THE RECORDS
Linfield (2-11-2, 1-8-2 NWC) enters the week fresh off a promising set of matches against the conference leading Pacific Lutheran Lutes and Puget Sound Loggers. The Lutes came out on top 3-1 after a late goal extended their lead while the Wildcats fought hard to a 1-1 draw with Puget Sound in a rollercoaster match that featured seven cards shown. Linfield now turns its attention to road meetings with Whitworth (6-6-2, 4-4-2 NWC) and Whitman (8-4-2, 5-3-2 NWC) on Saturday and Sunday afternoon with both matches kicking off at noon.
 
LINFIELD AT A GLANCE
The Wildcats continue to look toward sophomore E.J. Sablan for goalscoring as Sablan has a team-high six goals as the end of the season approaches. Sid Kosaris is the only other Wildcat with multiple goals at two and leads Linfield in shots with 29. Freshman Oli Gaines has come on strong as of late, recording a goal against Willamette and three shots against Pacific Lutheran. Jacob Toves has taken over goalkeeping duties and sits at 46 saves in his freshman campaign.
 
WHITWORTH AT A GLANCE
Entering the week, Whitworth sits at the middle of the NWC table and ranks in the middle of the pack in nearly all statistical categories. Cole Friesen tops the team in goals, finding the back of the net seven times. He also has been a key distributor of the ball with a team-high five assists. Clayton Crockett has impressed in his senior season as well, recording three goals. Goalkeeper Aiden Chase stands tall in the goal, tallying 36 saves in 1,058 minutes played. The Pirates welcome Whitworth to town before their matchup with Linfield.
 
WHITMAN AT A GLANCE
Whitman finds itself at fourth place in the conference standings after back-to-back losses to George Fox and Pacific. The Blues have seen contribution by committee on offense with Jacob Burrill sitting at nine goals and Sawyer Valero with seven. Lucas McAllister and Kevin Serrano have also played critical roles with three goals each. Niclas Isensee and Lucas Haigh have been the primary goalkeepers this season, combining for 36 saves. Whitman has a match against Whitworth early in the week before welcoming Linfield.
 
SERIES HISTORY
Linfield has some ground to gain against Whitworth, trailing the all-time series 12-37-8. The Wildcats are currently in a seven-match skid against the Pirates and aim to improve on their 5-19-5 road record against Whitworth.
 
The all-time series against Whitman is a tight battle with Linfield trailing 25-28-2. The last time Linfield came out victorious was in 2022 on the road. The Wildcats have been better on the road than at home against the Blues, holding a 14-13-1 advantage in Walla Walla.