PORTLAND, Ore. - Lewis & Clark forward Emily Thompson recorded a hat trick during an 11-minute span in the first half, leading the Pioneers to a 4-0 win over visiting Whitworth on Saturday afternoon at Griswold Stadium.

Lewis & Clark (7-4-0, 3-4-0 Northwest Conference) snapped a two-match losing streak while Whitworth (5-7-0, 3-5-0) was dealt its fourth consecutive loss.

Thompson put the Pioneers ahead in the 22nd minute when she headed home a corner kick sent in from the left side of the field by Megan Ratfield. The scoring play was the first of three assists on the afternoon for Ratfield.

Thompson doubled the Pioneers' lead with an unassisted goal in the 25th minute and redirected a cross by Ratfield from the right corner during the 33rd minute to net the hat trick.

Ratfield's third assist of the afternoon resulted in the second header goal of the match for the Pioneers during the 67th minute. She sent a cross from the right corner into the box, finding Taylor Hudson for the header finish.

The Pioneers held a 16-7 advantage in shot attempts and put six shots on goal. The Pirates also totaled six shots on goal, but were held scoreless for the fourth match in a row.

Sandra Alvarenga collected five saves and replacement goalkeeper Kelley Koeppen made one save for Lewis & Clark. Andrea Stump had two saves for Whitworth.

Whitworth returns to action next Wednesday at Whitman, the first of three road matches during the week. The Pirates will visit George Fox and Pacific (Ore.) next weekend.