Johnstonbaugh noted that last year’s championship experience helped give the team a more solidified core and praised the team’s effort in preparing for the current campaign.
The Seawolves took over against the Gaels in enemy territory on Wednesday, Sept. 12, securing their second consecutive 4-0 victory and evening their record at 4-4.
Stony Brook Women’s Soccer dominated the Wagner Seahawks offensively and defensively on Sunday, Sept. 9, leading to a 4-0 victory in front of a home crowd for the first time this season.
With Stony Brook Women’s Soccer entering the 2018 season as defending America East champion, confidence in the team has never been higher. Last year’s accomplishments have not translated into expectations, however, and head coach Brendan Faherty is focused on a fresh start with this year’s squad.
As the final horn sounded on Wednesday, Aug. 29, Stony Brook Women’s Soccer walked off the pitch with a 3-0 defeat against Boston College, its second shutout loss in three games.
Although the team finished the regular season with an 8-10 overall record, they still managed to advance as far as any Stony Brook Women’s Soccer squad ever has, picking up just the second America East title in program history.
The 33rd-minute goal, which sealed Stony Brook’s second-ever America East title, is arguably the highlight of senior forward Manuela Corcho’s college career.
With Sunday's win, Stony Brook advances to its first America East Conference final since 2013. This also marks the first time in America East Conference history that a No. 5-ranked team has advanced to the final since the conference moved to a six-team playoff format in 2001.
