Elijah Olaniyi Archives – Page 2 of 9

Stony Brook men’s basketball embarrassed by Wagner

Ethan TamMen's Basketball SportsDecember 5, 2021December 7, 2021

In the second game of a six-game homestand, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team was obliterated by the Wagner Seahawks 78-49 on Saturday, Dec. 4.

Offense comes alive as Stony Brook men’s basketball dominates American

Ethan TamMen's Basketball SportsDecember 2, 2021December 2, 2021

In its sixth game, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team finally accomplished something it had yet to do this season — notch a hard-earned blowout victory.

Stony Brook men’s basketball blows lead in OT loss to Fairfield

Ethan TamMen's Basketball SportsNovember 27, 2021February 7, 2022

The Stony Brook men’s basketball team still appeared to be in the driver’s seat against the Fairfield Stags on Wednesday, Nov. 24 with an 11-point second-half lead and a red-hot Anthony Roberts leading the way.

Roberts’ buzzer-beater three gives Stony Brook men’s basketball first win

Ethan TamMen's Basketball SportsNovember 23, 2021February 7, 2022

Playing his first home game for the Stony Brook men’s basketball team, Anthony Roberts pulled the trigger on a tie-breaking three that erupted Island Federal Arena as it stamped a 75-72 comeback win over the Sacred Heart Pioneers on Monday, Nov. 22.

Men’s Basketball Practice Reel – HOOPLA Special Issue

Raymond WilsonHoopla 2021 Multimedia VideosNovember 23, 2021

Basketball games are open to the public for the first time since the pandemic started and the Stony Brook men’s basketball team is looking forward to playing in front of crowds again.

The Hoopla Sportscast: Elijah Olaniyi

Tim Giorlando & Mike AndersonHoopla 2021 Men's Basketball Multimedia Podcasts SportsNovember 21, 2021February 24, 2022

Mike Anderson sits down with Stony Brook forward for the men’s basketball team Elijah Olaniyi for their annual Hoopla segment. They discuss Olaniyi’s transfer to Florida, his return to Stony Brook and a tragedy that pushes Olaniyi today.

Stony Brook men’s basketball provides early scare for No. 3 Kansas before eventual rout

Ethan TamMen's Basketball SportsNovember 19, 2021November 19, 2021

For most of the first half, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team held a lead against the No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks, riding hot outside shooting to make up for a size disadvantage in the paint.

Transfer wave adds offensive starpower to Stony Brook men’s basketball

Paul McDonoughHoopla 2021 Men's Basketball SportsNovember 14, 2021November 19, 2021

Following a devastating end to the 2020-2021 season, Stony Brook was met with an all-too familiar sense of panic and despair. It wasn’t until Olaniyi’s decision to return to the team that the tide began to turn for the Seawolves.

Stony Brook men’s basketball shoots for success with smaller lineup

Ethan TamHoopla 2021 Men's Basketball SportsNovember 14, 2021November 16, 2021

It’s make or break time in Seawolves Country. In head coach Geno Ford’s third season at the helm of the Stony Brook men’s basketball team, the expectations have never been higher.

Elijah Olaniyi’s return to Stony Brook sparks flashy offseason

Kenny SpurrellHoopla 2021 Men's Basketball SportsNovember 14, 2021November 19, 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.