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Second baseman Evan Fox prepares to throw the ball in practice on Jan. 24. Fox went 5-for-14 this past weekend at Virginia Tech. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook baseball rallies to salvage series at Virginia Tech

Mike Anderson March 4, 2024

Despite a tough start to the weekend, an exciting finish allowed the Stony Brook baseball team to walk away with its third win over a Power Five team this year. Down in Virginia, the Seawolves (4-7)...

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The Stony Brook womens lacrosse team huddling before a match with Vermont on March 26. The Seawolves earned the No. 8 seed in the NCAA Tournament despite an impressive resume.

Is the NCAA selection committee underrating Stony Brook women’s lacrosse?

Ethan Tam May 12, 2022
Like clockwork, another year has rolled around and the Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team has a case that the NCAA Tournament selection committee gave the Seawolves a raw deal with regards to their playoff fate.
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Elijah Olaniyis return to Stony Brook sparks flashy offseason

Elijah Olaniyi’s return to Stony Brook sparks flashy offseason

Kenny Spurrell November 14, 2021
Two seasons ago, Stony Brook graduate guard Elijah Olaniyi came into his own, solidifying himself as a star as a junior by putting up averages of 18.0 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. The Seawolves finished 20-13 and in second place in the America East, but were bounced by Hartford in the semifinals of the conference tournament.
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A basketball going through one of the hoops at Island Federal Arena. SARA RUBERG/STATESMAN FILE

Transfers Jahlil Jenkins and Anthony Roberts bolster roster by committing to Stony Brook

Ethan Tam April 10, 2021
In Ford’s third year of a five-year contract, flashy offseason acquisitions have set high expectations for next year’s season.
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Womens Basketball head coach Caroline McCombs at a practice during the 2019-2020 season. SARA RUBERG/STATESMAN FILE

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

Ryan Magill December 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.
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DeGennaro pitches during a home game against Fairfield on April 24, 2019. EMMA HARRIS/STATESMAN

Baseball loses close matchups in opening series at Texas State

Ethan Tam February 16, 2020
A pair of 1-run losses led to disappointment for Stony Brook, who won just one in the 4-game series that took place from Friday, Feb. 14 to Sunday, Feb. 16.
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Stony Brook womens volleyball wins one of three at Seminole Invitational

Stony Brook women’s volleyball wins one of three at Seminole Invitational

Ethan Tam September 15, 2019
Fresh off their first victory of the season against Georgetown, Stony Brook Volleyball traveled down to Tallahassee, Florida to participate in the Home2 Suites Tallahassee Seminole Invitational.
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Stony Brook Mens Basketball senior forward Tyrell Sturdivant in a game againt Maryland on Nov.
 10. Sturdivant.  ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Sturdivant showcases newfound range in Men’s Basketball loss to Maryland

Gregory Zarb November 11, 2017
The Stony Brook men’s basketball team fell in the regular season opener to the Maryland Terrapins by a final score of 76-61 at Nassau Coliseum Friday night.
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Junior linebacker John Haggart (No. 37) and Senior defensive back Jaheem Woods (No. 8) team up to make a tackle in a game against Sacred Heart University

Stony Brook defensive coordinator to coach Wake Forest next season

Kunal Kohli January 13, 2017
After spending four seasons as defensive coordinator at Stony Brook, Lyle Hemphill will head to Wake Forest to serve as the Demon Deacons’ defensive assistant.
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Junior Tyrell Sturdivant SAMANTHA MONTES/THE STATESMAN

After the Buzzer: Relax, Seawolves fans. It’s a process.

Skyler Gilbert November 27, 2016
All things considered, there are plenty of positives that can be taken from the start of the season, as several candidates have emerged as the team’s go-to scorer.
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Stony Brook Mens Basketball junior guard Ahmad Walker (center, above) led the Seawolves in assists with five against Farmingdale State. CHRISTOPHER CAMERON/THE STATESMAN

Men’s basketball releases full 2016-17 schedule

Erol Ozkumru August 31, 2016
Stony Brook will kick off the season on Nov. 11 at Island Federal Credit Union Arena, when they face-off against Columbia.
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Sometimes your first tournament game is the hardest to play, said SBU head coach Steve Pikiell after SBU defeated Binghamton, 62-57. HEATHER KHALIFA / THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook to host Pikiell, Rutgers on Dec. 10

Skyler Gilbert August 28, 2016
Longtime Stony Brook Men’s Basketball head coach Steve Pikiell will make his return to Island Federal Credit Union Arena on Dec. 10, when the Seawolves host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
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