PORTLAND, Ore. — The Loggers faced a challenging match against Lewis & Clark College, falling 15-3 in Portland.
The Loggers struggled to find their rhythm early, with the Pioneers establishing a 4-0 lead in the first quarter. Despite their efforts, Puget Sound couldn't break through Lewis & Clark's defense in the opening period. In the second quarter, the Loggers managed to score their first goal at the 6:38 mark, with senior attacker Cat Schilli finding the net unassisted. However, the Pioneers responded with three more goals, extending their lead to 7-1 by halftime.
The third quarter saw the Pioneers dominate, scoring six goals in the first nine minutes to widen the gap to 13-1. Puget Sound's offense began to find some momentum, with Amity Humphrey assisting Michaela Chen for a goal at the 8:09 mark. The Pioneers added one more goal before the quarter ended, leading 14-2. In the final quarter, Maggie Ott tallied another goal for the Loggers, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Pioneers.
This loss brings Puget Sound's season record to 4-8 overall and 1-3 in conference play. They will play again this Friday April 18th in Newberg, Ore. against the George Fox Bruins.