TACOMA, Wash. — Pacific Lutheran University's women's soccer team battled to a 1-1 draw against Lewis & Clark College on Sunday afternoon at East Field, closing out the last weekend of home games in the regular season.
After a scoreless first half, the Lutes (11-3-4, 9-2-3 NWC) broke through in the 58th minute. Tia Schwetz found the back of the net for her fifth goal of the season, with Kyleigh Archer recording the assist to give Pacific Lutheran a 1-0 advantage.
The River Otters responded in the 78th minute, as Tatum Akimoto-Albarado scored to even the match at 1-1. Neither team was able to find another goal in the remaining minutes, resulting in the draw.
Pacific Lutheran generated eight shots throughout the contest, putting four on target. Liv Olson led the Lutes with three shots, including two on goal. The Lutes also held a 9-5 advantage in corner kicks, creating several offensive opportunities.
Defensively, goalkeeper Mia Speir played all 90 minutes and recorded two saves as the Lutes held Lewis & Clark to just four total shots.
The Lutes return to action next weekend, traveling to Spokane, Washington, to face Whitworth University on Saturday, Nov. 7, before heading to Walla Walla to take on Whitman College on Sunday, Nov. 8. Both matches are scheduled for 1:45 p.m.
