Jimenez made her season and collegiate debut felt with a hat trick in Alderson Broaddus’ 5-1 victory over Wheeling in the Battlers season opener.
Jimenez, a newcomer from Florida, made her arrival known on Sunday as she contributed 6 points for the Battlers. All three of her goals came after the 77-minute mark in regulation.
The Battlers led 2-1 before Jimenez was able to strike for her first goal in the second half and the next two goals put the game out of reach for the Cardinals.
This is AB’s first season-opening win since 2009 and they have some time off before hosting Salem University on September 18, where it will look to start the season 2-0 under second-year head coach Jaron Hulme.