Sacramento State?s women?s soccer team returned home with one win and a loss following two away games this past weekend.

The 2-0 win proved timely for the Hornets (1-4 overall) as they picked up their victory of the season Friday at Eastern Washington University. The game marked the first week of Big Sky Conference play.

On Sunday, the Hornets dropped their fourth defeat in a non-conference slate to the University of Idaho, 3-0.

“Our defense was good,” Hornets head coach Sandra Asimos said. “(Eastern Washington) had a hard time going through the back.”

Stepping up defensively and increasing the work on offense was exactly what the team needed during Friday?s game.

The first goal was scored in the ninth minute of the first half by senior forward Dana Dydasco with the assist from senior forward Naomi Ennis.

Sophomore midfielder, Katie Declercq, poked in the second goal off a penalty kick in the second half. Sophomore goalkeeper Amy Seely had six saves, keeping the Eagles from getting anything in the net.

But the Hornets were unable to sustain their strong play against Idaho.

“Idaho was a stronger team than Eastern Washington,” Asimos said.

The Vandals outshot the Hornets, who were unable to score. Although the loss was not a Big Sky match for the Hornets, it was still a disappointing end to a weekend that began so well.

“We had some injuries in the defense that caused a break down and forced some repositioning of our players,” Asimos said. “It?s not easy playing on the road, but I know the team can play better.”

Sac State now is looking to get back on the winning track when they play the University of Hawai?i on Sunday and St. Mary?s on Tuesday.

Sunday?s non-conference game will be held at 1:00pm on the Hornets? home field.

The Hornets fell victim to the Rainbow Wahine earlier in the season in a 2-1 defeat in overtime at Waipio Peninsula Soccer Stadium.