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August 27, 2007 Lacey, WA – Saint Martin’s picked up their first goal in the history of the program but it wasn’t enough as Hawaii Hilo sent three into the net to secure the 3-1 win Monday afternoon at the Regional Athletic Complex. The Vulcans took the early lead picking up their first goal just over two minutes into the game. The Saints quickly answered back tying the game on a shot by Kayci Donatelli just five minutes later. The defense stepped it up as neither team was able to score for over 57 minutes. The Vulcans would use goals by Karissa Robertson and Megan Pachecano in the second half to secure the win. Robertson scored 20 minutes into the second half while Pachecano added the insurance run with just two minutes left in the game. “It was an absolute delight to see Kayci score our first ever goal. It was great the way the women pushed forward in the first half. Our issues are all little things that we’ve got to solve under the pressure of games,” said head coach Rob Walker. “Experience is the key. Our situation is very much like that of a person who has to open the car door quickly and can’t get the key to work.” SMU was out-shot 28-10 on the day. Ashley Biral got off four shots for SMU while Jessica Wilson added two. Breanna Klasen and Michelle Donachie split time in the goal and combined for nine saves in the game. “Jessica needs to be singled out for her play in midfield as does Julianna Sackeyfio in back and up front and Trisha Halvorson for steadying play in back,” added Walker. “Additionally, Amber Pratt showed that she can be really effective playing and attacking out of the back.” The team heads to California to take on Humboldt University Thursday afternoon.
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