Stan State remains No. 2 in the USTFCCCA’s NCAA Division II West Region rankings after finishing second at the CCAA Championships. The Warriors, ranked No. 13 nationally, have held the regional No. 2 spot all season, behind conference rival Chico State.

By the Numbers
  • Stan State scored 50 points at the CCAA Championships; Chico State won with 29.
  • Three Warriors finished in the top seven: Stevie Holguin (fifth), Kekaihulali Halpern (sixth) and Annie Wild (seventh).
  • Stan State has finished second at the CCAA Championships four straight years and in the top two six straight times.
  • Five CCAA teams are ranked in the West Region top 10.
State of Play
  • Four Warriors earned All-CCAA honors; freshman Natalie Arriaza was named Freshman of the Year, and Halpern earned Newcomer of the Year.
  • Stan State has stayed in the national top 15 all season, reaching as high as No. 11.
What’s Next

Stan State races at the NCAA Division II West Regional in Sacramento on Nov. 21. The top three teams automatically qualify for nationals, with 10 additional at-large team spots available. The national championship is set for Dec. 4 in Lawrence, Kansas.

Bottom Line

Stan State’s consistent regional ranking and strong conference finish set up a meaningful test in Sacramento, where a top-three team finish would secure an automatic national-championship berth.