KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Stan State women's soccer closed a successful 2025 campaign receiving votes in the final United Soccer Coaches Division II National Poll, released on December 16. The Warriors earned national recognition after finishing the year with an 11-5-4 overall record, including a third-place finish in the CCAA regular-season standings, six conference victories, and a 7-3-1 home mark, as shown in the program's final statistics report.

Stan State outscored opponents 31–19 across 20 matches while posting eight shutouts, led by goalkeeper Zara Mujica, who recorded a 0.97 goals-against average, 68 saves, and a .782 save percentage in more than 1,760 minutes of action. Offensively, the Warriors produced a balanced attack with Olivia Maragos finishing as the team's leading scorer with seven goals, while Aliah Avila totaled 17 points on five goals and seven assists. The Warriors were also perfect from the spot, converting all five of their penalty kicks and securing six one-goal victories throughout the season.

The Warriors were one of several West Region programs represented in the final poll, joining Simon Fraser, Point Loma, Dominican, Cal State LA, Chico State, and Cal State San Marcos among the teams receiving votes. Florida Tech claimed the No. 1 national ranking after winning the NCAA Division II Championship.

Stan State's receiving-votes finish caps a year defined by defensive consistency, timely scoring, and steady statistical growth, reaffirming the program's continued presence in the national conversation.

Postseason Honors:
Stan State's strong season was reflected in an impressive collection of postseason accolades. Aliah Avila highlighted the awards haul with D2CCA First Team and United Soccer Coaches First Team All-West Region honors, while Makeila Yancey added a United Soccer Coaches Third Team All-West Region selection. Within the CCAA, Avila earned First Team recognition, Olivia Maragos was named to the Second Team, and Zara Mujica and Yancey each received Honorable Mention honors. Maragos also captured one of the conference's top individual awards as the CCAA Freshhnman of the Year, and Avila was additionally recognized for her postseason performance with a selection to the CCAA All-Tournament Team. Academically, Stan State placed five student-athletes on the Academic All-District Team: Avila, Grace Fabionar, Olivia Kamm, Katie Smith, and Yancey. The collection of regional, conference, and academic honors further underscored the Warriors' balanced excellence on the field and in the classroom during the 2025–26 campaign.

FloCollege/CCAA Players of the Week:
Stan State earned representation in the conference's weekly awards during the fall, highlighted by Makeila Yancey's selection as the CCAA Defensive Player of the Week for September eight–14. Yancey's performance anchored a strong early-season stretch for the Warriors and placed Stan State among the league's honorees in a year marked by standout defensive efforts across the conference. Her weekly recognition further emphasized the team's depth, balance, and sustained competitiveness throughout the season.

CCAA Statistical Leaders:
Stan State's impact was also evident throughout the CCAA statistical rankings. Olivia Maragos tied for second in the conference in goals and finished tied for fifth in total points, providing steady scoring production. Aliah Avila led the league in assists, tied for second in game-winning goals, and ranked third in total points, while Kellyann Rodriguez contributed to the Warriors' play making depth by tying for second in assists. In goal, Zara Mujica tied for second in total saves, ranked sixth in goals-against average, placed fourth in shutouts, and finished tenth in save percentage. As a team, Stan State ranked third in goals scored, second in scoring margin, and sixth in total saves, highlighting the Warriors' balanced strength in both attack and defense.

Single-Season Records:
Stan State's 2025 roster also left its mark on the program's single-season record book. Aliah Avila's seven assists placed her among the program's all-time leaders, tying her for ninth on the single-season list and joining standouts such as Danielle Ciraul, Marissa Dunaway, Maryssa McDuffy, and Marti Teunissen. Goalkeeper Zara Mujica added her name to the shutouts chart as well, finishing the season with 6.5 clean sheets, good for tenth place in program history. The Warriors' current achievements sit alongside legendary seasons from Karenee Demery, Emily Relles, and Chelsea Lewandowski, reinforcing the program's long tradition of excellence across both attacking and defensive statistical categories.

Career Record Book Highlights:
Stan State's 2025 roster also made notable additions to the program's career top-ten lists. Aliah Avila continued her rise up the charts, moving into a tie for seventh all-time in assists with 17 and joining an elite group that includes former standouts such as Marti Teunissen, Jade Poon, and Marissa Dunaway. Avila also climbed into the top tier of game-winning goal scorers, ranking third all-time with 11, matching the career totals of Marti Teunissen and Sadie Ortiz. In goal, Zara Mujica's breakout season propelled her to eighth all-time in career shutouts with seven and tenth in career saves with 66, placing her alongside some of the most accomplished goalkeepers in program history, including Chelsea Lewandowski, Breanna Vaughan, and Millie Brown. These updates reaffirm the long-term impact of Stan State's current core and their place within a tradition shaped by the program's greatest performers.

Postseason Tradition:
Stan State's 2025 campaign continued a long-established pattern of postseason success for the program. The Warriors have now qualified for the CCAA Championship Tournament in six straight seasons and 12 times since 2005, advancing to the semifinals in three of the last four years and earning first-round victories in both 2024 and 2025. The program's NCAA postseason résumé includes four national tournament appearances, highlighted by the 2014 West Region Championship and a run to the NCAA Quarterfinals. With competitive showings in recent CCAA tournaments—narrow overtime battles in 2023 and 2025, alongside decisive home wins in 2019, 2024, and 2025—Stan State has reinforced its standing as one of the conference's most consistent and resilient postseason performers.

Bolton Era Marks One of the Most Successful Periods in Program History
Gabriel Bolton has led Stan State women's soccer through one of the most consistently successful eras in program history, guiding the Warriors to sustained competitiveness across two decades. Since his arrival in 2006, Bolton has produced numerous winning seasons, highlighted by CCAA Championships in 2011 and 2013, an NCAA West Region title in 2014, and a pair of CCAA regular-season crowns, most recently in 2022. Under his direction, Stan State has advanced regularly to postseason play, including deep CCAA Championship runs and four NCAA Tournament appearances. The program has recorded double-digit win totals in 13 seasons during his tenure, including standout campaigns in 2013 (18-1-2), 2014 (16-4-2), 2019 (15-6-0), 2022 (10-4-4), 2024 (10-8-2), and 2025 (11-5-4). Year after year, Bolton's squads have remained among the conference's most competitive, cementing his legacy as one of the most accomplished coaches in Stan State women's soccer history.