Stan State Men’s Soccer Ranked No. 2 Nationally, No. 1 in West for Third Straight Week
KANSAS CITY, Mo.--- Stanislaus 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.
This marks Stan State's first 6–0 start since 2015, when the Warriors opened the season 7–0. The current squad has matched that early-season dominance, showing the same ability to string together results while rising in both regional and national recognition.
Recent Results
On Sept. 18, the Warriors blanked No. 19 Menlo, 1-0, behind a first-half strike from Emmanuel Duran, assisted by Adrian Yepez and Samuel Villanueva. The result marked their third straight shutout and improved the team to 5-0.
Then on Sept. 20, Stan State edged Dominican 1-0 in a road match to improve to 6-0 — their best start since 2015 — and recorded a fourth straight shutout. Gerardo Flores delivered the game-winner in the 16th minute off a feed from Villanueva, and Ruiz-Hernandez made key saves to preserve the clean sheet.
NCAA Stat Leaders
Stan State ranks in the top ten nationally in seven statistical categories: first in winning percentage, third in save percentage, third in goals-against average, fourth in goal differential, fifth in assists per game, and seventh in shutout percentage. Individually, Samuel Villanueva leads the nation in both total assists and assists per game, Gerardo Flores is third in game-winning goals, and goalkeeper Angel Ruiz-Hernandez stands fifth in goals-against average and seventh in save percentage.
West Region Rankings
Behind Stan State at No. 1, Cal Poly Pomona is ranked No. 2, followed by Seattle Pacific at No. 3, Cal State Los Angeles at No. 4, and Cal State San Bernardino at No. 5. Rounding out the top 10 are Western Oregon, Hawai'i Pacific, Menlo, Cal State Dominguez Hills, and Point Loma.
UP NEXT:
The Warriors now turn their attention to the start of California Collegiate Athletic Association play, hosting Cal State East Bay on Friday, Oct. 3, at 4:30 p.m., before welcoming No. 21 Cal State Los Angeles on Sunday, Oct. 5, at 11:30 a.m.
Latest Athletics News
- No. 2 Stan State Travels for Ranked Weekend CCAA Road TripThe No. 2-ranked Stanislaus State men's soccer team continues its best start in program history as it travels for two nationally ranked CCAA road tests this weekend. The Warriors head to No. 25 Cal State San Bernardino on Friday, Oct. 10 at 12:30 p.m., before facing No. 11 Cal Poly Pomona on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 2 p.m.
- Volleyball Set for Road and Home CCAA TestsThe Stanislaus State volleyball team continues its 2025 CCAA schedule this week with two key matches. The Warriors travel to San Francisco State on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 5 p.m., before returning home to host Cal State Los Angeles, who is receiving votes nationally, on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. inside Fitzpatrick Arena.
- This Week in Warrior SportsThis Week in Warrior Sports October 6-12, 2025Men's Soccer Off to Best Start in Program History The No. 2 Stanislaus State men's soccer team kept rolling through the opening weekend of CCAA play, going 1-0-1 to improve to 7-0-1 — the best start in program history. The Warriors battled to a 2-2 draw against Cal State East Bay on Friday behind goals from Sebastian Carbajal (assist Jose Ponce) and Samuel Villanueva (assist Gerardo Flores), then rallied past No. 21 Cal State Los Angeles, 2-1, on Sunday with goals from Gerardo Flores (assist Landon Leal Ruiz) and Alexis Cervantes (assist Ian Reis).
- No. 2 Warriors Top No. 21 Cal State LA, Extend Unbeaten Streak to Eight in Best Start in Program HistoryNo. 2 Stanislaus State showed its depth and resilience Sunday afternoon, rallying from an early deficit to defeat No. 21 Cal State Los Angeles, 2–1, in a nationally ranked California Collegiate Athletic Association showdown at Warrior Stadium. The victory extended the Warriors' unbeaten streak to eight matches and marked their first win over Cal State LA since 2010. Gerardo Flores and Alexis Cervantes scored the Warrior goals, while Landon Leal Ruiz and Ian Reis each provided assists.
- Maragos Nets First Game-Winner as Warrior Defense Posts Fifth ShutoutStanislaus 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.
- Warriors Battle to Five Sets at Cal State East Bay Behind Trio of Double-Doubles.Despite a career-high 17 kills from Christallynn Tate and double-doubles from Isabella Saucedo, Shaelyn Pruiett, and Reagan Wilkerson, Stanislaus State saw its six-match winning streak come to an end Saturday night with a five-set setback at Cal State East Bay in CCAA volleyball action at Pioneer Gym.
