The California State University, Stanislaus Stan State Warriors men’s soccer team will conclude their 2026 regular season on October 29 with a California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) match against Fresno Pacific University. The match is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. local time at Ramirez Field in Fresno, California.
The Warriors enter this final regular-season game with a 4-6-7 overall record and a 2-4-5 mark in CCAA conference play. Stan State is aiming to secure its first road victory of the season after a recent 4-3 comeback win against Cal Poly Humboldt on Senior Night at Warrior Stadium. In that match, Alexis Cervantes recorded a hat trick, tying the program’s single-match goal record, while Kenneth Solares scored the game-winning goal in the 76th minute.
Head coach John Powell is leading the team in his fourth season at California State University, Stanislaus. Powell holds a 32-24-17 record with the Warriors and guided the program to a historic 17-2-1 season in 2025, including winning the CCAA Tournament Championship and reaching the NCAA Division II Third Round.
Key contributors this season include Alexis Cervantes with nine goals and 18 points, Adrian Yepez who leads the team with eight assists and 42 shots, Emmanuel Duran with three goals and one assist, Kenneth Solares with two goals and one assist, and goalkeeper Dylan Isasi who has accumulated 51 saves, three shutouts, and played every minute in goal through the season. Stan State has scored 26 goals and contributed 26 assists while conceding 29 goals this year.
Fresno Pacific University arrives at the match with a 6-9-1 overall record and a 3-7 conference record, ranking 10th in the CCAA standings. The Sunbirds have scored 32 goals this season and allowed 25. Their leading offensive player is Zion Vaughn, who has recorded 10 goals and two assists so far.
Though the Warriors have been eliminated from CCAA Tournament contention, they seek to finish their 2026 campaign positively by earning a road victory at Fresno Pacific.
CSB Take
While the Stan State Warriors men’s soccer team cannot qualify for the postseason this year, finishing the 2026 season with a strong performance on the road could be vital for building momentum and developing confidence within the squad. The leadership of head coach John Powell, coupled with standout player contributions, provides a sturdy foundation the program can build upon. This final match provides valuable playing experience for core team members as they prepare to improve in the upcoming season.
Source: Original report
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