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Center Sherese Pittman goes up for a layup through a double team against Towson. A transfer portal acquisition, Pittman is having a breakout season in her first year with the Stony Brook womens basketball team. VIKRAM SETHI/THE STATESMAN

Sherese Pittman proving to be a huge offseason acquisition for Stony Brook

Kenny Spurrell February 24, 2023

After riding the bench for the James Madison Dukes last year, center Sherese Pittman has truly shown her worth with the Stony Brook women’s basketball team. The sophomore has been a big difference-maker...

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Guard Gigi Gonzalez (left) leading a fast break while teammates Sherese Pittman (22) and Shamarla King (15) look on. Gonzalez led the Stony Brook womens basketball team to a third-straight win with 22 points on Sunday. VIKRAM SETHI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball gets within a game of first place

Kevin Yu February 20, 2023
Riding the momentum from their win on Friday, the Seawolves (16-9, 10-4 CAA) traveled to North Carolina on Sunday to face the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) Seahawks. Stony Brook overwhelmed the Seahawks on both sides of the court, blowing them out 64-46.
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Guard Annie Warren passing the ball around a defender against Charleston on Thursday, Jan. 26. Warren went off for 30 points on Friday, leading the Stony Brook womens basketball team to a season sweep of the Cougars. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Warren’s huge night fuels Stony Brook women’s basketball to high-scoring win

Garcelle Jean-Louis February 18, 2023
Guard Annie Warren put up 30 points and drained her 200th career three-pointer to lead the Stony Brook women's basketball team to a win against Charleston.
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Guard Annie Warren looking to pass out of a triple team against Hofstra on Sunday, Feb. 12. Warren led the Stony Brook womens basketball team to a win with 19 points. KATHERINE MOQUETTE/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball sweeps Battle of Long Island against Hofstra

Matt Howlin February 13, 2023
The whole starting lineup for the Stony Brook women’s basketball team cracked double-digit scoring totals, helping it secure a season sweep over its Long Island rival. 
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Guard Annie Warren putting up a contested shot against Drexel on Sunday, Feb. 5. Warren broke the Stony Brook womens basketball teams three-point record on Thursday at Northeastern in the Seawolves loss. VIKRAM SETHI/THE STATESMAN

Warren’s three-point record spoiled by loss to Northeastern

Kevin Yu February 10, 2023
Though guard Annie Warren broke the Stony Brook women’s basketball team’s all-time three-point record, the accomplishment was not enough to grab a win.
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Forward Shamarla King driving the lane against Drexel on Sunday, Feb. 5. King recorded 11 points and three steals in the Stony Brook womens basketball teams loss to Drexel. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Washington’s 40-piece sinks Stony Brook women’s basketball against Drexel

Cameron Takmil February 6, 2023
The Seawolves (13-8, 7-3 CAA) wrapped up their three-game homestand on Sunday, losing a back-and-forth contest against the Drexel Dragons 66-65. Stony Brook was unable to contain Drexel guard Keishana Washington, who erupted for 40 points and spoiled the Seawolves' day with a game-winning shot in the closing seconds.
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Guard Gigi Gonzalez carrying the ball up the court against Towson on Sunday, Jan. 29. Gonzalezs outstanding week earned her Player of the Week honors as the Stony Brook womens basketball team went 2-0. VIKRAM SETHI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball sweeps weekend with explosive offense

Matt Howlin and Kenny Spurrell January 30, 2023

Elite scoring performances helped the Stony Brook women’s basketball team pick up another two big wins on its home court. After a weekend stay in North Carolina, the Seawolves (13-7, 7-2 CAA)...

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Guards Annie Warren (left) and Kelis Corley (middle) and center Sherese Pittman (right) in a game against UNCW on Friday, Jan. 6. The three players combined for 47 points as the Stony Brook womens basketball team won its fifth game in a row on Friday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Clutch fourth quarter helps Stony Brook women’s basketball avoid upset

Garcelle Jean-Louis January 23, 2023
A dominant fourth quarter by the Stony Brook women’s basketball team helped the Seawolves fend off a ferocious comeback effort and get back into the win column. 
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Center Sherese Pittman shooting a free throw against UNC Wilmington on Friday, January 6. Despite Pittmans performance against North Carolina A&T on Friday, the Stony Brook womens basketball team suffered its sixth road loss of the season on Friday. BRITTNEY DIETZ THE STATESMAN

Second-half offensive struggles plague Stony Brook women’s basketball in loss

Alex Streinger January 21, 2023
An opportunity to take first place in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) was squandered by the Stony Brook women’s basketball team after a collapse in the closing minutes.
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Guard Gigi Gonzalez passing the ball against UNC Wilmington on Friday, Jan. 6. Gonzalez led the Stony Brook womens basketball team past Monmouth with 23 points and eight rebounds on Friday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Strong finish propels Stony Brook women’s basketball to bounce-back win

Garcelle Jean-Louis January 14, 2023
On Friday night, the Seawolves (10-6, 4-1 CAA) returned home to Island Federal Arena to host the Monmouth Hawks. Stony Brook overcame a slow start to bring home a 69-59 victory.
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Guard Gigi Gonzalez driving through contact against Columbia on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Despite Gonzalezs performance against Drexel on Sunday, the Stony Brook womens basketball team suffered its first loss in the CAA. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball’s five-game winning streak snapped with first CAA loss

Alex Streinger January 9, 2023
Facing the Drexel Dragons in Philadelphia on Sunday, the Seawolves (9-6, 3-1 CAA) looked to hand them their first loss of the conference season. However, they were fiercely outshot by the preseason favorites and lost 81-64, marking the program’s first-ever defeat in the CAA.
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Guards Annie Warren (left) and Kelis Corley (middle) and center Sherese Pittman (right) in a game against UNCW on Friday, Jan. 6. The three players combined for 47 points as the Stony Brook womens basketball team won its fifth game in a row on Friday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball beats UNCW for fifth straight win

Matt Howlin January 7, 2023

The game may have been ugly, but that did not stop the Stony Brook women’s basketball team from winning its fifth consecutive game. The Seawolves (9-5, 3-0 CAA) returned home to Island Federal Arena...

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