SEASIDE, Calif.---The No. 3-seeded Stanislaus State women's soccer team's bid for a CCAA Tournament title came up just short Friday evening, as the Warriors fell to No. 2 seed Chico State, 2-1, in double overtime of the CCAA Women's Soccer Tournament semifinals at Cardinale Stadium. Both teams entered the week receiving votes nationally in the United Soccer Coaches poll. The Warriors move to 11-5-4 overall, while Chico State improves to 10-5-4 and advances to Sunday's championship match.

First Half
The Warriors and Wildcats played a tense, defensive first half as both teams struggled to find chances in the attacking third. Zara Mujica made a key save on a shot from Baylee Gregerson in the ninth minute to keep the match level, while Stan State's best look came from Jocelin Roa in the 44th minute, whose shot sailed just over the crossbar. The teams went into halftime scoreless, with Chico holding a 7–3 edge in shots.

Second Half
The Warriors broke through early in the second half. In the 50th minute, Aliah Avila was taken down in the box and converted the ensuing penalty kick to give Stanislaus State a 1-0 lead—her fourth goal of the season and third career PK goal. Chico State pressed forward and equalized in the 82nd minute when Makayla Cruz-Martinez finished from close range after a deflection in the box, tying the match at 1-1.

Overtime
Neither team could find the winner in the first overtime period despite strong defensive efforts from both sides. Mujica came up with another big save in the 91st minute on a low shot from Justyce Amey to keep the score tied. In the 108th minute of double overtime, Chico broke through when Cruz-Martinez netted her second goal of the match, assisted by Jiana Martin, to seal the 2-1 victory and send the Wildcats to Sunday's final.

Warrior Notables

• Aliah Avila scored her fifth goal of the season and now has 17 points.
• Zara Mujica recorded two saves and ranks fifth in the CCAA in GAA (0.93), fourth in save percentage (.795) and shutouts (6), and third in saves (66).
• The Warriors were out-shot 20–8 but held the Wildcats to four shots on goal across 108 minutes.
• Stan State has reached the CCAA semifinals in four of the last five seasons.

NCAA Outlook
Stanislaus State was ranked seventh in this week's NCAA Division II West Region rankings released Wednesday and remains in contention for an at-large berth to the NCAA Tournament. The NCAA Selection Show will announce the field on Monday, Nov. 17, at 6:30 p.m. ET on NCAA.com.