SEASIDE, Calif.--- No. 3 nationally ranked Stan State men's soccer is headed to the CCAA Championship match after defeating Cal State East Bay, 2-0, in Friday's semifinal at Cal State Monterey Bay. The Warriors scored once in each half and recorded their 10th shutout of the season to earn a place in Sunday's title game at 11:30 a.m. against the winner of the Cal State Dominguez Hills–Cal State San Marcos semifinal.

First Half
Stan State struck first in the 32nd minute when Emmanuel Duran broke through with a composed finish inside the box after a setup from Adrian Yepez, giving the Warriors an early 1-0 advantage. The goal marked Duran's eighth of the season and third game-winner of the year. The Warriors controlled possession and outshot East Bay 7-2 in the opening period, keeping the Pioneers under constant pressure. The back line, led by Samuel Villanueva and Christian Brenes, along with Ian Reis, Federico Barbieri, and David Lozano, held East Bay in check to preserve the one-goal lead heading into halftime.

Second Half
The Warriors added an insurance goal in the 72nd minute as Alexis Cervantes buried a one-time finish off a perfectly placed cross from Jose Tizoc to make it 2-0. From there, Stan State's defense stayed organized and disciplined, allowing just three second-half shots. Goalkeeper Angel Ruiz-Hernandez made four saves to secure his record-breaking ninth shutout of the season, establishing a new single-season program mark, and the 14th of his career.

Warrior Notables

• Stan State advances to the CCAA Championship for the third time in program history and first since 2015.
• The Warriors improved to 15-1-1 overall, matching the program record for most wins in a single season (set in 2015).
• Emmanuel Duran scored his eighth goal of the season, his third game-winner, and added his third assist. Duran now ranks tied for fifth in single-season goals (9) and eighth in single-season points (21).
• Adrian Yepez recorded his seventh assist of the season, ranking fourth in program history for single-season assists.
• Alexis Cervantes tallied his fifth goal of the year, assisted by Jose Tizoc.
• Angel Ruiz-Hernandez earned his program-record ninth shutout of the season and ranks third all-time with 14 career clean sheets.
• The Warriors entered the semifinal ranked No. 3 nationally and No. 1 in NCAA Super Region 4.

Postseason Picture
With Friday's victory, Stan State advances to Sunday's CCAA Championship match at 11:30 a.m. in Seaside, where the Warriors will face the winner of the Cal State Dominguez Hills–Cal State San Marcos semifinal. Ranked No. 3 in the nation and No. 1 in NCAA Super Region 4, the Warriors have strengthened their case for a top seed in the upcoming NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Championship.

NCAA Outlook
The next NCAA Division II Super Region 4 rankings will be released Wednesday, Nov. 12. Tournament champions from the CCAA, RMAC, Lone Star, GNAC, and PacWest will receive automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament, with the top 10 teams from Super Region 4 advancing to the postseason field. The NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Championship Selection Show will air Monday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. ET on NCAA.com.

Stan State Postseason History
CCAA Postseason

• CCAA Championships: 1 (2012)
• CCAA Championship Appearances: 6 (2006, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2025)
• CCAA Championship Record: 4-3-4

Postseason History
2025 – CCAA Semifinals (Seaside): W, 2-0 vs. Cal State East Bay
2015 – NCAA First Round (Pomona): T, 1-1 (0-3 PK) vs. Cal State LA
  CCAA First Round (Turlock): W, 2-1 vs. Sonoma State
  CCAA Semifinal (Pomona): T, 1-1 (3-1 PK) vs. Cal State Dominguez Hills
  CCAA Final (Pomona): L, 0-2 vs. Cal Poly Pomona
2014 – CCAA First Round (La Jolla): T, 0-0 (5-4 PK) vs. UC San Diego
  CCAA Semifinal (Turlock): T, 0-0 (4-2 PK) vs. Cal State LA
  CCAA Final (Turlock): T, 1-1 (0-3 PK) vs. Cal Poly Pomona
2012 – NCAA First Round (Hayward): W, 3-2 vs. Notre Dame de Namur; L, 1-2 vs. Simon Fraser
  CCAA Semifinal (Carson): W, 4-1 vs. Cal State LA
  CCAA Final (Carson): W, 3-2 vs. Chico State

Up Next
Stan State returns to Cal State Monterey Bay for Sunday's CCAA Championship match at 11:30 a.m. against the winner of the No. 9 Cal State Dominguez Hills–Cal State San Marcos semifinal. The match will stream live on FloCollege, with live stats available through CCAA Tournament Central.