PORTLAND, Oregon – The Northwest Conference's reigning rushing king scored twice, but the Puget Sound football team lost the first-ever Northwest Scholars Series game at Lewis & Clark, 41-15, Saturday afternoon.
 
The Loggers (0-1) were in a 17-0 hole when Silas Washington broke free for a 48-yard touchdown run midway through the second quarter. However, Puget Sound was unable to carry that momentum into the locker room. The Pioneers (1-0) reached the end zone with less one minute before halftime.
 
Washington scored again early the fourth quarter, punching in a one-yard carry to cap off a nine-play, 65-yard drive. Quarterback Mason Binning was 2-for-3 for 31 yards during that touchdown drive.
 
Washington finished the game with 116 rushing yards on 23 carries. He led the NWC in rushing yards last year (1,235).
 
Max Arneklev led the Loggers in tackles (8), and he recovered a fumble that he forced. Ezekiel Sayavong, RJ Ma'ae, and Tauhi Tupola each recorded a sack against the Pioneers.
 
The Loggers make their season home debut next week (Sept. 10) against Lewis-Clark Valley.