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PORTLAND, Ore. – The Lewis & Clark Pioneers managed to come out of its rain soaked Northwest Conference match-up with Whitworth with few injuries, unlike its opponent, but unfortunately could not come out with the win, falling 34-7.

The Pioneers fall to 1-7 on the season and 0-5 in the NWC, while the Pirates conclude their season 5-5 overall and 3-3 in conference play.

The Pirates got on the scoreboard first, putting one in on their first possession on a 22-yard rush from Milton Nelson. The second quarter began with Whitworth keeping the Pioneers trapped on their own end of the field, forcing a punt. The Pirates took over in Pioneer territory, scoring once again on a Nelson rush.

Whitworth made it 20-0 with 2:37 to play in the half when Sean Scott rushed nine-yards into the end zone. The Pirates would not score on their point after attempt after the holder fumbled the ball.

In the second half, the Pirates once again got on the board first, using a 40-yard run by Scott to make it 27-0 with 13:35 remaining in the game. The Pioneers earned their way onto the scoreboard with 4:31 left to play as junior quarterback Tucker Laurence ran the ball in from nine-yards out, making the score 27-7 Pirates.

The final tally came with 3:44 left to play as Zack Clow connected with Andy Knox for a 30-yard touchdown pass for the 34-7 Pirate win.

Lewis & Clark struggled offensively on the day, earning just 161-yards total offense. Laurence finished the game three-of-22 passing for 22-yards and one interception. Laurence led the Pios on the ground with 16 carries for 106-yards. Defensively, the Pioneers were led by 11 tackles from Chris Kelly and 10 from freshman Brooks Patterson.

The Pioneers return home on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. for their season finale against Puget Sound.