This Week in Warrior Sports
November 24–30, 2025

Historic Fall Continues as Warriors Shine on National Stage
The postseason stage brought historic performances from Stanislaus State Athletics as both the men's soccer and women's cross country teams achieved new milestones. The No. 3-ranked men's soccer squad advanced to the NCAA Division II Third Round for the first time in program history with a decisive 2–0 victory over Hawai'i Hilo, while the No. 22-ranked women's cross country team capped its season with a 12th-place national finish — matching the best in school history — highlighted by an All-America run from junior standout Annie Wild. The pair of achievements underscored a record-setting fall season that has placed Stan State among the nation's elite programs.

Men's Soccer Begins NCAA Tournament with 2–0 Second Round Win
The No. 3-ranked Stanislaus State men's soccer team began its NCAA postseason with a 2–0 victory over Hawai'i Hilo in the Division II Super Region IV Second Round. Emmanuel Duran opened the scoring on an assist from Jose Ponce and Samuel Villanueva, and Sebastian Carbajal added an insurance goal later in the match with Villanueva providing his second assist of the day. With those two helpers, Villanueva set and extended the program's all-time assists record to 17, making him the career assists leader in Stanislaus State men's soccer history. The Warriors' defense recorded its 12th shutout of the season as they advanced to the NCAA Division II Third Round for the first time in school history. Stan State will host No. 8 Midwestern State on Sunday, Nov. 30, at 3 p.m. in Turlock, with the winner advancing to the NCAA Championship Quarterfinal Round on Dec. 5 or 6.

Wild Leads Women's Cross Country to Historic Finish
The No. 22-ranked Stan State women's cross country team concluded its 2025 campaign with a 12th-place finish at the NCAA Division II National Championships in Kenosha, Wisconsin — matching the best team performance in program history. Junior Annie Wild earned All-America honors after placing 24th overall in 20:52.3, becoming the fourth All-American in Stan State women's cross country history. Wild's success capped a decorated year that included an NCAA indoor national title in the mile and outdoor All-America honors in the 1,500 meters, firmly establishing her among the most accomplished runners in school history.

Men's Basketball Extends Win Streak to Three
Stanislaus State men's basketball improved to 3–1 overall after earning back-to-back road wins, defeating Menlo 78–74 on Nov. 19 and Dominican 93–89 on Nov. 22. The victory over Dominican snapped the Penguins' three-game winning streak as the Warriors completed a perfect week on the road. Senior guard Donjae Lindsey led the way with 14.3 points and seven assists per game, while Daniel Ameyaw provided a dominant inside presence, averaging 12.3 points and 8.8 rebounds. Jason Zimmer added offensive spark from deep, connecting on 60 percent of his three-point attempts (12-for-20) through the first four contests. The Warriors are averaging 76.0 points per game and shooting 47 percent from the field while outrebounding opponents by four per game. They will return home this week to host Saint Martin's on Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 5 p.m. and Cal Maritime on Saturday, Nov. 29, at 3 p.m. in Fitzpatrick Arena before opening CCAA play in December.

Volleyball Closes Season at CCAA Tournament
Stanislaus State volleyball capped its 2025 season with a strong showing at the CCAA Championship Tournament, marking the program's second consecutive and third appearance in the last four years. The Warriors finished the year with a 13–13 overall record and 11–7 in conference play after winning five of their final seven regular-season matches to secure a postseason berth. In the CCAA quarterfinals, Stan State pushed San Francisco State to five sets before falling 3–2. Setter Shaelyn Pruiett was named to the CCAA All-Tournament Team after averaging 8.0 assists and 2.0 digs per set over the final weekend. Christallynn Tate led the Warriors offensively this season with 243 kills, while Isabella Saucedo (166) and Malia Tanksley (164) added consistent production. Stan State's blocking unit — led by Irene London and Fallon Freeman — ranked among the best in the conference at 2.37 blocks per set, closing out a balanced and competitive campaign.

Women's Basketball Splits Opening Weekend
Stanislaus State women's basketball opened the 2025–26 season with a 1–1 showing at the Bill Holtz Classic in Rocklin. The Warriors edged Bushnell, 62–60, in their opener before falling to host Jessup, 75–67, the following day. Eryn Gardner led the team with 19.5 points and 9.5 rebounds per game, including a 25-point performance against Bushnell, while Karissa Hukill scored 17 points in her Warrior debut. MilaSarai Tau added 11 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, and Aaliyah Dias chipped in 7.5 points while hitting three three-pointers over the weekend. As a team, Stan State averaged 64.5 points and 10 steals per game in the season's first two contests. The Warriors will continue non-conference play this Wednesday, Nov. 26, at Fresno Pacific with tipoff set for 3 p.m.

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Crab Feed Set for February 28, 2026
Save the date for the annual Warrior Athletics Crab Feed on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Enjoy an evening of great food, fun, and fellowship while supporting Warrior student-athletes. All proceeds from the event benefit the Warrior Athletics Department Scholarship Fund. For more information, visit warriorathletics.com.
 
Donna Pierce Warriors of the Week: Samuel Villanueva & Annie Wild
Two Warriors who reached historic milestones on the national stage have been named this week's Donna Pierce Warriors of the Week — men's soccer defender Samuel Villanueva and women's cross country standout Annie Wild.

Villanueva, a senior defender, was instrumental in leading the No. 3-ranked Stan State men's soccer team to a 2–0 victory over Hawai'i Hilo in the NCAA Division II Super Region IV Second Round. He assisted on both goals in the win, breaking the program's all-time career assists record with his 16th on the opening goal and extending it to 17 on the second. Villanueva's performance helped the Warriors advance to the NCAA Super Region IV Third Round for the first time in program history; the team's previous deepest run came in 2012, when Stan State reached the second round. He also anchored a defense that posted its 12th shutout of the season and now stands alone as the career assists leader in Stanislaus State men's soccer history.


Wild capped off an extraordinary year for the No. 22-ranked Stan State women's cross country team with a historic All-America performance at the NCAA Division II National Championships in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The junior standout finished 24th overall in 20:52.3 to earn All-America honors — becoming just the fourth All-American in program history — and led the Warriors to a 12th-place team finish, matching the best in school history. Wild's success at nationals capped a remarkable 2025 campaign in which she also earned NCAA Division II Indoor National Champion honors in the mile and Outdoor All-America honors in the 1,500 meters, firmly establishing her as one of the most decorated distance runners in Stan State history.


Upcoming Week in Warrior Sports
Wednesday, Nov. 26
– Women's Basketball at Fresno Pacific, 3 p.m.
– Men's Basketball vs. Saint Martin's, 5 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 29
– Men's Basketball vs. Cal Maritime, 3 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 30
– Men's Soccer vs. No. 8 Midwestern State, 3 p.m. (NCAA Division II Third Round, Turlock)