Ryan Pavich, Author at The Statesman

Ford prepares for a different look in year two as head coach

Ryan PavichHoopla 2020 Men's Basketball Special Issues SportsNovember 21, 2020October 19, 2021

If last season was a transition year for head coach Geno Ford, this season looks to be a complete re-tooling. Stony Brook not only saw Olaniyi transfer out, but three other starters walked out alongside him — as well as some key bench players.

Freshman athletes adapt to multiple realities this fall

Ryan PavichFall Sports Preview Special Issues SportsSeptember 17, 2020September 17, 2020

The freshman class of student-athletes will be dealing with this rapid change while also acclimating to the usual nerves and challenges that come with entering a new environment at the university, and jumping to an entirely new level of competition.

Stony Brook is postponing fall sports, and the NCAA should follow

Ryan PavichOp-eds OpinionsAugust 11, 2020

While the Big 10 and Pac-12 conferences recently postponed their seasons, the remaining Power Five conferences are intending to play college football this fall. While many professional athletes can opt-out of playing, college athletes cannot do so.

America East basketball championships canceled

Ryan PavichMen's Basketball Sports Women's BasketballMarch 12, 2020March 8, 2021

In lieu of the championship match, the Seawolves were declared the conference champions after winning the regular season title and advancing to the title game.

Stony Brook Athletics places precautions ahead of America East Tournament games

Ryan PavichFeatured SportsMarch 10, 2020March 10, 2020

Stony Brook Athletics announced in a press release on Monday, March 9, that they are monitoring attendance of all indoor sporting events and will allow fans the opportunity to acquire tickets at a safe distance from other spectators.

Baseball takes first series win in home opener against CCSU

Ryan PavichBaseball SportsMarch 8, 2020March 8, 2020

After winning the opening match and dropping the middle game, the Stony Brook baseball team secured their first series victory of the season by winning a rubber match on Sunday, March 8.

A new culture paves the way for Men’s Lacrosse

Ryan PavichMen's Lacrosse Special Issues Sports Spring Sports PreviewFebruary 19, 2020February 19, 2020

Championship effort, toughness and family. That’s been the revolving message around the culture that Stony Brook has been building under head coach Anthony Gilardi in his first season leading the men’s lacrosse program.

Men's Lacrosse wins wild season opener in overtime

Ryan PavichMen's Lacrosse SportsFebruary 14, 2020February 14, 2020

Head coach Anthony Gilardi’s first game running the Men’s Lacrosse program ended on a high note on Tuesday, Feb. 11, with his players flying from the sideline to mob sophomore midfielder Caleb Pearson.

Zeise works as the glue in the Seawolves’ gameplan

Ryan PavichSports Women's BasketballNovember 20, 2019March 8, 2021

Junior guard Hailey Zeise took a huge step forward last season, jumping from a bench player averaging 10 minutes per game to a full-time starter getting 30 minutes a night.

Ford’s first class prepares to make an impact on the court

Ryan PavichMen's Basketball SportsNovember 19, 2019February 15, 2020

In his first year as head coach, Geno Ford took over a roster without a single senior and constructed a rotation filled with newcomers who are being expected to contribute. Among them are the two players he personally recruited out of high school, freshman guards Tavin Pierre Philippe and Tyler Stephenson-Moore.