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Defender Jon Jelercic prepares to pass the ball

Jon Jelercic budding into a star for Stony Brook men’s soccer

Cameron Takmil August 19, 2023
Coming off a disastrous 2022 season, the Stony Brook men’s soccer team is looking for some star power to help it bounce back. Luckily for the program, it appears to have found a big-time player in defender Jon Jelercic.
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The Stony Brook womens soccer team walks onto the field on Thursday, Sept. 15. The Seawolves are looking to ascend further in the conference standings this year. KAYLA GOMEZ MOLANO/THE STATESMAN

High-powered offense figures to guide Stony Brook women’s soccer to playoffs

Cameron Takmil August 16, 2023
While the Stony Brook women’s soccer team's first impressions in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) are already etched in stone, the team is not done rising up the ladder.
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Left fielder Shauna Nuss lays out to make a diving catch on Saturday, March 18 against Hofstra. The Stony Brook softball team was swept by Delaware this past weekend. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook swept in low-scoring series by Delaware

Cameron Takmil April 9, 2023
It was a bad trip to Delaware for the Seawolves (13-20, 3-11 CAA), who were swept by the first-place Delaware Blue Hens in a three-game series over the weekend.
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11 different scorers lead Stony Brook men’s lacrosse to first-ever CAA win

11 different scorers lead Stony Brook men’s lacrosse to first-ever CAA win

Cameron Takmil March 19, 2023
A sock trick from midfielder Noah Armitage helped power the Stony Brook men’s lacrosse team to a blowout win in its conference opener. In their Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) debut, the Seawolves (4-4, 1-0 CAA) made a statement with a 19-3 win over the Hampton Pirates on Saturday.
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Center fielder Alicia Orosco taking batting practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Orosco had a hit in all three games this past weekend at Elon. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball swept in first-ever CAA series

Cameron Takmil March 12, 2023

In its first series against a Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) opponent, the Stony Brook softball team met its match in every phase of the game. This past weekend, the Seawolves (6-10, 0-3 CAA)...

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Guard Tanahj Pettway (right) drives down the lane after picking up a screen from forward Kenan Sarvan (left). Pettway became the teams sixth man this past season after starting buried on the depth chart. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

How Tanahj Pettway went from an afterthought to a reliable sixth man

Cameron Takmil March 8, 2023

Even after rising through the ranks of Junior College (JUCO) to Division I basketball, guard Tanahj Pettway still feels like the best is yet to come from him. Bitten by the injury bug, the Stony...

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Shortstop Kyra McFarland fielding her position in a practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. McFarland added another five hits in the FIU

Stony Brook softball drops three of five in FIU Tournament

Cameron Takmil March 6, 2023

After an incredible run in the 2022 Florida International University (FIU) Tournament — where catcher Corinne Badger hit six home runs — the Stony Brook softball team looked to repeat its success....

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First baseman/designated player Ashley Jacobson taking batting practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Jacobson wnet 3-for-7 in the Hampton/Norfolk Battle at the Bays tournament last weekend. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball takes two of three in Battle at the Bay tournament

Cameron Takmil February 27, 2023
A great weekend from starting pitcher Mia Haynes helped the Stony Brook softball team get back to .500 on the year.
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Head coach Megan Bryant hitting ground balls in practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Bryant is primed to lead her team to a the CAA championship in 2023. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Continuity, strong bats give Stony Brook softball a legitimate chance in the CAA

Cameron Takmil February 12, 2023
Last season was an unorthodox one for the Stony Brook softball team. Though they suffered several key departures heading into the 2022 season, the Seawolves finished with their highest win total in a decade. 
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Guard Tyler Stephenson-Moore looking to create a shot against Monmouth on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Stephenson-Moore returned from an injury and played well, but it was still not enough for the Stony Brook mens basketball team. VIKRAM SETHI/THE STATESMAN

Sloppy offense, poor discipline hands Stony Brook men’s basketball third-straight loss

Cameron Takmil February 9, 2023
Self-inflicted wounds put an end to a late-game surge by the Stony Brook men’s basketball team, as it fell short against the last-place team in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). 
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Forward Shamarla King driving the lane against Drexel on Sunday, Feb. 5. King recorded 11 points and three steals in the Stony Brook womens basketball teams loss to Drexel. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Washington’s 40-piece sinks Stony Brook women’s basketball against Drexel

Cameron Takmil February 6, 2023
The Seawolves (13-8, 7-3 CAA) wrapped up their three-game homestand on Sunday, losing a back-and-forth contest against the Drexel Dragons 66-65. Stony Brook was unable to contain Drexel guard Keishana Washington, who erupted for 40 points and spoiled the Seawolves' day with a game-winning shot in the closing seconds.
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Forward Frankie Policelli and guard Tyler Stephenson-Moore between plays against Sacred Heart on Monday, Dec. 12. Policelli averaged 29.5 points per game on 57.6% shooting last week. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball splits eventful weekend down south

Cameron Takmil and Garcelle Jean-Louis January 29, 2023
The Stony Brook men’s basketball team had a wild ride down in Virginia, but the rest of its season is now in jeopardy.
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