WALLA WALLA, Wash. — The Pacific Lutheran University men's soccer team wrapped up its 2026 season Sunday morning, traveling to Walla Walla to take on the Whitman College Blues in their final Northwest Conference matchup. The Lutes fell to the Blues 3-0 at James Hayner Field.
Pacific Lutheran (12-3-5, 10-2-4 NWC) battled throughout the match but was unable to find the back of the net. Whitman (14-3-3, 12-2-2 NWC) scored three first-half goals to take control of the contest.
The Blues opened the scoring in the 26th minute, with Fernando Lopez-Vega finding the back of the net off an assist from Nathan Alvarado.
Whitman added another goal in the 31st minute, as Henry Pierce scored off an assist from Lopez-Vega to extend the lead to 2-0.
The Blues found the back of the net once more in the 41st minute, with Kevin Serrano scoring to give Whitman a 3-0 advantage heading into halftime.
The Lutes looked to respond in the second half, increasing their offensive pressure and creating more opportunities in front of goal. Pacific Lutheran recorded 11 shots in the second half, compared to just five for Whitman, but was unable to convert any of its chances.
Ty Brunner led the Lutes offensively with four shots, including two on goal. Misha Turchaninov added two shots, while Landen Sexton, Gracen Connell, Ryan Vu, Caden Davis, Connor O'Brien, Alvin Kamau, Isak Medhaug, and Owen Harned each recorded a shot.
In goal, Gio Aguilar-Gutierrez played all 90 minutes, recording seven saves against the Blues.
Sunday's matchup marked the final game of the 2026 season for the Lutes, who finish the year with a 12-3-5 overall record and a 10-2-4 mark in Northwest Conference play. The team closes out another competitive season, finishing among the top teams in the conference.
