Having lost 2-1 to the University of Hawaii back on Aug. 31, the Sacramento State women?s soccer team redeemed itself Sunday, demolishing the Wahine 4-1 at Hornet Field.

The Hornets showed no mercy as they took control of the game early, scoring three goals in the first half.

Sac State?s domination left Hawaii scoreless in the first half. Hawaii managed to get one past the Hornets in the second half to avoid the shutout loss.

The landslide win against Hawaii showcased the Hornets? offensive and defensive power that was lacking in prior games.

Head coach Sandra Asimos was pleased with the outcome of Sunday?s game and credits the win to maintaining a strong offensive threat and a solid defense.

“We connected much better and forced them to adjust to us,” Asimos said. “We were looking to capitalize, and we did.”

Sac State scored as many goals in the game against Hawaii as they have in all their previous games combined (four).

Junior forward Lisa Wrightsman had a stellar showing, scoring the first goal in the fifth minute of the first half. Wrightsman was unstoppable as she went on to score the third and fourth goals for Sac State. Although she has hounded Big Sky opposition during her tenure at Sac State, Sunday?s three-goal hat trick was a first for Wrightsman.

“This was the best game we?ve played,” Wrightsman said. “They never gave up, and we really found each other on the field.”

Sophomore defender Stacey Rowell increased the lead, bringing in the second goal for Sac State in the seventh minute of the game. Rowell netted her first goal of the season, drilling a free kick from 30 yards out.Goalkeeper Amy Seely had three saves and missed notching her third shutout of the season.

Sac State?s commanding victory brings their season record to 3-4,1-0 Big Sky. The loss drops the Wahine?s record to 3-4, 0-0 in conference.

Sunday?s game was the second win in a row for the Hornets, and they hope to keep it up as they approach the halfway mark of their 2001 season.

Heading into their match Friday against the University of California, Santa Barbara, Asimos is looking to maintain the organization and aggression they showed against the Wahine. On Tuesday, the Hornets ventured to No. 19 St. Mary?s College, but results were unavailable at press time.