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Shooting guard Zaida Gonzalez drives to the basket against Holy Cross on Sunday, Nov. 19. Gonzalez scored a season-high 15 points in the win. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball improves to 4-0

Alex Streinger November 20, 2023

The Stony Brook women’s basketball team rode a massive first quarter to remain unbeaten through two weeks. After taking a 24-5 lead into the second quarter, the Seawolves (4-0) came out victorious...

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State of the Seawolves Ep. 6

State of the Seawolves Ep. 6

The Statesman sports section is back for another episode of State of the Seawolves. This week, the guys talk about the firing of football head coach Chuck Priore, the women’s volleyball team’s chances...

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Center Khari Clark drives for a layup against Columbia on Monday, Nov. 7. Clark led the Stony Brook womens basketball team with 18 points and 10 rebounds in its season opener. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball tips season off on the right foot

Alex Streinger November 7, 2023

A dominant fourth quarter propelled the Stony Brook women’s basketball team to an opening-night victory. After relinquishing a double-digit point halftime lead, the Seawolves (1-0) exploded in...

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Forward Jonas Bickus receives a pass against Lafayette on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Bickus led the Stony Brook mens soccer team with four shots and two shots on goal in the loss on Thursday. GEORGE CARATZAS/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s soccer’s season ends in opening round of CAA playoffs

Alex Streinger November 3, 2023

What was once a promising season for the third-seeded Stony Brook men’s soccer team came crashing down in the first round of the 2023 Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) men’s soccer tournament. The...

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State of the Seawolves Ep. 5

State of the Seawolves Ep. 5

The Statesman sports section gathers around the table to give their takes on what’s happening in Stony Brook sports. The crew talks about the men’s soccer team’s upcoming postseason tournament,...

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Preseason predictions from CAA soccer coaches tarnish Stony Brook’s fanbase

Alex Streinger October 29, 2023
The unpopularity of Stony Brook University's soccer programs could be irreversible, so long as the coaches from its conference make disastrous preseason predictions. Despite significant roster turnover in teams in both leagues, the preseason polls are eerily similar to the 2022 men’s and women’s final regular season standings.
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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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Point guard Aaron Clarke (center) prepares to pass the ball while being defended by power forward Leon Nahar in practice on Sunday, Oct. 15. Clarke is back for his second year with Stony Brook after an injury-riddled 2022-23 season. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Aaron Clarke hopes to play crucial role in second shot with Stony Brook

Alex Streinger October 29, 2023
When point guard Aaron Clarke arrived at Stony Brook last year, he was expected to play a significant role for the school’s depleted men’s basketball team. Unfortunately for Clarke and the Seawolves, he sustained a nagging lower back injury during the preseason which spoiled those plans and sidelined him for most of the 2022-23 season.
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From left to right: small forward Andre Snoddy, center Chris Maidoh, small forward Sabry Philip and point guard Dean Noll in practice on Sunday, Oct. 15. The four transfers will make their Stony Brook debuts this season. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball getting boosts from two transfer classes

Kenny Spurrell October 29, 2023
Injuries derailed the Stony Brook men’s basketball team’s 2022-23 season before it even started. Head coach Geno Ford brought in five new transfers in the 2022 offseason, with all of them expected to play a major role.
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Forward Caleb Danquah crosses up a Temple defender on Tuesday, Oct. 17. The Stony Brook mens soccer team was shut out on Friday by Monmouth. GEORGE CARATZAS/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s soccer’s regular-season title hopes plummet with first CAA loss

Alex Streinger October 20, 2023

The Stony Brook men’s soccer team could not find its footing until it was too late, dropping it two spots in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) table. The Seawolves (6-4-4, 4-1-2 CAA) failed...

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Forward Jonas Bickus left celebrates a goal against the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Sunday, Oct. 1. Bickus scored the game-winning goal on Saturday at Charleston. MACKENZIE YADDAW/THE STATESMAN

Bičkus’ goal lifts Stony Brook men’s soccer to win at Charleston

Alex Streinger October 8, 2023

After its first road win of the season, the Stony Brook men’s soccer team’s shot at a regular-season title is alive and well. Traveling their longest distance yet this year proved not to disparage...

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The Stony Brook mens soccer team celebrates a goal by forward Caleb Danquah against the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Saturday, Sept. 30. The Seawolves will take their top-tier offense to Charleston for a showdown on Saturday. MACKENZIE YADDAW/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s soccer searches for first road victory in crucial CAA showdown

Alex Streinger October 6, 2023
With its cross-town rivals on its heels, the Stony Brook men’s soccer team looks to continue streaking towards the Coastal Athletic Association’s (CAA) regular-season title. The Seawolves will look to rewrite their struggles in away matches to remain atop the CAA table.
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