No. 3 Warriors Blank No. 16 Cal Poly Pomona for Third Straight Win Over Ranked Foe
POMONA, Calif.--- The No. 3 Warriors remained unbeaten and continued their dominant defensive form Saturday afternoon, taking down No. 16 Cal Poly Pomona, 1-0, at Kellogg Stadium. With the win, Stanislaus State improved to 9-0-1 overall — its most victories in a season since 2015 — while earning its fifth shutout and third consecutive victory over a nationally ranked opponent.
First Half
In a tight, physical opening 45 minutes, both teams traded early chances but neither could find the back of the net. Goalkeeper Angel Ruiz-Hernandez made three first-half saves to keep the match level, while the Warrior defense stood strong against 14 total Pomona shots on the day.
Second Half
The breakthrough came in the 58th minute when Sebastian Carbajal finished a perfect sequence from Gerardo Flores and Adrian Yepez to give the Warriors the lead. From there, the back line and Ruiz-Hernandez held firm, closing out the match for another shutout — his fifth of the season.
Warrior Notables
- Warriors improve to 9-0-1 overall, 3-0-1 CCAA — their most wins since 2015.
- Third straight win over a nationally ranked Top-25 opponent (4-0 vs ranked foes this season).
- Fifth shutout of the year behind Ruiz-Hernandez's five saves and the steady backline of Samuel Villanueva, Christian Brenes, Hugo Canedo, Ian Reis, Federico Barbieri, and David Lozano.
- Stan State has allowed just seven goals all season, posting a 0.70 team goals-against average.
- Angel Ruiz-Hernandez also owns a 0.70 goals-against average with five shutouts.
- Sebastian Carbajal scored his third goal of the season and first game-winner.
- Adrian Yepez recorded his fifth assist of the year.
- Gerardo Flores now leads the Warriors with 15 points on six goals and three assists and has played a part in nine of Stan State's 23 goals this season.
Up Next
The Warriors travel north to face Cal Poly Humboldt on Friday, Oct. 17, at 3 p.m.
They return home Sunday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. for Senior Day vs. Cal State San Marcos, honoring Angel Ruiz-Hernandez, Federico Barbieri, Ian Reis, Landon Leal Ruiz, Ryan Rosas, Samuel Villanueva, and Anthony Sanchez for their contributions to the program.
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