LACEY, Wash. — The 14th-ranked Stanislaus State men's soccer team stayed unbeaten with a commanding 4-0 road win at Saint Martin's on Saturday afternoon. The Warriors (4-0-0) struck early, built a two-goal halftime lead, and never looked back as they posted their second consecutive shutout while Emmanuel Duran recorded his second brace in the last three matches.
First Half
The Warriors wasted little time in taking control, as Kenneth Solares opened the scoring just three minutes in with his second goal of the season — and fourth of his career — off a feed from Sergio Garcia. Stan State doubled its lead in the 21st minute when Duran finished off a pass from Samuel Villanueva, who notched his fifth assist in the last three matches and the ninth of his Warrior career. Stan State carried a 2-0 advantage into halftime, holding Saint Martin's to just three shots in the opening frame.
Second Half
The Warriors continued their offensive surge after the break. Duran struck again in the 55th minute, recording his second brace in the last three matches when he converted on an assist from David Lozano. Just three minutes later, Christian Brenes tallied his second goal in as many matches, scoring in the 59th minute off a setup from Hugo Canedo. On the defensive end, goalkeeper Angel Ruiz-Hernandez made four saves before giving way to Haidyn Stevens, as the Warrior backline secured the team's second straight shutout and 10th over the last two seasons.
Warrior Notables
- Samuel Villanueva recorded his fifth assist in the last three matches, marking the ninth of his Warrior career.
- Emmanuel Duran recorded his second brace in the last three matches today.
- Christian Brenes scored his second goal in the last two matches.
- Kenneth Solares scored his second goal of the season today and the fourth of his career.
- The Warrior defense — keyed by Jose Ponce, Samuel Villanueva, Christian Brenes, Ian Reis, David Lozano, and Federico Barbieri along with goalkeepers Angel Ruiz-Hernandez and Haidyn Stevens — posted its second shutout in a row and its tenth in the last two seasons.
- The Warriors are now 4-0 against GNAC opponents this season.
UP NEXT: Stan State returns home to host Menlo College — who is receiving votes in the latest United Soccer Coaches/NCAA Division II Men's Soccer National Poll — on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. The Warriors then head to San Rafael, Calif., to face Dominican on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 3:30 p.m.
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- Stanislaus State Men’s Soccer Ranked No. 2 Nationally, No. 1 in West Region for First Time in Program HistoryFor the first time in program history, Stanislaus State Men's Soccer has risen to No. 2 in the nation in the United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II Top 25 rankings — and stands alone at No. 1 in the West Region.
- Kirk Leads the Way for Stan State at Wildcat ClassicSophomore transfer Riley Kirk led the way for Stanislaus State at the 2025 Chico State Wildcat Classic, held at Peach Tree Golf & Country Club. Kirk posted a three-round score of 209 (-7) to tie for 10th individually in his first tournament as a Warrior.
- Brenes Scores Twice, Anchors Defense to Earn FloCollege/CCAA Defensive Player of the Week HonorsStanislaus State's Christian Brenes has been named the FloCollege/CCAA Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) this afternoon.
- Stellar Defense Lands Yancey FloCollege/CCAA Defensive Player of the Week NodStanislaus State senior defender Makeila Yancey has been named the FloCollege/CCAA Women's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week, the California Collegiate Athletic Association announced Monday. This is the second time in her collegiate career that Yancey has earned the weekly honor.
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- Warriors Host Toros and Cougars to Begin CCAA PlayStan State's volleyball team makes their return to the Fitzpatrick Arena to begin a four-game homestand. This week, the Warriors host Cal State Dominguez Hills (3-3) on September 18 and Cal State San Marcos (1-7) on September 20.
