Ethan Tam, Author at The Statesman

Stony Brook hangs around early, but No. 4 Oregon slams door in second half

Ethan TamFootball SportsSeptember 19, 2021September 19, 2021

The Seawolves were down by just a field goal at the end of the first quarter and trailed by only 10 at halftime to the No. 4 FBS-ranked Oregon Ducks, the two-time defending Pac-12 champions, making many across the country nervous at the close score.

Stony Brook football thrashes Colgate for first win

Ethan TamFall Sports Preview 2021 Football SportsSeptember 11, 2021September 12, 2021

The Stony Brook football team trounced the Colgate Raiders 24-3 on Saturday, Sept. 11 at Andy Kerr Stadium in Hamilton, New York, thanks to solid performances on both sides of the ball.

Football preview: Stony Brook looks to continue non-conference success against Colgate

Ethan TamFootball SportsSeptember 10, 2021September 11, 2021

The Seawolves will travel upstate to face the Colgate Raiders on Saturday, Sept. 11 at Andy Kerr Stadium, looking to rebound from last Thursday’s painful season-opening loss to New Hampshire. It will be the first meeting between these two schools since 2013, with Stony Brook leading the all-time series 3-1.

Hofstra sweeps Stony Brook volleyball in home opener

Ethan TamSports VolleyballSeptember 10, 2021

Few matchups could be as deserving a choice for a home opener as the Battle of Long Island. Following two weeks of tournament play, the Stony Brook volleyball team returned home to Pritchard Gymnasium on Tuesday, Sept. 7.

400 SBU students forced out of residential halls following flood damage

Ethan Tam & Niki NassiriBreaking News Top StorySeptember 3, 2021September 3, 2021

Both Ammann and Gray residence halls in Mendelsohn Community will remain closed for the fall 2021 semester because of significant flood damage endured in the basements on Sept. 2 during Hurricane Ida, according to Stony Brook University (SBU) officials.

Comeback falls short as turnovers put Stony Brook in early hole against UNH

Ethan TamFootballSeptember 3, 2021September 3, 2021

The Seawolves fell 19 yards shy of completing what would have been an all-time comeback, ultimately falling 27-21 to the New Hampshire Wildcats at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 2 in the season opener.

Facing difficult road ahead, Stony Brook football seeks consistency in 2021

Ethan TamFootballAugust 30, 2021August 30, 2021

Picked to finish 10th out of 12 teams in the Colonial Athletic Association, the Stony Brook football team is seeking a reversal of fortunes.

Francese’s goal carries Stony Brook women’s soccer over Columbia for first win

Emmanuel Jaquez & Ethan TamSoccerAugust 29, 2021August 29, 2021

With its home opener against Quinnipiac canceled due to conditions from Hurricane Henri, the Seawolves’ season debut at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium was pushed back a week to Sunday, Aug. 29 versus the Columbia Lions.

After 23 years at LIU, Bryan Collins hired as Stony Brook D-line coach

Ethan TamFootballAugust 25, 2021August 29, 2021

The coaching staff of the Stony Brook football team gained another shakeup on Tuesday, Aug. 17, when it was announced that Bryan Collins would be joining the Seawolves as their new defensive line coach.

NBA G League executive named new America East commissioner

Ethan TamSportsAugust 15, 2021

The America East Conference announced on Thursday, August 12 that Brad Walker, current vice president of the head of basketball operations for the National Basketball Association (NBA) G League, has been named the conference’s next commissioner.