Sports Archives – Page 2 of 266

Defensive showcase not enough as Women’s Basketball falls to No. 23 Syracuse

Basketball SportsDecember 1, 2020

Coming on the heels of their home opener loss to Fordham, the Seawolves were tasked with taking down a talented Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) team highlighted by the feel-good story of returning Orange redshirt-senior point guard Tiana Mangakahia.

Start of Stony Brook Men’s Basketball season delayed after more postponements

Basketball SportsNovember 29, 2020December 1, 2020

The first three scheduled games of the Stony Brook men’s basketball team’s season have now been either canceled or postponed.

Stony Brook Men’s Basketball opener at Bryant canceled after referee tests positive

Basketball SportsNovember 25, 2020November 25, 2020

The Stony Brook men’s basketball team was scheduled to open its season against the Bryant Bulldogs on Wednesday, Nov. 25, but the game was scrapped on early Wednesday morning after a referee reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.

Comeback not enough as Women’s Basketball’s home streak snapped by Fordham

Basketball SportsNovember 25, 2020November 25, 2020

After 262 days filled with uncertainty, the Stony Brook women’s basketball team played their first game since last season’s abrupt end. However, their home opener was crashed by the Fordham Rams, who beat the Seawolves by a final score of 62-58.

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

Basketball Hoopla 2020 Special Issues SportsNovember 21, 2020November 21, 2020

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.

After heartbreak, the Seawolves are looking to the future

Basketball Hoopla 2020 Special Issues SportsNovember 21, 2020November 21, 2020

On Feb. 19, when the Stony Brook women’s basketball team beat the Vermont Catamounts 72-68, it was on top of the world. Nothing could have prepared them for the news.

A new wave of players leads the charge at Stony Brook

Basketball Hoopla 2020 Special Issues SportsNovember 19, 2020

The men’s basketball team’s opening game against Marist on Nov. 25 fast approaching, second-year head coach Geno Ford is still not ready to announce a starting five.

Following historic season, Women’s Basketball refuses to back down

Basketball Hoopla 2020 Special Issues SportsNovember 18, 2020

Now, with coronavirus safety measures and a season in place, the 2020-2021 Stony Brook women’s basketball team is ready to pick up right where they left off.

Expectations high in Stony Brook despite rapid turnover for Men’s Basketball

Basketball Hoopla 2020 Special Issues SportsNovember 17, 2020December 7, 2020

The plan was to ride a roster full of seniors to glory in what would have been the Stony Brook men’s basketball team’s best chance at reaching the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Tournament since 2016.

Next in line, Seawolves basketball prepares to take on the pandemic

Basketball Hoopla 2020 Special Issues SportsNovember 16, 2020November 17, 2020

Despite the rising number of cases and hospitalizations in many states, both Men’s and Women’s Basketball are preparing for their respective seasons that are set to begin on Nov. 25.

Sports

Women’s Basketball splits series with New Hampshire as Pagan notches 1,000

Following COVID pause, Stony Brook loses win streak after home sweep by New Hampshire

Stony Brook Men’s and Women’s Basketball on pause after positive COVID tests

Women’s Basketball splits road series against UMass Lowell, now 3-1 in AE play

Stony Brook takes over sole possession of first place after sweeping UMass Lowell