TACOMA, Wash. — The Pacific Lutheran University women's soccer team delivered a strong performance on Sunday afternoon, shutting out Whitworth University 3-0 at East Field to earn another Northwest Conference victory.

The Lutes struck early, taking the lead just over five minutes into the match. Liv Olson converted a penalty kick to put Pacific Lutheran in front, giving the Lutes momentum for the remainder of the first half.

After carrying a 1-0 advantage into the break, Pacific Lutheran added to its lead early in the second half. Tia Schwetz scored twice in a span of two minutes, first finding the back of the net at 55:20 off an assist from Olson before scoring again at 57:18 with Joslyn Kruse providing the assist.

Schwetz finished with two goals, while Olson contributed a goal and an assist to lead the Lutes offensively. Pacific Lutheran recorded 15 shots and held a 9-2 advantage in corner kicks.

Defensively, goalkeeper Mia Speir played all 90 minutes and made three saves to secure the shutout. The Lutes limited Whitworth to nine shots and just three on goal, keeping the visitors off the scoreboard throughout the contest.

The victory improves Pacific Lutheran to 7-2-3 overall and 5-1-2 in Northwest Conference play. Whitworth falls to 3-7-0 overall and 2-6-0 in conference action.

The Lutes return to action Friday, Oct. 16, traveling to Newberg, Oregon, to face George Fox University.