TUCSON, Ariz. -- The Arizona Wildcats (1-0-0) dominated GCU 4-1 in their season opener. Arizona started slow but rose off three second-half goals by
Ava McCray,
Jill Aguilera and
Jada Talley. A strong defensive start from the Lopes kept Arizona on their toes but the Cats never faltered.
Arizona Goals
34' Own Goal
62'
Ava McCray
70'
Jill Aguilera
80'
Jada Talley
Plays of the Match - Good Things Come in Threes
Ava McCray,
Jill Aguilera, and
Jada Talley all had stunning goals in the second half of the match. Ava took a powerful header off a corner kick to score Arizona's first earned goal of the match, putting Arizona in lead for the first time. Jill quickly came back eight minutes later with a stunning shot from 35 yards. A free kick quickly turned into one of the Aguilera's most impressive goals. Jada headed up the back with a rebound off her penalty kick to finish off the match for the Wildcats.
Woman of the Match - Jill Aguilera
Aguilera showed up to Phoenix with a mission, and she completed it tenfold. She started the match off hot taking three shots in the first and assisting in McCray's goal in the early second. She went on to make seven shots and score one massive goal. A free kick from 35 yards proved to be nothing for the Senior Forward. She easily sunk the ball into the back of the net.
By the Numbers
341 - The 341 days since the last time the Cats faced an opponent have finally been reset. The longest off-season in Arizona history proved to not be an obstacle for these Wildcats as they dominated the pitch.
Coming Up
The Arizona Wildcats will face the UTEP Miners in their home opener on Sun. Feb 7. The game will begin at 1:00 PM MST
