TURLOCK, Calif. – The Stanislaus State women's soccer team begins its quest through the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) this weekend, closing out a three-match home stand with two conference openers at Warrior Stadium. The Warriors host Cal State East Bay on Friday at 7 p.m. before welcoming Cal State Los Angeles on Sunday at 2 p.m.
Warriors in Review
Stanislaus State carries a 4-1-2 overall record into league play, including a 3-1-1 mark at Warrior Stadium. The Warriors are unbeaten in their last five matches and have conceded only five goals across seven contests while posting four shutouts, anchored by goalkeeper Zara Mujica and a defense that has limited opponents to just eight shots per game. Mujica holds a 0.71 goals-against average and .848 save percentage.
On the offensive side, Haylee Sousa leads with two goals and one assist. Kellyann Rodriguez has added a goal and two assists, while Jocelin Roa and Aliah Avila have each chipped in with multiple contributions. Jocelyn Figueroa, Grace Fabionar, and Olivia Maragos have also provided timely goals to help Stan State outscore opponents 8-5 this fall.
Recent Results
The Warriors head into CCAA action with momentum after back-to-back victories. At Westmont, Kellyann Rodriguez scored the opening goal and Jocelyn Figueroa added the game-winner off an assist from Haylee Sousa to secure a 2-1 road win. Three days later, Stan State captured the Cowbell Cup with a 1-0 victory over UC Merced in front of more than 500 fans at Warrior Stadium, winning on a dramatic own goal with just two seconds left in regulation.
Promotional Weekend
Friday's 7 p.m. match against Cal State East Bay will serve as the program's annual Kick Cancer Match, while Sunday's 2 p.m. contest versus Cal State Los Angeles will feature Hispanic/Latinx Appreciation. Fans are encouraged to wear pink Friday in support of cancer awareness and return Sunday to join the celebration of Hispanic and Latinx heritage.
Scouting Cal State East Bay
Cal State East Bay (2-4-1) wrapped up non-conference play with a 1-0 loss to Cal Poly Pomona. The Pioneers are paced by Morgan Pearson, who has three goals and two game-winners, while goalkeeper Ashley Levi owns a 1.32 goals-against average with 22 saves. Stanislaus State leads the all-time series 19-4-4, with East Bay taking last year's meeting 2-0 in Hayward. The Warriors earned a 3-2 victory the last time the teams met in Turlock in 2023.
Scouting Cal State Los Angeles
Cal State Los Angeles (3-1-3) has allowed just four goals all season behind goalkeeper Kendyl Sumlin, who holds a 0.57 goals-against average and four shutouts. Offensively, Delia Bocanegra (two goals, three assists) and Jacqueline Marin (two goals, one assist) lead the Golden Eagles. The all-time series between the programs is tied 14-14-5. Cal State Los Angeles claimed last year's matchup in Turlock, 3-1, while Stanislaus State won the 2022 meeting at home, 2-1.
CCAA/NCAA Rankings
Goalkeeper Zara Mujica ranks 14th in the nation with four shutouts this season. In the CCAA, she is tied for first in shutouts, second in saves, third in save percentage, and fifth in goals-against average. On the attacking side, Haylee Sousa is tied for fifth in the conference in goals, tied for sixth in game-winning goals, and sits tenth in points. Grace Fabionar is tied for sixth in game-winning goals. In the playmaking category, Aliah Avila is tied for first in assists, while Kellyann Rodriguez is tied for third.
Moving On Up
Aliah Avila continues to climb the Stanislaus State career record books. She is tied for fifth all-time with seven game-winning goals and has recorded 13 career assists — just three shy of cracking the program's top 10 in that category.
Warrior Sports on FloCollege
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Up Next
Stan State will travel to the Inland Empire for a pair of CCAA matches Oct. 10 and 12. The Warriors will face Cal State San Bernardino at 3 p.m. on Oct. 10 and take on Cal Poly Pomona at 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 12. They will then head to Cal Poly Humboldt for a 12:30 p.m. contest on Oct. 17 before returning home on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 11:30 a.m. to host Cal State San Marcos at Warrior Stadium.
Latest Athletics News
- Warriors Move Up to No. 13 Nationally, Ranked for Third Straight WeekThe Stanislaus State women's cross country team earned a No. 13 national ranking in the latest NCAA Division II poll released by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) on Wednesday. This marks the third straight week the Warriors have been ranked in the national top 30, after opening the year at No. 17 in the preseason poll and holding steady at No. 16 the past two weeks. The No. 13 ranking is Stan State's highest national position so far this season.
- Stan State Men’s Soccer Ranked No. 2 Nationally, No. 1 in West for Third Straight WeekStanislaus State men's soccer remains ranked No. 2 in the nation for the third straight week, according to the United Soccer Coaches poll, while also holding the No. 1 spot in the West Region for the third consecutive week. The Warriors are one of only three teams in NCAA Division II to remain undefeated at 6–0, joining Lynn University and Young Harris College. They are also one of four programs from the West Region ranked nationally, alongside Cal Poly Pomona at No. 11, Seattle Pacific at No. 17, Cal State Los Angeles at No. 21, and Cal State San Bernardino at No. 25.
- Stan State Women’s Cross Country Ranked No. 1 in West Region for Third Straight WeekFor the third straight week, the Stanislaus State women's cross country team holds the No. 1 spot in the West Regional rankings, maintaining its top position in the USTFCCCA Division II poll. The Warriors are also ranked No. 16 in the nation, with updated national rankings set to be released by the USTFCCCA tomorrow morning.
- Tennis Concludes First Fall Appearance at ITA West RegionalThe Warriors women's tennis team completed their first fall outing at the ITA West Regional in La Mirada, Calif. on the campus of Biola University.
- Bascom Cards Top-20 Finish at WWU InvitationalStanislaus State men's golf closed out the Western Washington University Invitational on Tuesday at Bellingham Golf & Country Club, finishing 13th in the 14-team field. Owen Bascom led the Warriors with his two-over 218 to finish in a four-way tie for 17th place.
- Stan State Travels for Matches with Cal State Monterey Bay and Cal State East BayStan State's volleyball team is on the road this week to continue conference play. The Warriors will travel to Cal State Monterey Bay on October 3 for a match at 5:00 p.m., followed by a visit to Cal State East Bay on October 4 for a 5:00 p.m. match as well.
