basketball Archives – The Statesman

Stony Brook athletes and coaches speak out on social media

by Ross O'KeefeSportsJune 29, 2020

Director of Athletics Shawn Heilbron encouraged athletes and coaches to speak out against racism and have uncomfortable conversations with each other on the subject in a statement released on Twitter.

Women’s Basketball head coach McCombs extended through 2024-25 season

by Ross O'KeefeBasketball SportsApril 19, 2020

Women’s Basketball head coach, Caroline McCombs, is here to stay. The 6th-year head coach’s contract was extended through the 2024-25 season.

Numerous players explore departure from Stony Brook

by Ethan TamBasketball SportsApril 1, 2020April 1, 2020

Sophomore guard Miles Latimer entered the NCAA transfer portal on March 20. On March 30, he officially announced that he would be transferring to the Bucknell Bison of the Patriot League.

America East basketball championships canceled

by Ryan PavichBasketball SportsMarch 12, 2020March 12, 2020

In lieu of the championship match, the Seawolves were declared the conference champions after winning the regular season title and advancing to the title game.

Stony Brook eliminated after giving up late semifinal lead to Hartford

by Ethan TamBasketball SportsMarch 11, 2020April 1, 2020

The same old demons that haunted the Seawolves all year dealt one final blow as No. 2-seeded Stony Brook (20-13) watched its season end in heartbreaking fashion with a 64-58 loss to the No. 3-seeded Hartford Hawks (18-15) on Tuesday, March 10, at Island Federal Arena in the America East semifinals.

Stony Brook Athletics places precautions ahead of America East Tournament games

by Ryan PavichFeatured SportsMarch 10, 2020March 10, 2020

Stony Brook Athletics announced in a press release on Monday, March 9, that they are monitoring attendance of all indoor sporting events and will allow fans the opportunity to acquire tickets at a safe distance from other spectators.

Warren’s late scoring pushes Women’s Basketball over Albany in AE quarterfinals

by Ross O'KeefeBasketball SportsMarch 5, 2020March 6, 2020

Overtime saw Warren take over and finish the job, gaining their first lead all game with 1:24 left and advancing to the America East semifinals shortly after.

Despite loss at UMBC, Stony Brook clinches No. 2 seed in conference playoffs

by Ethan TamBasketball SportsMarch 5, 2020March 5, 2020

Having made 100 buckets from beyond the arc in the campaign, Foreman broke the program’s single-season 3-pointer record, previously held by Bryan Dougher with 95 in 2009-10.

Latimer’s clutch three clinches a home playoff game for Stony Brook

by Ethan TamBasketball SportsMarch 1, 2020March 1, 2020

The back-and-forth battle between two offensively cold teams culminated in an unsung hero taking the winning shot, with redshirt-junior guard Makale Foreman icing the game with another clutch performance at the line.

Hilaire hits 1,000 points as Women’s Basketball halts skid against Albany 53-44

by Ross O'KeefeBasketball SportsMarch 1, 2020March 1, 2020

Hilaire managed a quick acknowledgment for the 1,000-point occasion, an occasion that was four years in the making.