KANSAS CITY, Mo.--- The Stanislaus State men's soccer team continues to make history, climbing to No. 2 in this week's United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II national poll released Tuesday (Oct. 14). This is the third time that the Warriors have been ranked second in the nation this season, as the Warriors extended their unbeaten start to 9-0-1. Stanislaus State is one of only ten unbeaten teams remaining in NCAA Division II men's soccer and is tied for first nationally in winning percentage (.905) with Young Harris College (9-0-1).
Stanislaus State now ranks No. 2 nationally, marking the highest placement in program history, and continues to anchor the West Region's presence on the national stage. The Warriors are one of five teams from the West Region either ranked or receiving votes, with Point Loma at No. 11, Cal State Los Angeles at No. 15, Cal Poly Pomona at No. 25, and Cal State Dominguez Hills receiving votes.
Now riding a 10-match unbeaten streak, Stanislaus State has stood in the national Top 20 for five consecutive weeks, climbing from No. 3 last week to its new all-time high of No. 2.
The Warriors also continue to dominate the regional picture, leading the latest United Soccer Coaches West Region poll for the fifth straight week. Rounding out the Oct. 14 West Region top 10 are Point Loma (6-2-1) at No. 2, Cal State Los Angeles (6-1-4) at No. 3, Cal Poly Pomona (5-2-4) at No. 4, Cal State Dominguez Hills (6-2-3) at No. 5, Seattle Pacific (6-2-3) at No. 6, Cal State San Bernardino (6-2-3) at No. 7, Menlo (7-3-0) at No. 8, Vanguard (0-0-0) at No. 9, and Concordia Irvine (5-4-1) at No. 10.
Stanislaus State has outscored opponents 23–7 this season, averaging 2.3 goals per match while allowing just 0.7. The Warriors have recorded five shutouts and remain undefeated on the road (5-0-0). Senior goalkeeper Angel Ruiz-Hernandez anchors a stingy defense with a 0.70 goals-against average and an .829 save percentage, while offensively, Gerardo Flores and Emmanuel Duran share the team lead with six goals each. Samuel Villanueva continues to power the attack with a team-high seven assists.
Nationally, the Warriors rank among the top programs in multiple NCAA Division II statistical categories. Stanislaus State sits sixth in assists per game, eighth in goal differential, 12th in points per game, tied for second in save percentage, 15th in scoring offense and shutout percentage, 12th in goals-against average, seventh in total assists, 20th in total goals, 13th in total points, and tied for first in winning percentage (.905). Individually, Samuel Villanueva ranks fourth nationally in both assists per game and total assists. Adrian Yepez is 19th in total assists and 23rd in assists per game. Goalkeeper Angel Ruiz-Hernandez ranks 15th in save percentage, 18th in shutouts, and 20th in goals-against average. Forward Gerardo Flores is eighth in the nation in game-winning goals.
Within the CCAA, Flores leads in total points and game-winners, Duran is tied for first in goals, and Villanueva sits atop the assists leaderboard. Ruiz-Hernandez ranks second in the league in goals-against average, save percentage, and shutouts.
The first NCAA Division II West Region rankings will be released on October 29 with the NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Championship Selection Show set for November 17 at 7:00 p.m. PT on www.ncaa.com.
The Warriors continue CCAA play this weekend, visiting Cal Poly Humboldt on Friday, Oct. 17, at 3 p.m., before returning home to host Cal State San Marcos on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. Prior to Sunday's match, the Warriors will recognize their 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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- Bascom Leads Warriors at Otter InvitationalThe Stanislaus State men's golf team wrapped up its fall season with an 11th-place finish at the Otter Invitational, hosted by Cal State Monterey Bay at the Bayonet Golf Course.
- Stanislaus State Climbs to No. 8 in United Soccer Coaches West Region PollThe Stanislaus State women's soccer program has advanced its regional standing, now ranked No. 8 in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 – NCAA Division II Women — West Region, released October 14. The Warriors (5-2-4, 1-1-2 CCAA) climbed into the poll after earning a pair of results on their Southern California trip against Cal State San Bernardino and top-ranked Cal Poly Pomona.
- Play Suspended at Otter Invitational; Warriors to Resume Tuesday Morning at BayonetPlay was suspended due to darkness Monday evening at the Warriors' fall tournament at Bayonet Golf Course, as rainy conditions throughout the day slowed play and prevented completion of the second round. Stanislaus State still has two holes remaining in its second round and will resume play Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. to complete the round before immediately starting the third and final round of the 54-hole event.
- Senior Day This Sunday Highlights Weekend for No. 3 WarriorsRiding a ten-match unbeaten streak, the No. 3-ranked Stanislaus State men's soccer team heads into the final weekend of the regular season with two pivotal California Collegiate Athletic Association matchups — at Cal Poly Humboldt on Friday, Oct. 17 at 3 p.m., and back home for Senior Day on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. against Cal State San Marcos.
- Women’s Soccer Visits Humboldt Friday, Hosts Cal State San Marcos Sunday on Youth Soccer DayThe Stanislaus State women's soccer team (5-2-4, 1-1-2 CCAA) continues California Collegiate Athletic Association play this week, visiting Cal Poly Humboldt on Friday, Oct. 17, at 12:30 p.m., before returning home to host Cal State San Marcos on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 11:30 a.m. at Warrior Stadium on Youth Soccer Day.
- Warrior Basketball Tip-Off Dinner Set for Nov. 5 at Dust Bowl Brewing CompanyStan State Men's and Women's Basketball will host their Tip-Off Dinner on Tuesday, November 5 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Dust Bowl Brewing Company in Turlock, Calif.
