The Stan State Warriors women’s soccer team faces a pivotal match to close its 2026 regular season on Thursday, October 29, at Fresno Pacific University. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. at Ramirez Field in Fresno, California. The Warriors hold a 7-5-4 overall record and a 6-4-2 mark in California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) play, sitting tied for seventh in the conference standings with Cal State Monterey Bay, both with 20 points.
Led by first-year head coach Adam James, the Warriors are vying to secure one of seven spots in the CCAA Tournament, which begins November 1. Stan State holds a key tiebreaker advantage over Monterey Bay due to a 2-1 home win on September 18, though additional tiebreaker criteria apply if more teams are involved in a tie.
Stan State historically dominates Fresno Pacific, leading the series 11-0 overall and 6-0 in Fresno. The Warriors have outscored their opponent 28-6 and posted six shutouts in this series, including a 4-2 victory in 2022. The upcoming contest marks the first between these teams as CCAA rivals.
Offensively, leading scorer Olivia Maragos tops the team with six goals and four assists, closely followed by senior Aliah Avila with four goals and three assists. Defensively, senior goalkeeper Zara Mujica anchors the team with 69 saves, a .831 save percentage, six individual shutouts, and a 0.90 goals-against average. Mujica ranks second in the conference in saves per match.
Stan State enters this match on a three-game unbeaten streak, including draws against Chico State and Cal Poly Humboldt, the latter highlighted by Mujica’s late penalty kick save. The Warriors will look to continue their momentum to clinch a tournament berth.
The CCAA Tournament will feature seven teams, with the top seed earning a first-round bye. Quarterfinal matches begin November 1 at higher-seeded campus sites, with semifinals and finals slated for November 5 and 7 at Kellogg Stadium in Pomona. The tournament champion earns an automatic bid to the NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship.
The regular-season finale will be streamed live on FloCollege, providing fans with real-time access to the high-stakes encounter.
CSB Take
Stan State’s decisive match against Fresno Pacific carries significant postseason implications, as the Warriors strive to secure a CCAA Tournament berth under the guidance of first-year head coach Adam James. The team’s strong defensive efforts, particularly from goalkeeper Zara Mujica, combined with offensive contributions from Olivia Maragos and Aliah Avila, set the stage for a competitive finish. Clinching a spot in the tournament would validate the Warriors’ steady progress this season and offer momentum as they enter conference postseason play.
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