Mike Anderson, Author at The Statesman

Statesman Sports Spotlight ft. Kyra McFarland

Mike AndersonMultimedia Podcasts Softball SportsFebruary 22, 2023March 5, 2023

In the first episode of the spring 2023 semester, Sports Editor Mike Anderson sits down with junior infielder Kyra McFarland of the Stony Brook University softball team.

Stony Brook baseball crushed in opening-series sweep

Mike AndersonBaseball SportsFebruary 19, 2023March 9, 2023

It was a cross-country journey to forget for the Seawolves, who were swept by the Cal State Northridge Matadors to open their 2023 season.

Good offense, improved pitching figures to guide Stony Brook baseball in 2023

Mike AndersonBaseball Sports Spring Sports Preview 2023February 12, 2023March 9, 2023

After having their 2021 season spoiled by rain, the Seawolves had their 2022 season begin with a ban from the postseason tournament. In return, they won the 2022 America East Conference (AE) regular season title for the third consecutive year and the seventh time in program history. Now in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), Stony Brook has a chance to get back to the NCAA tournament, but a much tougher route to get there.

Get the popcorn ready: Nick DeGennaro is back

Mike AndersonBaseball Sports Spring Sports Preview 2023February 12, 2023February 12, 2023

When he is on the pitcher’s mound, standing center stage with all eyes on him, Nick DeGennaro is lethal.

Kyra McFarland’s resilience has taken her to stardom

Mike AndersonSoftball Sports Spring Sports Preview 2023February 11, 2023March 16, 2023

The Stony Brook softball program has a knack for turning relative unknowns into stars. After breaking out in year two, shortstop Kyra McFarland can be added to that list.

Here’s why Stony Brook club hockey’s season is actually in jeopardy

Mike AndersonHockey SportsFebruary 9, 2023March 5, 2023

The American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) is not exactly like the NCAA. Sure, there are similarities between the two national organizations, but they are notably different in many ways.

Stony Brook men’s basketball drops first round of the Battle of Long Island

Mike AndersonMen's Basketball SportsFebruary 5, 2023March 5, 2023

In the first round of the Battle of Long Island this year, the Seawolves (8-16, 4-7 CAA) were trounced by the Hofstra Pride 79-58 on Saturday.

Chuck Priore’s seat was never actually hot — or even warm

Mike AndersonFootball Sports Top StoryJanuary 10, 2023

In November, Stony Brook announced it had extended football head coach Chuck Priore. But the school never mentioned that Priore had actually signed a contract extension in June, months before the disastrous 2022 season even began.

Stony Brook men’s basketball loses hard-fought battle at West Virginia

Mike AndersonMen's Basketball SportsDecember 23, 2022December 30, 2022

In their final non-conference game of the season, the Seawolves (4-9) flew down to the WVU Coliseum on Thursday to challenge the West Virginia Mountaineers.

Second-half turnaround leads Stony Brook men’s basketball to comeback win

Mike AndersonMen's Basketball SportsDecember 13, 2022March 5, 2023

In a tale of two halves, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team picked up its first win over a Division I opponent this season. After playing a very poor first half, the Seawolves (3-7) flipped the script on the Sacred Heart Pioneers to pick up a 71-64 victory on Monday at Island Federal Arena.