KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Stanislaus State women's soccer program checked in at No. 8 in the latest United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II Women — West Region rankings released October 21.
The Warriors (6-3-4, 2-2-2 CCAA) hold steady among the top 10 as they continue to battle in the thick of the CCAA playoff race.

Cal Poly Pomona leads the West Region at No. 1, followed by Western Washington (No. 2) and Simon Fraser (No. 3). Azusa Pacific ranks fourth, Concordia Irvine fifth, and Western Oregon sixth, while Point Loma Nazarene sits seventh just ahead of Stanislaus State. Seattle Pacific (No. 9) and Cal State San Marcos (No. 10) round out the poll.

Stanislaus State women's soccer continues its push for a postseason spot this weekend with two key CCAA match-ups, hosting Chico State on Friday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. for Break the Record Night and then traveling to Seaside to face Cal State Monterey Bay on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m.

Weekend Recap
The Warriors split their two matches last weekend, falling 1-0 at Cal Poly Humboldt before earning a 2-1 home win over Cal State San Marcos. Against the Cougars, Stan State struck first when Shauna Johnston scored off a cross from Reyna Dismukes in the 16th minute. The Warriors regained the lead for good in the 70th when Aliah Avila scored on a ball from Olivia Kamm. Goalkeeper Zara Mujica made four saves to secure the victory, her sixth win of the season. The result improved Stan State to 6-3-4 overall and 2-2-2 in CCAA play, including a strong 5-2-1 mark at home.

Warriors Update
Through 13 matches, Stanislaus State has allowed only 12 goals while posting five shutouts behind a disciplined defensive unit led by seniors Makeila Yancey, Katie Smith, and Reyna Dismukes. Mujica has anchored the back line with a 0.92 goals-against average and a .803 save percentage over 1,170 minutes in goal.

Offensively, Olivia Maragos leads the Warriors with four goals and nine points, while Haylee Sousa (two goals, two assists) and Avila (one goal, three assists) provide consistent attacking presence. Johnston has chipped in two goals, and Dismukes continues to spark the attack with key service and tempo control from midfield. Avila is now tied for fifth in the Stanislaus State career record book with eight game-winning goals, marking another milestone in her standout career.

Stan State is also gaining notice on the national stage, as the Warriors are receiving votes in the United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II national poll for the second week in a row. They are one of just six programs from the West Region to either be ranked or receiving votes this week.

CCAA Soccer Championship Tournament
The six-team CCAA Soccer Championship Tournament begins with first-round matches on Sunday, Nov. 9, at the site of the higher seeds. The semifinals and finals will be played at Cardinale Stadium in Seaside, on the campus of Cal State Monterey Bay, Friday through Sunday, Nov. 14–15. The top two seeds receive first-round byes, and the tournament champion earns the conference's automatic berth to the NCAA Championships.

Stanislaus State women's soccer is currently tied for sixth in the CCAA standings with Cal State San Marcos, while UC Merced is not eligible for postseason play this season.

The first NCAA Division II regional rankings — used for postseason selection — will be announced October 29, with the NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Championship Selection Show set for November 17 at 6:30 p.m. PT on NCAA.com.