PORTLAND, Ore. — Northwest University men's soccer fell 9-1 to Warner Pacific on Sunday at the Eastside Timbers Complex in Cascade Collegiate Conference play.
The Eagles moved to 4-9-1 overall and 2-8-0 in conference action, while the Knights improved to 6-5-2 overall and 4-4-1 in the CCC.
Warner Pacific opened the scoring in the 17th minute when Lewis Rumrey finished off an assist from Julio Andrade. Northwest faced an additional challenge when a red card in the 31st minute left the Eagles playing with 10 men for the remainder of the match. Luis Gonzalez scored a minute later to give the Knights a 2-0 advantage.
Northwest created opportunities before halftime, with Nick Rivera and Bernardo Melo each putting a shot on goal. Bailey Hopkins made three first-half saves as the Eagles entered the break trailing by two.
Matthew Ludlow tested Warner Pacific goalkeeper Owen Purvis early in the second half, but the Knights extended their lead with goals from Alfredo Jimenez, Jose Robles and Andrade.
Northwest got on the scoreboard in the 67th minute through a Warner Pacific own goal. The Knights answered shortly afterward and added three more goals over the final 11 minutes.
Ludlow led Northwest with two shots, including one on target. Rivera and Melo each added a shot on goal, while Benjamin Toscano recorded one attempt. Hopkins finished with three saves, and Charlie Prtenjaca added one save in relief. Warner Pacific held a 34-5 advantage in shots and a 6-2 edge in corner kicks.
Northwest returns to action Saturday, Oct. 24, at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Wash. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. in the CCC matchup.
