rawley def. Simon Luedtke – 4&2
 
Ryan Pearson got the Lutes on the scoreboard after he won the 18^th hole to defeat Aaron Storem 2UP.  Caden Arnold made it 2-0 Lutes after he dominated Gabe Cach and was leading by six holes after 14.  Josh Clogston was defeated in the next match, but Josh Cross and Gunner Nielsen tied their Pirate counterparts to preserve the victory for PLU. 
 
The Lutes will take the rest of the month off before competing at the Pacific Invitational at Pumpkin Ridge on April 4 and 5.