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Center Chris Maidoh throws down a slam dunk against Norfolk State on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Maidoh posted career highs in both points and rebounds in the victory. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball rides Maidoh’s career night to third-straight win

Nayden Villorente December 14, 2023

A career night from center Chris Maidoh helped the Stony Brook men’s basketball team mount another comeback victory. The Seawolves (5-5) hosted the Norfolk State Spartans (7-4) on Wednesday night...

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Small forward Tyler Stephenson-Moore shoots a three-pointer over Bryant small forward Earl Timberlake on Saturday, Dec. 9. Stephenson-Moore led the Stony Brook mens basketball team with 22 points in the win. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball pulls off comeback in historic shooting night

Kenny Spurrell December 10, 2023

After a brutal start to the game, a record-setting second half catapulted the Stony Brook men’s basketball team to a comeback victory. For the first time this year, the Seawolves (4-5) won their...

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Small forward Tyler Stephenson-Moore leaps up for a dunk against Stonehill on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Stephenson-Moore led the Stony Brook mens basketball team with 23 points in the win. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Hot shooting guides Stony Brook men’s basketball to bounce-back victory

Kevin Yu December 7, 2023

Behind its best shooting performance of the season, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team bounced back with a comfortable win on Wednesday night. The Seawolves (3-5) beat up on the Stonehill Skyhawks...

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Small forward Tyler Stephenson-Moore directs traffic from half-court against Wagner on Saturday, Dec. 2. Stephenson-Moore scored 16 points in the loss. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball blows big lead in chippy home game

Kenny Spurrell December 3, 2023

After taking a 16-point lead in the first half, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team melted down after halftime. The Seawolves (2-5) took on the Wagner Seahawks (3-4) at Island Federal Arena on...

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Point guard Aaron Clarke drives the lane against Rider on Monday, Nov. 20. Clarke had 10 points and three assists in the loss to Yale on Wednesday. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Poor rebounding sinks Stony Brook men’s basketball against Yale

Cameron Takmil November 30, 2023

Despite having four double-digit scorers, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team failed to muster up a comeback and remained winless on the road. Though they were in it until the end, the Seawolves...

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Shooting guard Jared Frey takes a three-pointer from the corner against Rider on Monday, Nov. 20. Frey made the Stony Brook mens basketball teams only three-pointer on Monday. CHRISTOPHER SCHULZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball wins sloppy game versus Rider

Kenny Spurrell November 21, 2023

Despite shooting 1-for-19 from three-point territory, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team snapped its losing streak.  The Seawolves (2-3) returned to Island Federal Arena to take on the Rider...

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Point guard Dean Noll takes a baseline jump shot against St. Josephs University on Friday, Nov. 10. Noll co-led the Stony Brook mens basketball team with 14 points and three steals on Wednesday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball trampled by Nebraska

Kenny Spurrell November 16, 2023

For the second-straight game, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team was outplayed in every aspect. The Seawolves (1-3) took on the Nebraska Cornhuskers (4-0) on Wednesday night at Pinnacle Bank...

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Point guard Aaron Clarke (5) brings the ball up the court against St. Josephs University on Friday, Nov. 10. Clarke had the best game of his Stony Brook career on Monday at Duquesne. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Bad shooting dooms Stony Brook men’s basketball at Duquesne

Kenny Spurrell November 14, 2023

Despite a breakout performance by point guard Aaron Clarke, his game was not enough to carry the Stony Brook men’s basketball team and its poor shooting. The Seawolves (1-2) took a trip to Pittsburgh...

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Shooting guard Toby Onyekonwu takes a three-point field goal against St. Josephs on Friday, Nov. 10. Onyekonwu scored a career-high 16 points in the victory on Friday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball stomps St. Joseph’s in home opener

Kenny Spurrell November 11, 2023

Career nights from the Stony Brook men’s basketball team’s youth lifted it to a win in its home opener. The Seawolves (1-1) took the court at Island Federal Arena for the first time this season...

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Several Stony Brook mens basketball players in shootaround before the game against St. Johns on Tuesday, Nov. 7. The Seawolves lost their season debut to their cross-town foes. MIKE ANDERSON/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball falls to St. John’s in Pitino’s debut

Kenny Spurrell November 8, 2023

The Stony Brook men’s basketball team gave a respectable effort in its season opener, but its foes from up the road played harder for their new, legendary coach. The Seawolves (0-1) made the trip...

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Hoopla 2023 Gallery

Hoopla 2023 Gallery

Brittney Dietz October 31, 2023
With basketball season right around the corner, here is a sneak peek of who you might see on the court this year.
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The Stony Brook mens basketball team breaks a huddle at practice on Sunday, Oct. 15. The Seawolves are looking to bounce back after a rough 2022-23 season. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Finally healthy, Stony Brook men’s basketball hopes for major bounce-back year

Kenny Spurrell October 29, 2023
Coming off the program’s worst finish in 15 years, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team is shooting for a massive turnaround.
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