This Week in Warrior Sports
November 10-16, 2025

Historic Fall for the Warriors: All Five Teams Reach Postseason
All five Stanislaus State fall sports teams were postseason bound, marking just the second time in school history—and the first since 2015—that every program qualified for postseason play. The men's and women's soccer teams both earned spots in the CCAA Tournament and have advanced to the semifinals this weekend in Seaside after strong regular seasons highlighted by clutch performances down the stretch. Volleyball battled its way into the CCAA Tournament field with a resilient finish to the conference slate and will host the CCAA Championships at Fitzpatrick Arena, Nov. 20–22. Women's cross country placed fifth at the NCAA West Regional, led by Annie Wild, who earned All-West Region honors for the second straight year. The Warriors will learn Monday at 2 p.m. PT if they receive an at-large berth to the NCAA Championships. The men's cross country team also capped its season with a 13th-place finish at the regional meet, where Mason Oliveira narrowly missed all-region honors, continuing the program's steady rise on the course. It has been a dominant fall across the board for the Warriors.

Warrior Madness Set for Wednesday Night at Fitzpatrick Arena
The Stanislaus State Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (S.A.A.C.) and Warrior Athletics will host Warrior Madness on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Fitzpatrick Arena.
Fans are invited to meet the men's and women's basketball teams, take part in games and contests, and have a chance to win prizes as the Warriors get ready to kick off the 2025–26 basketball season. It's the perfect way to get loud, show Warrior pride, and celebrate the start of another exciting year on the court.

Men's Soccer Returns to Postseason for First Time Since 2015
The No. 3 Stanislaus State men's soccer team continued its outstanding season with a 4–0 win over UC Merced in the regular-season finale to improve to 14-1-1 overall and 8-1-1 in CCAA play. Ranked No. 3 heading into the postseason, the Warriors have earned their first CCAA Tournament berth since 2015 and will face Cal State East Bay in the semifinals on Friday, Nov. 14, at 10:30 a.m. in Seaside. Stan State has outscored its opponents 37–9 this season while posting nine shutouts, led by goalkeeper Angel Ruiz-Hernandez and a strong backline anchored by Ian Reis, Samuel Villanueva (10 assists), David Lozano, Christian Brenes, and Ryan Rosas. The Warriors' balanced attack features Gerardo Flores (9 goals), Emmanuel Duran (8 goals, 3 assists), Sebastian Carbajal (5 goals), and Alexis Cervantes (4 goals), with Adrian Yepez (6 assists) providing key playmaking support as the team looks to continue its historic run into the postseason.

Women's Soccer Advances to CCAA Semifinals
The No. 3-seeded Stanislaus State women's soccer team extended its winning streak to five matches and advanced to the CCAA semifinals for the fourth time in the last five seasons with a 3–2 victory over Cal State East Bay in the opening round of the CCAA Tournament. The Warriors, now 11-4-4 overall, will face Chico State this Friday, Nov. 14, at 4:30 p.m. in Seaside. Senior forward Kellyann Rodriguez scored game-winning goals in each of the last two matches, while Aliah Avila has provided a spark with four goals and seven assists this season. Olivia Maragos leads the team with seven goals, and Jocelin Roa has added four. Goalkeeper Zara Mujica continues to anchor a strong defensive unit with a 0.93 goals-against average and six shutouts, as the Warriors aim for their first trip to the CCAA Championship final since 2015.

Volleyball Clinches Second Straight CCAA Tournament Berth
The Stanislaus State volleyball team secured its second consecutive CCAA Tournament appearance and third in the last four seasons after wrapping up the regular season with an 11-12 overall record and a 9-7 mark in conference play. The Warriors have been powered by Christallynn Tate (206 kills), Isabella Saucedo (156 kills), and Malia Tanksley (130 kills), while setter Shaelyn Pruiett has directed the offense with 416 assists. Stan State has also been one of the league's top defensive teams, averaging 2.38 blocks per set behind strong play from Irene London and Fallon Freeman. The Warriors will close out the regular season this weekend with road matches at Cal State LA and Cal Poly Pomona on Nov. 14 and 15 before hosting the CCAA Championships at Fitzpatrick Arena, Nov. 20–22.

Women's Cross Country Places Fifth at NCAA West Regional
The No. 10-ranked Stanislaus State women's cross country team placed fifth with 182 points at the NCAA Division II West Regional Championships on Saturday at Ash Creek Preserve in Monmouth, Oregon. Competing in one of the nation's deepest fields, the Warriors finished behind No. 9 Chico State, Cal Poly Pomona, No. 20 Western Washington, and No. 13 Biola. Annie Wild led the way with a seventh-place finish in 20:44.2 to earn USTFCCCA All-West Region honors for the second straight year. Jacqueline Sanchez-Silva placed 30th (21:21.0), followed by Isabela Moreno (33rd, 21:22.5), Stevie Holguin (53rd, 21:44.7), and Nina Furtado (61st, 21:49.6) to complete the scoring five. The Warriors will await Monday's at-large selections, hoping to earn their second consecutive trip to the NCAA Division II National Championships and third in the past four seasons.

Men's Cross Country Finishes 13th at NCAA West Regional
The Stanislaus State men's cross country team placed 13th with 338 points at the NCAA Division II West Regional Championships on Saturday at Ash Creek Preserve in Monmouth, Oregon. The 10-kilometer race featured one of the nation's strongest fields, including four nationally ranked programs. Mason Oliveira led the Warriors with a 26th-place finish in 30:34.7, finishing just one spot shy of earning All-West Region honors, while twin brother Jackson Oliveira followed in 35th (30:59.3). Tanner Gerhart (66th, 31:40.0), freshman Patricio Kearney (89th, 32:26.8), and Evan Silva (122nd, 33:13.1) rounded out the scoring five. Freshmen Jonathan Hupman and Quentin Clarke completed the lineup as the Warriors closed another competitive regional campaign.

Women's Tennis Wraps Up Fall Season at Menlo Hidden Duals
The Stanislaus State women's tennis team closed its fall schedule with a strong showing at the Menlo College Hidden Duals, held Nov. 7–8 in Atherton. The Warriors faced Menlo College, Dominican University, and American River College over two days of competitive play, capping a productive fall campaign. On Friday, Maiah White led the way with a commanding 6-0, 6-1 singles win, while the Warriors swept all three doubles matches against American River. Parker Orlando and White also notched a key 7-6 (7-5) doubles victory over Dominican's top team. On Saturday, Stan State swept all six singles matches versus American River and earned two hard-fought three-set wins from Abbigail Mulick and Orlando to close out the event. Representing the Warriors were Mulick, Emma Yu, Orlando, White, Katrine Damkjær, Alessandra Del Pino Carvajal, and Emi Mikami. The Hidden Duals marked the end of Stan State's fall season, with the team set to return to action this spring when its full schedule is announced.

Men's Basketball Opens 2025–26 Season at Pioneer Conference Challenge
The Stanislaus State men's basketball team opens its 2025–26 season this weekend at the Pioneer Conference Challenge in Hayward. The Warriors will play two games inside Pioneer Gymnasium, facing William Jessup on Friday, Nov. 14, at 5:30 p.m., and Fresno Pacific on Saturday, Nov. 15, also at 5:30 p.m. The early-season event, hosted by Cal State East Bay, marks the start of a challenging non-conference slate for the Warriors, who will also travel to Menlo College (Nov. 19) and Dominican University (Nov. 22) before returning home to Fitzpatrick Arena on Nov. 26 to host Saint Martin's for Schedule Poster Night. Stan State will then host Cal Maritime on Nov. 29 for Family Day before beginning CCAA play in December. Fans can listen to Bryan Nelson call the games this weekend on BlueChipBroadcasting.com and watch live on FloCollege.

Women's Basketball to Open Regular Season Nov. 21 in Rocklin
The Stanislaus State women's basketball team begins its 2025–26 regular season next week at the Bill Holtz Classic in Rocklin. After an exhibition game at Division I Utah State on Thursday, Nov. 20, the Warriors will open official play on Friday, Nov. 21, at 12:30 p.m. against Bushnell University, followed by a matchup with William Jessup on Saturday, Nov. 22, at 2:30 p.m. Both games will be played at Jessup University's Warrior Arena and streamed live on the PacWest Network. Stan State will continue its non-conference slate at Fresno Pacific on Nov. 26 before opening CCAA play in December.

2025 CCAA Volleyball Tournament Presented by Under Armour Set for Fitzpatrick Arena
The 2025 CCAA Volleyball Tournament presented by Under Armour will be held November 20–22 at Ed & Bertha Fitzpatrick Arena in Turlock, California, hosted by Stanislaus State. The top six teams in the conference standings will qualify for the postseason, with the top two seeds earning a first-round bye. Tournament play begins Thursday, November 20, with quarterfinals featuring the No. 3 seed versus the No. 6 seed at 3 p.m., followed by the No. 4 seed versus the No. 5 seed at 5:30 p.m. Semifinal action continues Friday, November 21, as the No. 2 seed faces the Match 1 winner at 3 p.m. and the top-seeded team meets the Match 2 winner at 5:30 p.m. The CCAA champion will be crowned Saturday, November 22, when the semifinal winners battle for the title at 5 p.m. The tournament champion will receive the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Division II Championship.

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.

This week's Donna Pierce Warriors of the Week: Kellyann Rodriguez, Ian Reis, Emmanuel Duran, and Annie Wild
Stanislaus State standouts Kellyann Rodriguez (women's soccer), Ian Reis and Emmanuel Duran (men's soccer), and Annie Wild (women's cross country) have been named this week's Donna Pierce Warriors of the Week after leading their teams to strong performances to close the fall regular season and open postseason competition.

Kellyann Rodriguez
Senior forward Kellyann Rodriguez came through in the clutch with game-winning goals in back-to-back matches. She netted the decisive tally in the Warriors' 2–1 win over UC Merced in the regular-season finale, then scored the winner again in a 3–1 victory over Cal State East Bay in the opening round of the CCAA Tournament. Rodriguez continues to be a difference-maker in big moments, helping propel Stan State into the postseason.

Ian Reis
Reis scored a goal and anchored a dominant defensive effort in Stan State's 4–0 win over UC Merced in the regular-season home finale. His two-way impact helped the Warriors post the shutout and finish strong at Warrior Stadium.

Emmanuel Duran
Duran turned in a standout performance in the 4–0 victory over UC Merced, scoring a goal and adding an assist to spark the Warriors' attack. His energy and precision in the attacking third helped power Stan State's balanced offensive display.

Annie Wild
Junior standout Annie Wild led the No. 10-ranked Stanislaus State women's cross country team with a seventh-place finish (20:44.2) at the NCAA Division II West Regional Championships in Monmouth, Oregon. Her performance earned her USTFCCCA All-West Region honors for the second consecutive year, helping the Warriors place fifth in a deep, nationally ranked 28-team field.
 
UPCOMING WEEK IN WARRIOR SPORTS
Wednesday, November 12
Warrior Madness (5-6:30pm-Fitzpatrick Arena)

Friday, November 14
Men's Soccer vs. Cal State East Bay (10:30 a.m.-CCAA Semi-finals-Seaside, Calif.)
Women's Soccer vs. Chico State (4:30 p.m.-CCAA Semi-finals-Seaside, Calif.)
Volleyball at Cal State Los Angeles (5:00 p.m.)
Men's Basketball vs. Jessup (5:30 p.m.-Hayward, Calif.)

Saturday, November 15
Volleyball at Cal Poly Pomona (12:00 p.m.)
Men's Basketball vs. Fresno Pacific (5:30 p.m.-Hayward, Calif.)

Sunday, November 16
Men's Soccer TBA CCAA final (11:30 a.m.)
Women's Soccer Final (3:00 p.m.)