Sports Archives – The Statesman

NJIT joins as the 10th member of the America East, effective July 1

SportsJune 14, 2020

The America East Board of Presidents elected the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) Highlanders as the 10th member of the conference on Friday, June 12, with their membership effective July 1.

Stony Brook DB Gavin Heslop signs with Seattle Seahawks as UDFA

Football SportsApril 29, 2020

Immediately after the conclusion of the 2020 NFL Draft on Saturday, April 25, former Stony Brook defensive back Gavin Heslop announced that he had signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent.

Women’s Basketball head coach McCombs extended through 2024-25 season

Basketball SportsApril 19, 2020

Women’s Basketball head coach, Caroline McCombs, is here to stay. The 6th-year head coach’s contract was extended through the 2024-25 season.

Stony Brook AD Shawn Heilbron holds virtual town hall

SportsApril 16, 2020April 19, 2020

The current financial status of Stony Brook Athletics was a major talking point throughout the town hall. The cancellation of the 2020 NCAA Tournament in men’s and women’s basketball led to a reduction in revenue distributed to each individual Division I conference.

Stony Brook replenishes roster with transfers

Basketball SportsApril 7, 2020April 8, 2020

Later on April 2, Mount St. Mary’s junior forward Omar Habwe also announced that he had committed to Stony Brook. Habwe had revealed on March 30 that he was planning to graduate transfer and play out his final season of eligibility with a new program.

Numerous players explore departure from Stony Brook

Basketball SportsApril 1, 2020April 1, 2020

Sophomore guard Miles Latimer entered the NCAA transfer portal on March 20. On March 30, he officially announced that he would be transferring to the Bucknell Bison of the Patriot League.

NCAA plans to grant spring athletes an extra year of eligibility

SportsMarch 14, 2020March 15, 2020

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) released a statement on Friday, March 13, through Twitter regarding plans to give spring athletes an extra year of eligibility.

America East cancels all spring sports after NCAA cancels March Madness, spring championships

Breaking SportsMarch 12, 2020March 15, 2020

On Thursday, March 12, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced the cancellation of all Division I winter and spring championships, including both the men’s and women’s “March Madness” basketball…

America East basketball championships canceled

Basketball SportsMarch 12, 2020March 12, 2020

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 eliminated after giving up late semifinal lead to Hartford

Basketball SportsMarch 11, 2020April 1, 2020

The same old demons that haunted the Seawolves all year dealt one final blow as No. 2-seeded Stony Brook (20-13) watched its season end in heartbreaking fashion with a 64-58 loss to the No. 3-seeded Hartford Hawks (18-15) on Tuesday, March 10, at Island Federal Arena in the America East semifinals.

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Stony Brook aims for spring football as CAA suspends fall season

America East postpones fall sports until spring semester

Football replaces Fordham season opener with FBS Western Michigan