Whits escape in overtime

Andy Largent kicked a 33-yard field goal in overtime to lift the Whitworth Pirates to a 20-17 victory over the Willamette Bearcats in Northwest Conference football play in Salem, Ore.

Running back Adam Anderson rushed for a touchdown and threw a 32-yard TD pass to Largent for the Pirates (6-2, 4-0).

The Bearcats (3-5, 2-2) lost a fumble on their first play from scrimmage in overtime.

Mead High School graduate Jay Tully had 18 tackles to lead the Whits defense.

Whitworth hosts 15th-ranked Linfield next Saturday at 12:30 p.m. A victory by the Pirates would wrap up their second straight conference title.

Pacific Lutheran 39, Lewis & Clark 0: Jeff Ebel returned a fumble 64 yards for a touchdown and Matt Wolford had a 58-yard punt return score to help the Lutes (6-2, 3-2 NWC) hand the visiting Pioneers (0-7, 0-4) their 25th straight loss.

Western Oregon 35, Western Washington 7: Mark Thorson threw five touchdown passes, three in the second quarter, and the Wolves (6-2) rolled to a non-conference victory over the Vikings (2-6) in Bellingham, Wash.

Central Washington 27, Augustana 16: Johnny Lopez rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown to lead the Wildcats (7-1, 5-1 North Central Conference) to a win over the Vikings (3-7, 1-6) in Ellensburg.