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Lopez Nets Two in Season Opening Win over Imperial Valley

Lopez Nets Two in Season Opening Win over Imperial Valley

Compton, Calif. - Freshman Maria Lopez netted two of the Tartar women's soccer goals in the team's season opening 4-0 win on Friday evening.

Lopez earned both goals in the first half, counting her first in the eighth minute and her second in the 32nd minute. Her sister, freshman Jenifer Lopez earned the assist on the first goal, while freshman Julissa Gamboa set her up for her second.

Gamboa picked up another assist on sophomore Barbara Najera's goal in the final seconds of the game.

The Tartars posted 30 shots and eight corner kicks, while freshman Rosalyn Ascencio played all 90 minutes for the team in the goal while counting three saves.

The women's soccer team remains home, hosting LA Valley on Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 5 p.m.