TACOMA, Wash. — Pacific Lutheran University women's soccer earned a 2-0 victory over Linfield University on Saturday afternoon at East Field, powered by a pair of goals from Liv Olson.
The Lutes (11-3-3, 9-2-2 NWC) got off to a quick start, with Olson finding the back of the net in the seventh minute. Olson's goal, assisted by Joslyn Kruse, gave PLU an early 1-0 lead.
The Lutes carried that advantage into halftime and wasted little time adding to it in the second half. Just one minute after the break, Olson scored again, this time with an assist from Jaden Saucelo, extending the lead to 2-0.
Olson finished the afternoon with three shots, all on target, and two goals. Kruse and Saucelo each recorded an assist.
Defensively, the Lutes held Linfield scoreless throughout the match. Goalkeeper Mia Speir came up with six saves across 90 minutes to secure the shutout. PLU finished with seven shots, four on goal, while Linfield recorded six shots.
The win improves the Lutes to 11-3-3 overall and 9-2-2 in Northwest Conference play.
PLU returns to East Field on Sunday, Nov. 1, hosting Lewis & Clark College. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:45 p.m and the senior day celebration will begin before kickoff.
