TURLOCK, Calif. — Off to a perfect 2-0 start in 2025, Stanislaus State Men's Soccer heads north this week for a two-match trip to the Pacific Northwest. The Warriors open at Simon Fraser on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 5 p.m. in Burnaby, British Columbia, before facing Saint Martin's on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 1 p.m. in Lacey, Wash.
Update on the Warriors
Stanislaus State opened the season strong at home, defeating Seattle Pacific 2-1 and Western Washington 4-1. The Warriors hold a +4 goal differential and have outshot opponents 30–12 through two matches. Emmanuel Duran leads the team with two goals, while Gerardo Flores has added a goal and an assist. Goalkeeper Angel Ruiz-Hernandez owns a 1.00 goals-against average with five saves. Samuel Villanueva has also made an early impact, assisting on three of Stan State's four goals against Western Washington.
Scouting Simon Fraser (0-0-2)
Simon Fraser has opened with back-to-back draws, tying Hawai'i Pacific 1-1 and Westmont 4-4. The Red Leafs have shown offensive firepower, scoring five goals on just 22 shots (.227 shooting percentage), with four different players finding the back of the net. Defensively, they've conceded five goals on 38 shots and have been outshot nearly 2-to-1. Wednesday marks the third all-time meeting between the Warriors and Red Leafs. Simon Fraser won 2-1 in 2023 in Santa Barbara and 3-0 last season in Burnaby.
Scouting Saint Martin's (0-2-0)
Saint Martin's enters the week looking for its first win after a 2-1 loss to Westmont and a 2-0 setback against Hawai'i Pacific. The Saints have managed one goal in two games, scored by Cole Sullivan. Goalkeeper Connor Leistiko has nine saves with a 2.00 goals-against average. Stan State leads the all-time series 3-1, including a 4-1 win last season in Lacey. In that match, Adrian Yepez and Samuel Villanueva each scored, with Jose Ponce adding an assist.
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Looking Ahead
The Warriors return home Thursday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. to host Menlo College before closing non-conference play at Dominican on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 3:30 p.m.
Latest Athletics News
- Stan State Cross Country Hosting Kim Duyst Twilight to Open SeasonThe Stanislaus State men's and women's cross country teams will open their 2025 seasons this Saturday, September 13, by hosting the annual Kim Duyst Twilight at River Oaks Golf Course in Ceres, Calif. This year's meet will feature 25 collegiate teams and 67 high school teams.
- Stan State’s Emmanuel Duran Named FloCollege/CCAA Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the WeekStanislaus State junior Emmanuel Duran has been named the FloCollege/CCAA Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, as announced by the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). Duran played a pivotal role in the Warriors' perfect 2-0 start to the 2025 regular season, scoring two of the team's six goals.
- Mendoza Earns First CCAA/FloCollege Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week HonorsLeah Mendoza has been voted the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA)/FloCollege Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week for the first week of the 2025 season. This is the first time in Mendoza's career that she has received the honors, and the third in a row for Stanislaus State, including awards received at the end of the 2024 season.
- Stan State Men’s Soccer Ranked No. 14 Nationally, Third in West Region by United Soccer CoachesUnder the direction of head coach John Powell, Stanislaus State is ranked No. 14 nationally in the first United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll of the season, released this morning. The Warriors also earned a No. 3 ranking in the West Region.
- Warriors Play Four Matches at Biola/Vanguard Kickoff TournamentStan State's volleyball team continues their road trip with a second tournament, this time at the Biola/Vanguard Kickoff taking place in Costa Mesa and La Mirada, California. On September 11, the Warriors face Biola University (2-2), followed by Azusa Pacific University (3-0) and Vanguard University (2-1) on September 12, and Texas Permian Basin (1-3) on September 13.
- 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.
