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Guard Toby Onyekonwu dribbling the ball on Thursday, Feb. 3. The Stony Brook mens basketball team had a tough night offensively in a 69-55 loss to Elon. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball suffers demoralizing upset at home

Kenny Spurrell February 3, 2023
The Seawolves (8-15, 4-6 CAA) bottomed out in their return to Island Federal Arena on Thursday, as they were dismantled by the Elon Phoenix 69-55. Without the presence of their co-captain and leading-scorer Tyler Stephenson-Moore, the Seawolves found themselves one step behind a team that had not won a game on the road all season long.
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Guard Tanahj Pettway (foreground) and center Keenan Fitzmorris (background) playing defense against Towson on Saturday, Jan. 7. The Stony Brook mens basketball team lost both games this weekend, dropping below .500 in CAA play. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball suffers winless weekend at home

Kenny Spurrell and Matt Howlin January 22, 2023
After a pair of second-half meltdowns this week, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team now finds itself under .500 in conference play. 
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Guard Tyler Stephenson-Moore driving the lane against Towson on Saturday, Jan. 7. Stephenson-Moore scored the game-winning bucket against Drexel on Thursday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stephenson-Moore’s game-winner seals upset for Stony Brook men’s basketball

Kenny Spurrell January 13, 2023
In a game that saw eight ties and 10 lead changes, guard Tyler Stephenson-Moore gave the Stony Brook men’s basketball team the last laugh. 
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Guard Tyler Stephenson-Moore (14) and center Keenan Fitzmorris (32) protecting the rim against Towson on Saturday, Jan. 7. The Stony Brook mens basketball team had a tough night defensively in a loss to Towson. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball overmatched by Towson in first-ever CAA loss

Kenny Spurrell January 8, 2023
The Stony Brook men’s basketball team was no match for the reigning Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) champions, suffering its first loss as a member of the conference. 
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Guards Tanahj Pettway (left) and Kaine Roberts (right) in a game against Sacred Heart on Monday, Dec. 12. The two guards were major contributors to the Stony Brook mens basketball teams victory at Monmouth on Thursday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Roberts’ career night helps Stony Brook men’s basketball win second-straight

Kenny Spurrell January 6, 2023
Following a win in their Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) debut on Saturday, the Seawolves (6-9, 2-0 CAA) traveled to West Long Branch, N.J. on Thursday to take on the Monmouth Hawks. They took full advantage of the CAA’s losingest team, beating them 67-56. 
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Guard Tanahj Pettway and center Keenan Fitzmorris hustling back on defense against Sacred Heart on Monday, Dec. 12. The two had career games in the Stony Brook mens basketball teams CAA debut. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball hangs on to secure win in CAA debut

Kenny Spurrell January 1, 2023

The Stony Brook men’s basketball team ended 2022 with a bang by snagging a win in its Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) debut. After an eight-day rest, the Seawolves (5-9, 1-0 CAA) traveled to Boston...

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Forward Frankie Policelli playing defense against Sacred Heart on Monday, Dec. 12. The Stony Brook men

Policelli’s career night fuels another comeback win for Stony Brook men’s basketball

Kenny Spurrell December 19, 2022
Frankie Policelli’s performance saw him post 22 points on 8-of-12 shooting, tying his career high. He also pulled down a career-best 19 rebounds, shattering his previous career high of 15.
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Forward Frankie Policelli shooting a three-pointer while forward Kenan Sarvan looks on in a game on Monday, Dec. 12 against Sacred Heart. The Stony Brook mens basketball team could not complete the comeback against Wagner on Thursday despite Policellis strong performance. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball unable to hang on against Wagner

Kenny Spurrell December 16, 2022
Though the Seawolves fought hard, their effort was not enough to win their second-straight game. They fell to the Wagner Seahawks 58-55 on Thursday in a game that featured 14 lead changes and seven ties. 
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Guard Aaron Clarke looking to pass the ball against Yale on Saturday, Dec. 3. Clarke had a strong debut with Stony Brook, scoring 20 points in just 22 minutes. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball loses nailbiter in Clarke’s debut

Kenny Spurrell December 4, 2022

The debut of guard Aaron Clarke was not enough for the Stony Brook men’s basketball team, as it fell to 0-6 against NCAA Division I competition. The transfer from Sacred Heart had a great return from...

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Guard Tyler Stephenson-Moore in a game against Miami Hamilton on Friday, Nov. 11. Stephenson-Moore led the Stony Brook mens basketball team in both scoring and rebounding on Thursday at Brown. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Offensive struggles continue to haunt Stony Brook men’s basketball

Kenny Spurrell November 18, 2022

  Shooting woes and carelessness with the ball continued to hurt the Stony Brook men’s basketball team, leading to a second consecutive loss. After a tough loss on Tuesday night, the Seawolves...

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Forward Kenan Sarvan handling the ball in a game against Miami Hamilton on Friday, Nov. 11. The Stony Brook mens basketball team picked up its first win of the year behind Sarvans career night. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

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

Kenny Spurrell November 12, 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. 
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Guard Tyler Stephenson-Moore defending guard Toby Onyekonwu in practice on Friday, Nov. 4. Stephenson-Moore was the Stony Brook mens basketball teams leading rebounder on Monday night, as it was defeated 81-45 by Flordia. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

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

Kenny Spurrell November 8, 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. 
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