Kenny Spurrell, Author at The Statesman

Stony Brook women’s basketball collapses at Albany to end title hopes

Kenny SpurrellSports Women's BasketballFebruary 27, 2022February 28, 2022

The Stony Brook women’s basketball team was in control with only nine minutes remaining in its matchup against the Albany Great Danes, but a fourth-quarter breakdown will likely cause the Seawolves to fall short of their end goal for the season.

No. 4 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse takes No. 3 Syracuse to the wire

Kenny SpurrellSports Women's LacrosseFebruary 21, 2022February 22, 2022

Disappointingly, the No. 4 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team couldn’t pull off a win in its season opener against the No. 3 Syracuse Orange, falling just shy of the victory by losing 12-11 at the Carrier Dome in a nail-biter on Sunday, Feb. 20.

Pallonetti ready to improve upon historic freshman campaign

Kenny SpurrellMen's Lacrosse Sports Spring Sports Preview 2022February 13, 2022February 14, 2022

After one of the most historic seasons in a red and blue jersey, expectations are as high as ever for sophomore attacker Dylan Pallonetti in his second season for the Stony Brook men’s lacrosse team.

Stony Brook men’s lacrosse seeks improvement from last year

Kenny SpurrellMen's Lacrosse Sports Spring Sports Preview 2022February 13, 2022February 13, 2022

The Stony Brook men’s lacrosse team had a terrific start last year, going 8-3 and sitting No. 14 in the national rankings after being named preseason favorites. Its final three games were, unfortunately, something to forget.

Stony Brook women’s basketball squeaks past Binghamton on missed FT

Kenny SpurrellSports Women's BasketballFebruary 3, 2022

After the news broke about the Stony Brook women’s basketball team’s ban from America East postseason play because of the school’s decision to move to the CAA next season, the Seawolves came out cold despite playing an opponent with a poor record.

Undefeated clash as SBU WBB beats Columbia

Kenny SpurrellSports Women's BasketballNovember 26, 2021November 27, 2021

The Stony Brook women’s basketball team has officially solidified its best start in program history, jumping out to 6-0 in a 91-82 road win over the Columbia Lions on Wednesday, Nov. 24.

Stony Brook women’s basketball stuns Rutgers for second-ever Big Ten win

Kenny SpurrellSports Women's BasketballNovember 16, 2021November 17, 2021

The Stony Brook women’s basketball pulled off one of the biggest upsets in program history this week with its 53-44 defeat of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, a No. 6 seed in last year’s NCAA Tournament.

Elijah Olaniyi’s return to Stony Brook sparks flashy offseason

Kenny SpurrellHoopla 2021 Men's Basketball SportsNovember 14, 2021November 19, 2021

Two seasons ago, Stony Brook graduate guard Elijah Olaniyi came into his own, solidifying himself as a star as a junior by putting up averages of 18.0 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. The Seawolves finished 20-13 and in second place in the America East, but were bounced by Hartford in the semifinals of the conference tournament.

Playoff picture muddied after Stony Brook men’s soccer routed by No. 6 New Hampshire

Kenny SpurrellSoccer SportsOctober 30, 2021November 1, 2021

The Stony Brook men’s soccer team failed to clinch a spot in the America East men’s soccer championship on Thursday, Oct. 28 as they lost 5-0 to the dominant No. 6 New Hampshire Wildcats.

Blowout loss to Maine extends Stony Brook women’s soccer skid

Kenny SpurrellSoccer SportsOctober 12, 2021

After racking up four straight wins, Stony Brook’s season was looking promising, but that streak was tarnished as it has been followed up by three straight losses following a 4-1 blowout loss on the road to the Maine Black Bears on Sunday, Oct. 10.