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Small forward Tyler Stephenson-Moore takes a jump shot over Hofstra power forward Darlinstone Dubar on Jan. 22. Stephenson-Moore carried the Stony Brook mens basketball team to victory over the Pride on Monday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball takes down Hofstra to advance to CAA title game

Kenny Spurrell March 11, 2024

The third time was the charm for the seventh-seeded Stony Brook men’s basketball team, as it won the school’s most important Battle of Long Island ever to advance to the 2024 Coastal Athletic Association...

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The Stony Brook mens basketball teams bench celebrates a play against Hofstra on Jan. 22. The Seawolves will battle with the Pride in the semifinals tomorrow night. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball takes on Hofstra in CAA semifinals

Mike Anderson March 10, 2024

With revenge on the mind, the seventh-seeded Stony Brook men’s basketball team has earned itself a third and final crack at its crosstown rivals. Never, across any sport, has a Battle of Long...

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Point guard Gigi Gonzalez penetrates through Hofstra point guard Micaela Carter on Friday, Feb. 16. Gonzalez led the Stony Brook womens basketball team to a victory with 24 points and six assists against the Pride. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball crushes Hofstra to sweep season series

Kevin Yu February 17, 2024

Despite starting out poorly on defense, the Stony Brook women’s basketball team finished with yet another terrific effort on that end to sweep the Battle of Long Island. For the eighth time in...

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Several Stony Brook womens basketball players cheer on their teammates from the sideline during a game versus Towson on Friday, Feb. 9. The Seawolves will host Hofstra tomorrow night. MACKENZIE YADDAW/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball to host round two of Battle of Long Island

Alex D'Amaro February 15, 2024

With less than a month left until the 2024 Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) women’s basketball tournament, every game is a must-win for the Stony Brook women’s basketball team. The Seawolves...

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Center Khari Clark puts up a layup against Towson on Friday, Feb. 9. Clark led the Stony Brook womens basketball team with 15 points and nine rebounds on Sunday. MACKENZIE YADDAW/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball pummels Northeastern behind historic defense

Kenny Spurrell February 12, 2024

After putting in its worst defensive performance of the season, the Stony Brook women’s basketball team played its best defense in over eight years. The Seawolves (19-3, 9-2 CAA) were shipped...

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The Stony Brook womens basketball team sits on the bench during a timeout against Drexel on Sunday, Jan. 28. The Seawolves will take on Monmouth tomorrow in New Jersey. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball to take on defending CAA champions in New Jersey

Nayden Villorente February 3, 2024

Following a dominant performance in the Battle of Long Island, the Stony Brook women’s basketball team will hope to cap off its two-game road trip with another big win. The Seawolves (17-2, 7-1...

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Power forward Sherese Pittman handles the ball against Drexel on Sunday, Jan. 28. Pittman racked up 16 points, eight rebounds and two blocks in a win over Hofstra on Friday. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball wins first round of the Battle of Long Island

Kevin Yu February 3, 2024

After a sloppy first quarter, the Stony Brook women’s basketball team took control the rest of the way to win the Battle of Long Island. The Seawolves (17-2, 7-1 CAA) dominated the Hofstra Pride...

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Point guard Aaron Clarke steps back to create space against the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Saturday, Jan. 27. Clarke led the Stony Brook mens basketball team with 18 points on Thursday at Hofstra. MACKENZIE YADDAW/THE STATESMAN

Thomas calls game on Stony Brook men’s basketball to sweep season series

Kenny Spurrell February 2, 2024

With victory sitting just one defensive possession away, a last-second shot by Hofstra shooting guard Tyler Thomas broke the Stony Brook men’s basketball team’s heart. Just 10 days after losing...

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The Stony Brook womens basketball team gathers on the sideline during a timeout against Drexel on Sunday, Jan. 28. The Seawolves will take on their crosstown rivals, the Hofstra Pride, tomorrow night. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball prepares for 2024’s first Battle of Long Island

Alex D'Amaro February 1, 2024

In the first edition of the Battle of Long Island this season, the Stony Brook women’s basketball team will look to extend its winning streak over its Nassau County rivals to seven games. On Friday...

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The Stony Brook mens basketball teams bench prepares to celebrate as shooting guard Jared Frey (24) attempts a three against the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Saturday, Jan. 27. The Seawolves will take on Hofstra tomorrow night. MACKENZIE YADDAW/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball seeks revenge in round two against Hofstra

Kevin Yu January 31, 2024

Following a thrilling overtime victory last Saturday week, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team is seeking revenge in a rematch of the Battle of Long Island. After losing the first matchup at...

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Point guard Aaron Clarke (left) moves to his right after passing the ball to small forward Tyler Stephenson-Moore (right) on Saturday, Jan. 27. The two led the Stony Brook mens basketball team to an upset win on Saturday. MACKENZIE YADDAW/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball upsets UNCW in overtime triumph

Nayden Villorente January 28, 2024

On national television, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team pulled off its biggest upset of the year to get back over .500. Unlike most other nail-biters from this season, the Seawolves (11-10,...

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The Stony Brook mens basketball team huddles during a timeout against Wagner on Dec. 3, 2023. The Seawolves will host the Hofstra Pride tomorrow night. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball to fight for Long Island supremacy over Hofstra

Mike Anderson January 21, 2024

After being swept in the Battle of Long Island last year, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team will be out for revenge this time around. On national television, the Seawolves (9-9, 2-3 CAA) will...

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