Box Score PHOENIX, Ariz. – Nevada battled back to level the match in the opening minutes, but Grand Canyon pulled away for a 3-1 victory Thursday night.

The Lopes struck first, finding the back of the net in the second minute to take an early 1-0 advantage. The Wolf Pack responded quickly, evening the match in the fifth minute when Daniela Mayorga-Torres delivered a pass to Carmen Coronado, who finished the opportunity to level the score at 1-1.

Grand Canyon reclaimed the lead just four minutes later with a goal in the ninth minute and carried the 2-1 advantage into halftime. The Lopes added an insurance goal in the second half, extending their lead to 3-1 and holding off Nevada for the remainder of the match.

Nevada returns to Mackay Stadium on Sunday to host Air Force in Mountain West action. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. as the Wolf Pack look to bounce back and earn three points on their home pitch against the Falcons.