No. 2 Warriors Earn Sixth Shutout, Extend Unbeaten Streak to School-Record 11 in 3-0 Win at Cal Poly Humboldt
ARCATA, Calif.---The No. 2 Stanislaus State Warriors continued their historic start to the season Friday afternoon, defeating Cal Poly Humboldt 3-0 at College Creek Field to extend their unbeaten streak to a school-record 11 matches. The Warriors dominated both sides of the ball, earning their sixth shutout of the year and improving to 10-0-1 overall and 4-0-1 in CCAA play. Stan State also remained perfect away from home, moving to 6-0 on the road this season.
First Half
The Warriors wasted little time asserting control, taking the lead in the 12th minute when Gerardo Flores finished a setup from Christian Brenes for his team-leading seventh goal of the year. The Warriors doubled their lead just before halftime as Sebastian Carbajal struck in the 41st minute, assisted by Alexis Cervantes and Hugo Canedo, sending Stanislaus State into the break ahead 2-0.
Second Half
Kenneth Solares added an insurance goal in the 81st minute, converting a pass from Samuel Villanueva to put the match away. The Warriors outshot the Lumberjacks 15-4 overall and 10-2 in shots on goal, maintaining control throughout. Goalkeeper Angel Ruiz-Hernandez made one first-half save to record his fifth shutout of the season and the team's sixth overall.
Warrior Notables
- The No. 2 Warriors improved to 10-0-1 overall and 3-0-1 in CCAA play.
- Stan State is now 6-0 on the road this season.
- The 11-match unbeaten streak is the longest in program history.
- The Warriors earned their sixth shutout of 2025 and fifth with Angel Ruiz-Hernandez in goal.
- Gerardo Flores scored his team-leading seventh goal of the season and now has 17 points — both totals tie for eighth in Stanislaus State single-season history.
- Ruiz-Hernandez's fifth shutout of the season ties him for eighth-most in a single year, while his 10 career shutouts rank fourth all-time in program history.
- Samuel Villanueva's assist on Solares' goal was his eighth of the season, ties him for second on Stan State's single-season assists list and second all-time with 12 career assists.
- Sebastian Carbajal netted his fourth of the year, while Kenneth Solares added his third.
- Christian Brenes, Alexis Cervantes, Hugo Canedo, and Samuel Villanueva each recorded assists.
- Stan State outshot Humboldt 15-4 (10-2 on goal) and finished with eight corner kicks to the Lumberjacks' one.
Up Next
The Warriors return home for Senior Day on Sunday, Oct. 19, hosting Cal State San Marcos at 2 p.m. at Warrior Stadium. Stan State will honor seniors Angel Ruiz-Hernandez, Federico Barbieri, Ian Reis, Landon Leal Ruiz, Ryan Rosas, Samuel Villanueva, and Anthony Sanchez for their outstanding contributions to the program.
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