Avila’s Eighth Career Game-Winner Lifts Stan State Past Cal State San Marcos 2–1
TURLOCK, Calif.---The Stanislaus State women's soccer team, receiving votes nationally, earned a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Cal State San Marcos on Sunday morning at Warrior Stadium. The Warriors struck early, responded to a first-half equalizer, and netted the decisive goal midway through the second half to secure the home win.
With the result, Stan State improved to 6-3-4 overall and 2-2-2 in CCAA play, while Cal State San Marcos dropped to 5-3-4 and 2-2-2. The Warriors are now tied with Cal State San Marcos for sixth place in the CCAA standings as of today, with UC Merced ineligible for postseason play.
First Half
The Warriors wasted no time getting on the board, opening the scoring in the fourth minute when Shauna Johnston converted a pass from Reyna Dismukes for her second goal of the season. The Cougars equalized in the 19th minute through Natalia Huntington, assisted by Gabby Marsh, and the teams entered halftime tied 1–1.
Second Half
Stan State regained control in the second half and produced the go-ahead goal in the 77th minute. Senior forward Aliah Avila delivered her eighth career game-winning goal, finishing off a well-placed pass from Olivia Kamm—her second assist of the season—to give the Warriors the lead they wouldn't relinquish.
Goalkeeper Zara Mujica made two second-half saves, and the Warrior defense held strong down the stretch to seal the win.
Warrior Notables
- Stanislaus State is receiving votes nationally in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25.
- The Warriors improved to 6-3-4 overall and 2-2-2 in CCAA play.
- Stan State is tied with Cal State San Marcos for sixth place in the CCAA standings, with UC Merced ineligible for postseason play.
- Goals: Shauna Johnston (2), Aliah Avila (8th career game-winner).
- Assists: Reyna Dismukes (1), Olivia Kamm (2nd of the season).
- Goalkeeper Zara Mujica made two saves to earn her sixth win of the season.
- The Warriors outshot the Cougars 14–7 and held a 5–3 advantage in corner kicks.
- 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 held at Cardinale Stadium in Seaside, on the campus of Cal State Monterey Bay, Friday–Sunday, Nov. 14–15.
The top two seeds receive a first-round bye, and the tournament champion earns the CCAA's automatic berth to the NCAA Championships.
Up Next
Stan State will continue its home stand with a 7 p.m. match against Chico State on Break the Record Night, Friday, Oct. 24, at Warrior Stadium.
The Warriors will then travel to Seaside a week from today for a 2 p.m. match against Cal State Monterey Bay.
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