Purdue University Northwest

The Purdue Northwest Men's Soccer team opened the 2026 season with a 1-0 shutout victory on the road at Lewis on Thursday evening.

The Basics

• Records: Purdue Northwest (1-0-0, 0-0-0), Lewis (0-1-0, 0-0-0)
• Location: Lewis Stadium - Romeoville, Illinois
• Attendance: 403

Inside the Numbers

• Senior Brandon Young (Salt Lake City, Utah/West Jordan) led the Lions with one goal.
• Freshman Estefano Alvear (Guayaquil, Ecuador/Unidad Educativa Monte Tabor Nazaret) played all 90 minutes in goal for PNW making six saves to earn the clean sheet in his collegiate debut.
• Purdue Northwest finished with six shots, including two on goal.
• Lewis recorded 13 shots and placed six attempts on target.
• Both teams earned one corner kick.
• Purdue Northwest goalkeeper made six saves to preserve the shutout.
• Lewis' goalkeeper recorded one save.
• Both teams were called for seven fouls.
• The match featured six cautions, with three issued to each team.

The Breakdown

• After a scoreless opening half, Purdue Northwest broke through in the 72nd minute when Brandon Young (Salt Lake City, Utah/West Jordan) found the back of the net to give the Lions a 1-0 lead.
• The Lions' defense held strong throughout the final 18 minutes, turning away Lewis' attacking pressure to secure the shutout victory.
• Purdue Northwest goalkeeper made three saves in each half, including several stops during Lewis' nine-shot second-half effort.
• The Lions produced a disciplined defensive performance despite Lewis holding an advantage in total shots and shots on goal.
• Purdue Northwest's timely scoring and strong play in goal proved decisive in earning the season-opening road win.

Up Next

• Purdue Northwest returns home when they host Northwood in non-conference action for their home opener on Sunday, August 30. Kick-off is set for 3:00 PM CT at Dowling Park in Hammond, Indiana.