TURLOCK, Calif.---This past weekend, the Stan State men's basketball team participated in several community service opportunities, volunteering with local organizations and supporting educational and community programs.

Crowell Elementary Pumpkin Patch
On Friday, the Warriors volunteered with the Kiwanis Club at Crowell Elementary School's pumpkin patch. The event provided students with an opportunity to celebrate the fall season and select a pumpkin.

Carter Nelson Memorial Golf Tournament
The Warriors joined fellow student-athletes from Stan State women's basketball, golf, baseball and softball in volunteering at the annual Carter Nelson Memorial Golf Tournament at the Turlock Golf and Country Club. The event honors Carter Nelson's memory while raising funds and community support for Jessica's House, which provides free grief support for children, teens, young adults and their families.

"I was able to help out at both the Crowell Elementary School pumpkin patch and the Jessica's House Golf Tournament. At the school, it was great to see all the kids smile when they picked out their pumpkins. I thought it was really cool that Kiwanis provided an opportunity like that for the youth," said redshirt freshman Ross Widemon. "At Jessica's House, seeing the community come together for a great cause was amazing. I was also able to meet so many people who were interested in our basketball program this coming year."

KUAS Hosted Dinner
On Saturday, the Warriors attended a dinner hosted by Kyoto University of Advanced Science (KUAS). The event brought together instructors and members of the community involved with KUAS, which offers English-taught undergraduate programs in engineering, bioenvironmental sciences and business administration.

"This was my first time attending these events as a newcomer to the team. I really enjoyed meeting new people in the community, as well as the teachers from Kyoto, Japan. Meeting people from different backgrounds and different parts of the world was a great experience," said junior transfer Diego Martinez.

The dinner provided the Warriors an opportunity to connect with members of the KUAS community and learn more about the university's academic programs and international educational mission.

Up Next
The Warriors, under the direction of heac coach Paul Trevor, will open their 2026-27 schedule at the PacWest/CCAA Crossover on Nov. 13-14 in Rocklin, Calif. Stan State will face Jessup University on Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. and Dominican University of California on Nov. 14 at 5 p.m.

Stan State will host its home opener on Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. against Saint Martin's University at the Ed & Bertha Fitzpatrick Arena as part of the 2026 Stanislaus State Crossover Classic. The Warriors will also face Seattle Pacific University on Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Turlock.

The Warriors begin CCAA play on Dec. 3 at Cal State San Bernardino before hosting Chico State on Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. in their first home CCAA contest.