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NCAA approves schedule for playing fall sports in spring 2021

On Sept. 22, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Board of Directors approved a 2021 spring schedule for teams who had their fall 2020 seasons postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

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.

Stony Brook AD Shawn Heilbron holds virtual town hall

Ethan TamSportsApril 16, 2020April 19, 2020

The current financial status of Stony Brook Athletics was a major talking point throughout the town hall. The cancellation of the 2020 NCAA Tournament in men’s and women’s basketball led to a reduction in revenue distributed to each individual Division I conference.

Numerous players explore departure from Stony Brook

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.

NCAA plans to grant spring athletes an extra year of eligibility

Ethan TamSportsMarch 14, 2020March 15, 2020

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) released a statement on Friday, March 13, through Twitter regarding plans to give spring athletes an extra year of eligibility.

America East cancels all spring sports after NCAA cancels March Madness, spring championships

Ethan TamBreaking SportsMarch 12, 2020March 15, 2020

On Thursday, March 12, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced the cancellation of all Division I winter and spring championships, including both the men’s and women’s “March Madness” basketball…

Bodrug’s perfect game leads Softball through undefeated weekend

Vincent GiacaloneSoftball SportsFebruary 23, 2020February 24, 2020

The Stony Brook softball team will be flying back to Long Island on cloud nine after winning all five of their games this weekend at The Spring Games. They cruised to victory in both of their games on Sunday, Feb. 23, beating the Georgetown Hoyas 2-1 in the morning and then shutting out the Cornell Big Red 7-0 in the afternoon.

Chris Hamilton determined to end Stony Brook career on top

Ethan TamBaseball Special Issues Sports Spring Sports PreviewFebruary 18, 2020February 18, 2020

The 6-foot-2 lefty from Rotterdam, New York broke out in 2019. As a freshman, he batted .233 and hit one home run in 60 at-bats. Sophomore year showed slight improvements, with a .263 average and six homers while starting in 54 games. However, it was as a junior when Hamilton began to bloom into full form.

McCombs captures wins 100 and 101 in two-game homestand

Ross O'KeefeBasketball SportsJanuary 7, 2020February 15, 2020

In a 2-game homestand, the Stony Brook women’s basketball team began America East play with a pair of victories.

Otchere primed for big year following DPOY season

Ryan MagillBasketball SportsNovember 19, 2019February 15, 2020

For Otchere, however, winning the most prestigious defensive award in the conference was not just a goal, it was an expectation.