COLLEGE PLACE, Wash. — Walla Walla University's men's soccer team defeated Northwest University 2-0 Friday afternoon in Cascade Collegiate Conference play.
In a physical matchup, the Wolves applied pressure early and found the back of the net twice in the first half. Paulo Tostado opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, giving Walla Walla a 1-0 lead. Freshman Gabriel Delgadillo added another goal in the 28th minute to extend the Wolves' advantage to 2-0.
Walla Walla's defense limited Northwest to just one shot in the first half, while the Wolves recorded nine shots, six on goal, and scored twice.
The Eagles looked to shift the momentum in the second half. Benjamin Tsocano put a shot on goal in the 57th minute, and Matthew Ludlow followed with a header on target in the 66th minute. Wolves goalkeeper Sebas Vargas stopped both attempts to preserve the shutout.
Walla Walla continued to threaten offensively throughout the second half, with attacks led by Tostado and Delgadillo, but the Wolves held on for the 2-0 victory.
The Wolves finished with 19 shots, nine on goal, compared with eight shots and five on goal for the Eagles.
UP NEXT: Walla Walla returns to action Sunday, hosting The Evergreen State College at 1 p.m.
