Joseph Wolkin, Author at The Statesman

Stony Brook Swimming and Diving readies for first season

Joseph WolkinSportsOctober 19, 2017

While the drive is there to succeed, it is Atkinson’s job to push the newly-formed women’s swimming and diving team to a level they have never seen before.

Softball preview: Seawolves seek to revamp after roster turnover

Joseph WolkinSportsFebruary 20, 2017February 20, 2017

The Seawolves’ 2017 pitching staff will play a vital role as the team attempts to come back from finishing third in the standings last year.

Gio Perez: Freshman arrives to SBU with international experience

Joseph WolkinFeatured SportsNovember 8, 2016

After conquering high school basketball in multiple states, freshman Gio Perez is ready for what lies ahead.

Softball comes back to beat Hofstra, 8-7

Joseph WolkinSportsApril 19, 2016April 20, 2016

Entering Tuesday’s matchup against Hofstra, senior pitcher Jane Sallen was gunning for her third consecutive no-hitter. However, Hofstra’s offense would not allow that.

Baseball drops all three in weekend series at Creighton

Joseph WolkinSportsMarch 29, 2016

Stony Brook Baseball gave up a two-run lead to a three-run eighth inning by Creighton on Friday, losing 5-4 after leading for the majority of the matchup.

Stony Brook loses at Youngstown State in Women’s Basketball Invitational

Joseph WolkinFeatured SportsMarch 17, 2016March 17, 2016

As the Stony Brook Women’s Basketball team attempted to keep its season going, Youngstown State had other ideas.

Women’s Basketball splits with win at Columbia, loss against Ole Miss

Joseph Wolkin & Gregory ZarbFeatured SportsNovember 30, 2015May 28, 2016

“We need to execute better,” McCombs said ahead of playing St. Bonaventure on Tuesday night at 7 p.m..

Women’s Basketball holds off Columbia’s late charge

Joseph WolkinFeatured SportsNovember 24, 2015March 14, 2016

A third quarter comeback nearly gave Columbia its fifth straight win to start the season. However, SBU prevailed, earning the 79-71 victory at Francis S. Levien Gymnasium.

Snow to emerge as leader in senior year

Joseph WolkinSportsNovember 9, 2015March 14, 2016

On Stony Brook University’s East Campus, senior forward Brittany Snow’s focus is away from basketball.

Stony Brook’s Slepian enjoys success behind the wheel

Joseph WolkinFeatured SportsAugust 31, 2015September 1, 2015

Dylan Slepian, a 20-year-old Stony Brook University student, is a driver in the Legends car division at Riverhead Raceway. He never won a race prior to 2015.