September 24, 2011

Loggers Win Streak Snapped At Whitworth

SPOKANE, Wash. – The Puget Sound men's soccer team saw its three-match winning streak snapped on Saturday with a 3-0 loss at Whitworth. Chris McDonald made six saves in the match for the Loggers (3-3, 2-1 NWC).

The Pirates (5-1-1, 3-0 NWC) remained undefeated in the Northwest Conference with three goals from three different players. JT Meyer gave the Pirates a lead in the 35th minute with an unassisted goal that he snuck past McDonald.

In the 83rd minute, the Pirates struck twice. Nat Spangler's shot went into the lower left corner after receiving a cross Cameron Bushey. Sam Selisch scored again just 32 seconds later to give the game its final 3-0 tally.

Carson Swope took all three of the Loggers shots on Saturday as the Pirates held the shot advantage 13-3. One of Swope's shots was put on goal but Brian Sherpe made the save to record the shutout.

The Loggers will look for their first road win when they face Whitman in Walla Walla, Wash. at 2:30 p.m.



Ryan Rash
Federal Way, Wash.
Bellarmine Prep

Ryan Rash fought back from an injury in 2010 to rejoin his teammates this year and, once again, contribute to the continued success of the men’s soccer program on and off the field. “Being a Logger is about tradition. Our school's athletic program has a proud history and every day we continue that story.”