NEW ORLEANS — The Stanislaus State Warrior women's cross country team earned a boost in national recognition this week, moving up one spot to tie for 16th with Rogers State in the USTFCCCA / NCAA Division II Women's Cross Country National Coaches' Poll.
This advancement highlights the strong start to the 2025 season under Head Coach Darren Holman, as the Warriors establish themselves among the top programs nationally. They also continue to lead the way in the region, remaining No. 1 in the NCAA Division II West Region following the release of the regional poll yesterday. Stan State is one of three schools from the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) ranked in the national poll, joining Chico State (20) and Cal Poly Pomona (26).
Over the weekend, the Warriors captured first place at the Kim Duyst Twilight Invitational at River Oaks Golf Course in Ceres. In the 6K race, the team posted a combined time of 1:47:25, averaging 21:29 per scoring runner. The victory was even more impressive as Stan State defeated four NCAA Division I programs — UC Davis, Nevada, Sacramento State, and Cal.
Junior Annie Wild led the way for the Warriors, finishing third overall in 21:02.7. All five of Stan State's scoring runners placed in the top 30, demonstrating the depth and balance that has propelled the team upward in the rankings. For her performance, Wild was named the FloCollege/CCAA Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week.
With momentum building, the Warriors now turn their attention to the UC Riverside Invitational on Saturday, September 27, as they continue their pursuit of conference and national success. Stan State enters the meet as not only the top-ranked team in the West Region but also the highest-ranked program in the CCAA.
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- For second straight week, Warriors hold No. 16 nationally and No. 1 in West Region in USTFCCCA/NCAA DII RankingsFor the second week in a row, Stanislaus State women's cross country is ranked No. 16 in the NCAA Division II national poll released Tuesday by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).
- Warriors Open Fall Season at ITA West RegionalThe Stan State women's tennis team opens its fall season this week, traveling to La Mirada, Calif., to participate in the 2025 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) West Regional September 25-26 at the Biola Tennis Center on the campus of Biola University.
- Back-to-Back Shutouts Earn Stanislaus State’s Angel Ruiz-Hernandez FloCollege/CCAA Defensive Player of the Week HonorsSenior goalkeeper Angel Ruiz-Hernandez has been named the FloCollege/California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week for September 15–21 after recording back-to-back shutouts. The honor marks the second consecutive week a Stanislaus State Warrior has received the conference's defensive award, as the No. 2-ranked Warriors remain undefeated at 6-0 and stand among just six unbeaten teams in NCAA Division II.
- Stan State Holds No. 2 National Ranking, No. 1 in West Region for Second Straight WeekThe Stan State men's soccer team maintained its place among the nation's best, holding the No. 2 spot in the United Soccer Coaches/NCAA Division II Top 25 for the second straight week. The Warriors are ranked nationally for the third consecutive week and remain No. 1 in the West Region for the second week in a row. Lynn is No. 1 nationally, followed by Stan State at No. 2. Off to a 6-0 start, Stan State is one of just six undefeated programs in Division II and the only team in the nation with at least six victories.
- Stan State Concludes Four-Game Homestand Versus Chico State and Cal Poly HumboldtStan State's volleyball team continues its homestand with two matches this week. The Warriors host Chico State (4-5, 0-2 CCAA) on September 26 and Cal Poly Humboldt (0-10, 0-2 CCAA) on September 27. Both matches have a scheduled first serve of 5:00 p.m. at The FItzpatrick Arena.
- Warriors Set for Westmont and Cowbell Cup Showdown with UC MercedStanislaus State women's soccer (2-1-2) is set for a two-match week, traveling to Santa Barbara to face Westmont this Thursday, Sept. 25 at 12:30 p.m. The Warriors will return home this Sunday, Sept. 28 for a 6:00 p.m. non-conference match with UC Merced. This will be the Annual Cowbell Cup Match.
