The Grand Canyon University women's soccer team (1-5-1) used two late goals from Maria Monterroso to win, 2-1, over Idaho (0-8-0) tonight on the GCU Soccer Field. The sophomore forward netted goals in the 78^th minute and 85^th minute to turn a 1-0 halftime deficit into an Antelopes victory.

GCU held the significant advantage in shots, 31-8, as they held the Vandals to just two shots in the first half and six in the second. The Lopes placed 12 shots on target, led by Monterroso with four on six total shot attempts.

Brylee Hawkins and Cassie Beckwith each added seven shots in the game. Getting her first start in the net, Daryl Bradley picked up two stops.

Despite holding a commanding lead in shots (19-2), GCU found themselves down 1-0 at the break due to an own goal that was scored against the Lopes in the 27^th minute. GCU had six shots on target as they kept Vandals keeper Torell Stewart busy at the net.

Over the first 45 minutes, Hawkins and Beckwith led the Lopes offensive effort with five shots apiece. Hawkins and Madison Reynolds had two shots on target for GCU.

The second half once again saw the Lopes putting pressure on Idaho's defense but without anything to show for on the scoreboard. However, Monterroso scored two goals in a span of seven minutes to quickly put the Lopes ahead. She stole the ball from Stewart to tie the score at one in the 78^th minute and was assisted by Beckwith on a cross from the right side for a long shot that sailed into the back left of the net not even seven minutes later.

GCU relied on their strong defense to keep the Vandals from knotting the score for the remainder of the contest.

GCU will next be in action on Sunday when they take on Lipscomb at 1:00 p.m. on the GCU Soccer Field. Fans unable to attend the game can follow via live video and stats at www.gculopes.com.

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