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Handley forgoes MLB to play centerfield at Stony Brook one more year

Handley forgoes MLB to play centerfield at Stony Brook one more year

Tim Oakes February 21, 2017
Handley declined an offer from the Houston Astros, who drafted him in the 33rd round following his junior season in 2016, to stay with the Seawolves.
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Baseball Preview: Seawolves seek revenge in 2017

Baseball Preview: Seawolves seek revenge in 2017

Tim Oakes February 20, 2017
What is Stony Brook Baseball’s greatest strength as it embarks on the 2017 season? If you ask 2016 America East Rookie of the Year Bret Clarke, he would tell you it's revenge.
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Sophomore right handed pitcher Bret Clarke in a game against Maine on March 11, 2016 at Joe Nathan Field. NARA HWANG/STATESMAN FILE

Baseball goes winless in season-opening tournament

Tim Oakes February 19, 2017
Stony Brook Baseball opened its season at the Lake Area Classic in Lake Charles, Louisiana over the weekend, but was unable to find success, losing all three games played.
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Junior guard Roland Nyama (No. 24) passes the ball to a teammate under the basket. Nyama scored the game winning free throws against Maine. LUIS RUIZ DOMINGUEZ/THE STATESMAN

Nyama’s career day saves Seawolves in thriller over Black Bears

Tim Oakes February 13, 2017
A free throw sealed a 67-66 Stony Brook victory over Maine at Island Federal Credit Union Arena on Sunday.
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Junior forward Tyrell Sturdivant drives to the basket in a game against Vermont on Jan. 28.
 Sturdivant is the top scorer among returning players this season. SAMANTHA MONTES/THE STATESMAN

The Tyrell Sturdivant Story: Rising from the shadow of a legend

Tim Oakes January 29, 2017
When Stony Brook junior forward Tyrell Sturdivant floated the game-winning layup to cap the men’s basketball team’s Jan. 8 victory, his hard work had been realized.
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Freshman forward Akwasi Yeboah (No. 15, above) shoots a three-point shot against Northeastern on Dec. 3. He ERIC SCHMID/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Basketball drops first conference loss of season at Binghamton

Tim Oakes January 23, 2017
After a series of passes, sophomore guard Timmy Rose netted a wide open three point shot with 14 seconds left in the contest, a nail in Stony Brook’s coffin.
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Junior forward Junior Saintel (No. 11, above) drives to the basket against Lehigh on Nov. 30. Saintel earned a double-double against Hartford propelling Stony Brook to a 80-64 win Jan. 19. EVAN YUSON/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Basketball wins sixth straight, thrashes Hartford 80-64

Tim Oakes January 22, 2017
Senior guard Lucas Woodhouse led the Seawolves with four three-point shots en route to an 80-64 win over the Hawks.
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Senior guard Lucas Woodhouse drives to the basket against Northeastern Dec 3. He had a career-high 21 points against Albany, helping to propel Stony Brook to a 72-70 victory. ERIC SCHMID/THE STATESMAN

Seawolves come back from 21-point deficit, beat rival Albany, 72-70

Tim Oakes January 9, 2017
The game-winning shot solidified a 72-70 victory over Albany. The Seawolves improve to 2-0 in conference play and are tied for first in the America East Conference standings.
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Senior guard Lucas Woodhouse drives to the basket against Northeastern Dec 3. Despite his career-high 19 points, Stony Brook was not able to defeat NJIT, falling 64-61. ERIC SCHMID/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook unable to complete comeback, falls to NJIT 64-61

Tim Oakes December 29, 2016
In similar fashion to the recent game against Rutgers, the ball rimmed out on what appeared to be a good look. The missed shot attempt sealed NJIT’s win over Stony Brook.
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Mens basketball defeats Lehigh 62-57, wins second in a row

Men’s basketball defeats Lehigh 62-57, wins second in a row

Tim Oakes December 7, 2016
After winning two of its previous three games, Stony Brook Men’s Basketball entered Tuesday night’s matchup against Lehigh at Island Federal Credit Union Arena with momentum.
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Lucas Woodhouse: Timid in temperament, the guard is called on to lead

Lucas Woodhouse: Timid in temperament, the guard is called on to lead

Tim Oakes November 9, 2016
Despite lacing up for the first time as a Seawolf last season, Woodhouse is being asked to be a leader on and off the court for the new-look Seawolves.
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Sophomore goalkeeper Cara Gallagher makes a save in a game against Binghamton on Oct. 2. EVELIN MERCEDES/THE STATESMAN

Women’s Soccer’s season ends after falling to Vermont in penalty kicks

Tim Oakes October 29, 2016
Stony Brook Women's Soccer has officially been eliminated from the America East Championship.
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