THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (Sept. 21, 2022) Senior goalkeeper Teddy Nickerson had nine more saves, but Whittier fell to Cal Lutheran, 2-0. In his last three matches, all losses, the netminder has allowed just four goals and made 27 saves.

The Kingsmen's goals came in the 13th and 43rd minutes.

Senior forward Nainoa Loschky, who led the Poets in goals last season with five, paced Whittier Wednesday night with five shots and two attempts on goal.

In the contest, the Poets attempted seven corner kicks, two more than their opponents.

The game was physical, featuring 30 total fouls and a yellow card for each team.

Whittier's next game will be at UC Santa Cruz Saturday at 1 p.m.