MESA, Ariz. – Ashly Martinez scored two of the Lady Matadors' three goals as No. 10 ranked Arizona Western Women's Soccer (1-0), picked up a season-opening 3-0 win over Yavapai (2-1) on Wednesday evening at Ken Lindley Field.

After a lengthy lightning delay prior to the kickoff, Martinez scored the game-winning goal in the 30th minute off an assist from Sophie Chapman to give the Lady Matadors a 1-0 lead. Martinez struck again on the other side of the half, doubling the lead at 2-0 on her second goal of the game, assisted by Cianna Thomas.

Freshman Leigha Dobbins scored her first career goal in the 75th minute to put the game out of reach.

Tindra Biedermann got the start in goal for the Lady Matadors and held Yavapai scoreless for the first time this season, recording a clean sheet.

The Lady Matadors are back in action in Prescott, Ariz., on Friday, August 25, taking on Western Wyoming at 3:00 p.m. at Ken Lindley Field.