For second straight week, Warriors hold No. 16 nationally and No. 1 in West Region in USTFCCCA/NCAA DII Rankings
NEW ORLEANS, La. — For the second week in a row, Stanislaus State women's cross country is ranked No. 16 in the NCAA Division II national poll released Tuesday by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).
National Rankings
This marks the second straight week that Stan State has been ranked No. 16 nationally. The Warriors are one of three California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) programs included in the national rankings, joined by Chico State at No. 20, and Cal Poly Pomona at No. 26.
Regional Rankings
Stanislaus State is also No. 1 in the West Region for the second week in a row. The USTFCCCA announced Tuesday that there was no movement in the regional poll after a quiet competition week, leaving Stan State ahead of Chico State, Cal Poly Pomona, Point Loma Nazarene, and Biola. The Warriors are also one of four CCAA programs ranked in the region's top 10: Chico State at No. 2, Pomona at No. 3, San Marcos at No. 8, and Cal State East Bay at No. 10.
Last Time on the Course Recap
The Warriors opened the 2025 season at the Kim Duyst Twilight Invitational in Ceres with a commanding performance. The women's team secured the 6K team title with 75 points, placing all five scorers in the top 30. Junior Annie Wild led with a third-place finish in 21:02.7, followed by Jacqueline Sanchez-Silva (10th), Bela Moreno (11th), and freshmen Izzy Soto (27th) and Stevie Holguin (29th). The victory was especially impressive as Stan State defeated four NCAA Division I schools — UC Davis, Nevada, Sacramento State, and Cal — and also beat Chico State, who was the preseason pick to win the CCAA.
Looking Ahead
The Warriors return to action Saturday, Sept. 27, at the UC Riverside Invitational. The meet features a stacked field with Division I programs including UC Riverside, UCLA, Fresno State, San Diego State, UNLV, and UC Irvine. Stan State will also face West Region foes Cal State San Marcos, Biola, Fresno Pacific, Concordia-Irvine, and Cal State Dominguez Hills. Racing begins at 7:15 a.m. with the women's 6K invitational.
Latest Athletics News
- Warriors Open Fall Season at ITA West RegionalThe Stan State women's tennis team opens its fall season this week, traveling to La Mirada, Calif., to participate in the 2025 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) West Regional September 25-26 at the Biola Tennis Center on the campus of Biola University.
- Back-to-Back Shutouts Earn Stanislaus State’s Angel Ruiz-Hernandez FloCollege/CCAA Defensive Player of the Week HonorsSenior goalkeeper Angel Ruiz-Hernandez has been named the FloCollege/California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week for September 15–21 after recording back-to-back shutouts. The honor marks the second consecutive week a Stanislaus State Warrior has received the conference's defensive award, as the No. 2-ranked Warriors remain undefeated at 6-0 and stand among just six unbeaten teams in NCAA Division II.
- Stan State Holds No. 2 National Ranking, No. 1 in West Region for Second Straight WeekThe Stan State men's soccer team maintained its place among the nation's best, holding the No. 2 spot in the United Soccer Coaches/NCAA Division II Top 25 for the second straight week. The Warriors are ranked nationally for the third consecutive week and remain No. 1 in the West Region for the second week in a row. Lynn is No. 1 nationally, followed by Stan State at No. 2. Off to a 6-0 start, Stan State is one of just six undefeated programs in Division II and the only team in the nation with at least six victories.
- Stan State Concludes Four-Game Homestand Versus Chico State and Cal Poly HumboldtStan State's volleyball team continues its homestand with two matches this week. The Warriors host Chico State (4-5, 0-2 CCAA) on September 26 and Cal Poly Humboldt (0-10, 0-2 CCAA) on September 27. Both matches have a scheduled first serve of 5:00 p.m. at The FItzpatrick Arena.
- Warriors Set for Westmont and Cowbell Cup Showdown with UC MercedStanislaus State women's soccer (2-1-2) is set for a two-match week, traveling to Santa Barbara to face Westmont this Thursday, Sept. 25 at 12:30 p.m. The Warriors will return home this Sunday, Sept. 28 for a 6:00 p.m. non-conference match with UC Merced. This will be the Annual Cowbell Cup Match.
- Warrior Basketball Tip-Off Dinner Set for Nov. 5 at Dust Bowl Brewing CompanyStan State Men's and Women's Basketball will host their Tip-Off Dinner on Tuesday, November 5 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Dust Bowl Brewing Company in Turlock, Calif.
