FRESNO, Calif.---Gerardo Flores scored the game-winning goal in the 86th minute off an assist from Eric Reis as Stan State men's soccer closed out its 2026 season with a 1-0 victory over Fresno Pacific Thursday afternoon at Ramirez Field. Flores' third goal of the season came with just 4:16 remaining in regulation, giving the Warriors their first road victory of the year and extending their unbeaten streak to four matches. Dylan Isasi recorded four saves for his fourth shutout of the season as Stan State outshot the Sunbirds 17-15 and held an 11-6 advantage in corner kicks.
Stan State finished its season at 5-6-7 overall and 3-4-5 in CCAA play with 14 conference points, while Fresno Pacific concluded its season at 6-10-1 overall and 3-8 in conference action. The Warriors went 2-0-2 over their final four matches, including consecutive victories over Cal Poly Humboldt and Fresno Pacific.
FIRST HALF
Stan State looked to establish its attack early, with Adrian Yepez sending the Warriors' first shot wide left in the eighth minute. The Warriors had an opportunity to take the lead in the ninth minute when Alexis Cervantes stepped to the penalty spot following a Fresno Pacific foul, but his attempt missed, keeping the match scoreless.
Fresno Pacific responded with several scoring opportunities. Andres Perez sent an attempt wide in the 15th minute before Isasi made his first save in the 16th minute, stopping Brandon Lopez. Isasi came up with another save on Lopez in the 22nd minute to keep the Sunbirds off the scoreboard.
The Warriors continued searching for the opening goal as Federico Barbieri had an attempt blocked in the 15th minute. Fresno Pacific threatened again in the 31st minute, but Isasi denied Bryan Lopez to record his third save of the half.
Stan State generated several chances over the final 12 minutes of the opening period. Jose Tizoc forced Sunbirds goalkeeper Arturo Alegria into a save in the 34th minute before Barbieri sent an attempt high in the 35th. Alfredo Figueroa had a shot go wide in the 40th minute, followed by an attempt from Reis that also missed the target.
Tizoc had another opportunity in the 41st minute, but Alegria made the save to preserve the scoreless draw heading into halftime.
The Warriors held an 8-7 advantage in shots and a 4-2 edge in corner kicks during the first half. Isasi recorded three saves, while Alegria finished with two.
SECOND HALF
Fresno Pacific opened the second half with offensive pressure, but Stan State's defense blocked an attempt by Perez in the 46th minute before Zion Vaughn sent a shot high in the 47th.
The Warriors responded in the 53rd minute when Yepez had a shot on goal stopped by the Fresno Pacific defense for a team save. Tizoc followed with a blocked attempt in the 54th minute before Flores had another shot blocked in the 55th.
The Sunbirds continued looking for the opening goal, with Brandon Lopez sending an attempt high in the 59th minute and Noah Naranjo missing wide in the 64th.
Fresno Pacific threatened again in the 72nd minute when Cole Keeslar placed a shot on goal, but Isasi came up with his fourth save of the afternoon to keep the match scoreless.
Stan State continued applying pressure in the final 15 minutes. Michael Daley had an attempt blocked in the 75th minute before Sergio Garcia sent a shot high moments later.
Flores had another attempt blocked in the 79th minute, and Barbieri sent a shot wide in the 80th. Emmanuel Duran nearly gave the Warriors the lead in the 82nd minute, but Alegria made the save.
The Warriors finally broke through at the 85:44 mark when Flores scored his third goal of the season off an assist from Reis, giving Stan State a 1-0 lead with just over four minutes remaining.
Stan State's defense held Fresno Pacific without another shot over the final minutes to secure the shutout victory.
The Warriors outshot Fresno Pacific 9-8 in the second half and held a 7-4 advantage in corner kicks. Stan State finished with a 17-15 edge in shots, including 5-4 in shots on goal, and an 11-6 advantage in corner kicks.
WARRIOR NOTABLES
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Stan State finished the 2026 season at 5-6-7 overall and 3-4-5 in CCAA play with 14 conference points.
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The Warriors closed the season on a four-match unbeaten streak (2-0-2), recording a scoreless draw at Menlo (Oct. 17), a 2-2 draw at Chico State (Oct. 22), a 4-3 victory over Cal Poly Humboldt (Oct. 24) and Thursday's 1-0 victory at Fresno Pacific.
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Stan State finished the season with consecutive victories, defeating Cal Poly Humboldt 4-3 on Senior Night before Thursday's 1-0 win at Fresno Pacific.
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Flores scored his third goal of the season and 12th of his Stan State career in the 86th minute. He finished his two-year career with 12 goals, seven assists and 31 points, tying Tony Amaral for 10th on the Warriors' career goals list and moving into a tie for fifth on the career points list with Manny Villegas and Alexis Cervantes.
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Flores recorded his second game-winning goal of the season and seventh of his Stan State career, including five during the 2025 season.
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Reis recorded his second assist of the season on Flores' game-winning goal.
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Isasi finished with four saves while playing all 90 minutes in goal, recording his fourth shutout of the season. He finished the year with 55 saves and a 1.61 goals-against average.
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Tizoc recorded three shots, including two on goal, while Flores and Barbieri also finished with three shots apiece.
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Stan State outshot Fresno Pacific 17-15 and held an 11-6 advantage in corner kicks.
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The Warriors recorded their first road victory of the season, finishing 1-4-3 away from Warrior Stadium.
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Stan State improved to 7-14-3 in the all-time series against Fresno Pacific, earning its first victory over the Sunbirds since a 2-1 decision in Fresno on Sept. 16, 2021.
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The Warriors finished their home schedule with a 4-2-4 record at Warrior Stadium.
