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Guard Annie Warren with Forward Kelis Corley during the game against New Hampshire on January 28. The Seawolves were defeated by the VCU Rams 56-48 on March 18th at WNIT. KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball falls to VCU in WNIT opening round

Ethan Tam March 20, 2022
In a battle between two defensively-minded opponents, the Stony Brook women’s basketball team took a lead and maintained it through both transition opportunities and strong post play.
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The Stony Brook womens basketball team running off the court at halftime during the game against New Hampshire on Jan. 28. KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball draws VCU in WNIT first round

Ethan Tam March 14, 2022
The Stony Brook women’s basketball team will face the VCU Rams in the opening round of the WNIT on Friday, Mar. 18 at 6 p.m.
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Masera in the game against __ on __. KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

No. 6 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse falls behind at No. 5 Northwestern

Ethan Tam March 13, 2022
Playing its second consecutive road game against a nationally ranked opponent, the No. 6 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team had a chance to earn back-to-back statement wins in its pursuit of an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.
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No. 5 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse holds on at No. 11 Florida

Jeremy Portnoy March 6, 2022
For the first time in seven years, the Seawolves are winners in Gainesville. The No. 5 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team beat No. 11 Florida 14-13 on March 5, breaking a four-game losing streak against the Gators.
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Guard Omar Habwe making a layup in the game against NJIT on Mar. 1. RAY WILSON/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball beats NJIT to end America East era

Ethan Tam March 3, 2022
After 21 years, the Seawolves' America East chapter was officially finished with an 87-68 victory over the NJIT Highlanders. After a flurry of off-court controversy and difficulties, it brings the season to an end.
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Sayles in the seniors game against Albany on Feb. 26. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball shuts down Albany on senior night

Mike Anderson March 1, 2022
Typically an offensive-driven team, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team locked down shooters to send its senior class off with a 66-50 win over the Albany Great Danes on Saturday, Feb. 26.
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Attackman Noah Armitage celebrating after scoring a goal in the Long Island Cup finals against the LIU Sharks on Feb. 27. ETHAN TAM/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s lacrosse thwarts LIU to win first Long Island Cup

Ethan Tam February 27, 2022
In the championship game of the inaugural Long Island Cup, the Stony Brook men’s lacrosse team took control early and secured the 10-6 win over the Long Island University (LIU) Sharks on Sunday, Feb. 27.
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Attacker Kevin Mack in the Long Island Cup semifinals against St. Johns on Friday, Feb. 26. ETHAN TAM/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s lax topples St. John’s in LI Cup semis

Ethan Tam February 26, 2022
Kicking off a new tradition in winning fashion, the Stony Brook men’s lacrosse team earned a 17-10 victory in the semifinals of the inaugural Long Island Cup over the St. John’s Red Storm on Friday, Feb. 25.
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Forward India Pagan with the ball in the UMass Lowell game on Feb. 23. The Seawolves lost in the last KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball upset last-second on Senior Day

Paul McDonough February 24, 2022
An inbound pass with six seconds left in a tie game found its way to River Hawks guard Kaylen Banwareesingh, who sank a game-winning layup to put the nail in the coffin for the Seawolves (23-4, 14-3 AE) on Senior Day at Island Federal Arena.
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Senior wide receiver Ray Bolden makes a touchdown with 13:37 left in the fourth quarter. The Seawolves went on to defeat the Wildcats 38-24. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Former Stony Brook WR Ray Bolden selected in USFL Draft

Ethan Tam February 23, 2022
Ray Bolden, a former wide receiver on the Stony Brook football team, was selected in the 16th round of the United States Football League (USFL) Draft by the Michigan Panthers on Wednesday, Feb. 22. 
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Students holding up signs in protest of the America East ban at the mens basketball game on Feb. 9. MARCUS DIA/THE STATESMAN

SBU athletes protest playoff ban; rally planned for tonight

Viola Flowers and Ethan Tam February 23, 2022
Stony Brook University student-athletes are uniting to overturn America East's decision to bar them from competing in the conference playoffs, which was announced on Feb. 21. They plan to hold a demonstration during tonight's women's basketball game.
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Greene in the game against Vermont on Jan. 26. KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball misses miracle comeback

Ethan Tam February 22, 2022
An unorthodox coaching tactic nearly paid off for the Stony Brook men’s basketball team, but the Seawolves’ final possession came up empty, resulting in a 74-70 loss to the Hartford Hawks on Sunday, Feb. 20.
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