Kenny Spurrell, Author at The Statesman

Sarvan’s career night lifts Stony Brook men’s basketball in home opener

Kenny SpurrellMen's Basketball SportsNovember 13, 2022

After a historic loss in its season opener at Florida, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team rebounded in a big way on the back of forward Kenan Sarvan.

Stony Brook men’s basketball suffers worst defeat since 2016 in season opener

Kenny SpurrellMen's Basketball SportsNovember 11, 2022November 11, 2022

The Stony Brook men’s basketball team did not put up a great fight in its season opener at Florida, leading to the worst beatdown they have suffered in almost six years.

Stony Brook men’s basketball seeking a smoother ride in CAA with new roster

Kenny SpurrellMen's Basketball SportsNovember 6, 2022December 8, 2022

Following a disappointing season, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team now finds itself in uncharted territory. With a new conference, new players and low expectations, the Seawolves will look to prove the doubters wrong in their 2022-23 campaign.

New crop of transfers looking to elevate Stony Brook men’s basketball

Kenny SpurrellMen's Basketball SportsNovember 6, 2022December 8, 2022

The Seawolves will rely heavily on their five new transfer students, who bring a unique set of skills different from the ones that last year’s team possessed. Expect them to be integral to the Seawolves’ success as they look to make a mark in their first season in the CAA.

Walk-on Ross Tallarico’s hard work finally being realized in 2022

Kenny Spurrell & Mike AndersonFootball SportsOctober 14, 2022October 27, 2022

After joining the Stony Brook football team as a walk-on in 2020, nobody could have predicted that running back Ross Tallarico would be playing meaningful snaps in a Seawolves jersey. The redshirt sophomore’s story embodies that of a true underdog.

Stony Brook women’s soccer salvages point in high-scoring affair

Kenny SpurrellSports Women's SoccerOctober 10, 2022November 11, 2022

In a game that looked to be finished, forward Gabrielle Côté’s game-tying goal with five seconds left was the saving grace that the Stony Brook women’s soccer team needed.

Linn Beck making transition to U.S. look easy

Kenny SpurrellSports Women's SoccerOctober 5, 2022November 11, 2022

Being only 17 years old in a new country can be nerve-racking to some. But for Linn Beck, no emotions or feelings stand between her and success on the pitch. The freshman midfielder has been a revelation for the Stony Brook women’s soccer team.

Curtis Copenhaver making a name for himself with the Stony Brook men’s soccer team

Kenny SpurrellMen's Soccer SportsSeptember 25, 2022November 11, 2022

Curtis Copenhaver may very well be one of the team’s most valuable players in 2022. The Seawolves could have found themselves in deep trouble after starting goalkeeper Edmond Kaiser went down with an injury following the season opener.

JUCO transfer Reilly Rich making an instant impact for Stony Brook women’s soccer

Kenny SpurrellSports Women's SoccerSeptember 13, 2022November 11, 2022

After needing to add a premier scoring threat to a dull offense, the Stony Brook women’s soccer team struck gold this offseason with the acquisition of forward Reilly Rich.

Stony Brook men’s soccer upsets Hofstra for first win in CAA

Kenny SpurrellMen's Soccer SportsSeptember 6, 2022November 11, 2022

The Seawolves showed out in their first conference game of the season on Saturday, Sept. 3 with a 2-1 win over the Hofstra Pride at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium. The victory marked the first conference win as members of the CAA for Stony Brook.