When this weekend is through, the Chico State women's soccer team will have just one regular-season road match remaining before it plays three in a row at home. The Wildcats' success over the next three days could go a long way in determining just what they are playing those home matches for.
 
Chico State enters this weekend's match at UC San Diego (Friday at 7 p.m.) and Cal State San Marcos (Sunday at 11:30 a.m.) in a three-way tie for third place in the California Collegiate Athletic Association standings. The top two teams earn a first-round bye in the CCAA Tournament, the next two will host a first-round match, and the other two will open the postseason on the road. The rest will watch from home.
 
Thus far, the Wildcats have handled their road-heavy schedule quite well, amassing a record of 8-3-1 overall and 4-2-0 in the CCAA. They're 5-2-0 away from home, including 3-1-0 in conference matches.
 
This weekend might pose their toughest road trip yet. UC San Diego is 10-0-1 overall, 5-1-0 in the CCAA, and ranked No. 2 in the nation by the United Soccer Coaches. Cal State San Marcos is 4-5-2 overall and 3-3-0 in the CCAA.
 
Friday might mark the final meeting between Chico State and UC San Diego, which is leaving for Division I beginning in the fall of 2020.
 
Links to live stats and streaming video for both matches are available at www.chicowildcats.com.
 
After this weekend, the Wildcats will be at Stanislaus State Wednesday, October 30, before returning home to play their final three regular-season matches at University Soccer Stadium.