Stan State opens the 2026-27 basketball season on the road, while its cross-country teams head toward the NCAA West Regional after strong conference finishes. The week’s broader update also recognizes standout soccer and cross-country seasons, as volleyball wraps up its campaign.

By the Numbers
  • 7 Warriors earned All-CCAA cross-country honors: 4 women and 3 men.
  • Women’s cross country placed 2nd with 50 points; men’s cross country finished 4th with 79 points.
  • Basketball opens Nov. 9 for the women and Nov. 13 for the men.
Yes, But

The basketball teams begin with road tests and new faces: the men return 10 players and add 6 newcomers, while the women return 6 and welcome 8 newcomers. Meanwhile, volleyball finished 8-16 overall, despite closing with a Senior Day sweep.

State of Play
  • Women’s basketball opens at Dominican Monday, then faces Concordia University Irvine and Biola in Irvine.
  • Men’s basketball plays Jessup and Dominican in Rocklin on Friday and Saturday.
  • Both cross-country teams compete at the NCAA Division II West Regional in Sacramento on Nov. 21.
What’s Next

The Warriors’ immediate focus is the basketball season openers and the Nov. 21 regional cross-country meet. Women’s and men’s basketball make their home debuts Nov. 24 and Nov. 20, respectively.

Bottom Line

Stan State enters the winter season with early momentum from cross country and a fresh start for both basketball teams; their opening road games will offer the first measure of what the new campaigns can deliver.