Men’s Soccer falls to Pacific Lutheran in Baptista Invitational home opener

Wheaton, Ill. — After beginning the 2026 season with three matches away from home, the Wheaton men’s soccer team took to the Joe Bean Stadium turf for the first time on Friday night to open this year’s Bob Baptista Invitational. The Thunder welcomed Pacific Lutheran University to town for only their second-ever meeting in Wheaton, and the visiting Lutes netted a goal in either half to win tonight’s contest, 2-0. PLU improved to 2-1 on the young season with Friday’s result, while Wheaton slipped to 1-3 overall. The Thunder came from behind to defeat tonight’s opponent, 2-1, in Washington last…