TACOMA, Wash. — Pacific Lutheran men's soccer battled to a 0-0 draw against crosstown rival Puget Sound on Wednesday afternoon at East Field, with both defenses keeping the opposition off the scoreboard in a Northwest Conference match up.
The Lutes (10-2-3, 8-1-2 NWC) generated 13 shots, but were unable to find the breakthrough against the Loggers (5-1-7, 4-1-6 NWC).
Pacific Lutheran increased its attacking pressure after halftime, recording 10 shots in the second period after attempting just three in the opening 45 minutes. The Lutes finished with a 13-5 advantage in total shots and a 6-0 edge in shots on goal, but could not convert their opportunities into a decisive goal.
Ty Brunner led the Lutes with four shots, including one on target, while Gracen Connell recorded two shots on goal. Landen Sexton and Misha Turchaninov also put attempts on target for Pacific Lutheran.
The physical contest featured five yellow cards, with three issued to the Lutes and two to Puget Sound. Pacific Lutheran held a narrow 4-3 advantage in corner kicks, while the teams combined for 19 fouls.
Despite the stalemate, the Lutes added another result to their strong conference campaign and continued their push through the final stretch of the regular season.
Pacific Lutheran returns to action Sunday, Oct. 25, hosting Willamette at East Field. Kickoff is scheduled for noon.
