Newark, NJ - Freshman Osvaldo Perez scored once in each half to lead a five-goal attack for New Jersey Institute of Technology in its 5-0 win over Iona in Friday night's season opener for both teams at Lubetkin Field.

Perez scored two goals, while the Highlanders got a goal each from Fernando Londono, Gustav Warfving and Jo Rene Valentin. Warfving and Valentin each picked up an assist, as did Rafael Barrera and Oskar Johansson.

Londono, a sophomore from New Rochelle, NY, opened the scoring for the Highlanders in the 31st minute, finishing an assist from Barrera.

Less than 10 minutes later, Perez made it 2-0, taking a pass from fellow newcomer Valentin, who had received a long pass out of the midfield from Johansson.

A highlight reel goal opened the second-half scoring, as Warfving intercepted Iona's attempt at a clearing pass and one-timed a shot into the upper left corner of the goal from 25 yards out in the 55th minute.

Warfving assisted on the next goal, feeding Valentin who deked Iona goalkeeper Nils Binstock and then walked in and tapped the ball into the empty net at 61:44. Perez wrapped up the scoring on another unassisted goal, weaving his way through at least three defenders before beating Binstock at 70:23.

The shots were 12-10 in favor of Iona, but the Highlanders had eight shots on goal to four for the visiting Gaels. Binstock made three saves in net, and corner kicks were 6-4 in favor of the Maroon & Gold.

Iona returns home for its Mazzella Field debut on Aug. 30 for a 3:00 p.m. game with Sacred Heart.