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Maragos Nets First Game-Winner as Warrior Defense Posts Fifth Shutout

TURLOCK, Calif.--- Stanislaus State rebounded in style Sunday afternoon, edging Cal State Los Angeles (3-3-3, 0-2 CCAA) 1–0 at Warrior Stadium to even its CCAA record at 1–1–0 and improve to 5–2–2 overall. Junior forward Olivia Maragos scored the match's lone goal in the 29th minute, finishing a setup from Haylee Sousa to lift the Warriors to victory.

First half: The Warriors found their rhythm midway through the opening period after a balanced start. Maragos broke the deadlock in the 29th minute, slotting home Sousa's pass from the right flank to put Stanislaus State ahead 1–0. Goalkeeper Zara Mujica made two key stops in the half, including a diving save on a low shot from Cal State LA's Itzel Ramirez, as the Warriors carried their advantage into the break.

Second half: Cal State LA pushed forward with urgency, outshooting Stan State 10–3 over the final 45 minutes, but Mujica stood tall with five more saves to preserve the clean sheet. The Warriors' back line, anchored by Katie Smith and Shauna Johnston, absorbed late pressure and cleared multiple corners in the closing minutes to secure the result.

Warrior notables:
– Maragos' goal was her second of the season and first game-winner of 2025.
– Sousa recorded her second assist of the year.
– Mujica earned her fourth shutout of the season, finishing with seven saves.
– The Warrior defense posted its fifth shutout of the year.
– Stanislaus State has now blanked opponents in five of its last seven matches.

Up next: The Warriors begin a three-match road trip next weekend, starting at Cal State San Bernardino on Friday, Oct. 10 at 3 p.m. Stan State then faces top-ranked Cal Poly Pomona on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 11:30 a.m., before wrapping up the trip at Cal Poly Humboldt on Friday, Oct. 17 at 12:30 p.m. The Warriors return home on Sunday, Oct. 19 to host Cal State San Marcos at 11:30 a.m.
 
 

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