KANSAS CITY, Mo.--- The Stanislaus State women's soccer team has earned a spot among the region's elite, checking in at No. 10 in this week's United Soccer Coaches Top 25 – NCAA DII Women — West Region, released October 7.
The Warriors (5-2-2, 1-1-0 CCAA) make their first regional appearance of the 2025 season following a strong start to conference play and a balanced record against top competition. Cal Poly Pomona (9-0-0, 2-0 CCAA) headlines the West Region poll at No. 1, followed by Western Oregon and Western Washington in the top three.
Rounding out the regional top 10 are Concordia Irvine (4), Azusa Pacific (5), Seattle Pacific (6), Simon Fraser (7), Point Loma Nazarene (8), and Cal State San Marcos (9).
Update on the Warriors
The Warriors (5-2-2, 1-1-0 CCAA) are unbeaten in their last three road contests and continue to rely on a sturdy defense anchored by goalkeeper Zara Mujica, who owns a 0.78 goals-against average and five shutouts through nine matches. Offensively, Haylee Sousa and Olivia Maragos share the team lead with two goals apiece, while Kellyann Rodriguez and Aliah Avila have combined for five assists as the team averages just over one goal per game. Stan State has out-shot opponents 118–86 this season and has posted five clean sheets, including three 1-0 victories. The Warriors rank among the CCAA's toughest defensive sides, conceding only seven goals in nine matches.
Recap of Last Weekend
The Warriors opened conference play with a hard-fought 2-1 loss to Cal State East Bay on Friday before rebounding with a 1-0 win over Cal State LA on Sunday. Against East Bay, Shauna Johnston scored in the 70th minute on assists from Abby Winslow and Olivia Maragos, but the Pioneers had built a two-goal lead earlier in the second half. Two days later, the Warriors bounced back as Olivia Maragos netted the lone goal in the 28th minute off a pass from Haylee Sousa. Goalkeeper Zara Mujica made seven saves to secure her fifth shutout of the season.
Up Next
Stanislaus State begins a three-match road trip next weekend, starting at Cal State San Bernardino on Friday, Oct. 10 at 3 p.m. The Warriors then face top-ranked Cal Poly Pomona on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 11:30 a.m., before wrapping up the trip at Cal Poly Humboldt on Friday, Oct. 17 at 12:30 p.m. Stan State returns home on Sunday, Oct. 19 to host Cal State San Marcos at 11:30 a.m.
Latest Athletics News
- No. 3 Warriors Off to Best Start in Program HistoryThe Stanislaus State men's soccer team is off to the best start in program history and continues to make waves on the national stage, ranking No. 3 in the latest United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II poll. The Warriors, who held the No. 2 national ranking for the past three weeks, remain in the Top 20 for the fifth straight week and continue to lead the West Region for the fourth consecutive week, as announced Tuesday (Oct. 7).
- Stanislaus State Cross Country Continues Strong Start; Heads to San Francisco for SF State Invitational FridayThe Stanislaus State men's and women's cross country teams continue to impress through the early portion of the 2025 season, turning in strong performances at the Kim Duyst Twilight and the UC Riverside Invitational. The Warriors now head to San Francisco for the SF State Invitational this Friday, October 10, at Golden Gate Park — their final tune-up before the CCAA Championships.
- Warriors Complete First Two Rounds at National PreviewThe Stanislaus State men's golf team wrapped up the first two rounds of the National Preview in 17th place after 36 holes of play at Boulder Creek Golf Club. The Warriors posted rounds of 298–295 for a 593 total (+17) in a field loaded with nationally ranked programs.
- Stan State Women’s Soccer Heads on Trip to Inland Empire to Face CSUSB and No. 1 Cal Poly PomonaComing off a gritty 1-0 home win over Cal State LA, the Stanislaus State women's soccer team hits the road for a pair of CCAA matchups this weekend, visiting Cal State San Bernardino on Friday, Oct. 10 at 3 p.m., and then facing top-ranked Cal Poly Pomona on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 11:30 a.m.
- No. 2 Stan State Travels for Ranked Weekend CCAA Road TripThe No. 2-ranked Stanislaus State men's soccer team continues its best start in program history as it travels for two nationally ranked CCAA road tests this weekend. The Warriors head to No. 25 Cal State San Bernardino on Friday, Oct. 10 at 12:30 p.m., before facing No. 11 Cal Poly Pomona on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 2 p.m.
- 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.
