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Stony Brook softball pulls off third-straight win in midweek matchup

Matt Howlin April 27, 2023
A big day from the bottom of the order helped the Stony Brook softball team pick up another nonconference win.
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Outfielder Alyssa Costello takes a pitch against Hampton on Saturday, April 22. Costello hit two home runs over the weekend in a series win against the Pirates. VIKRAM SETHI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball wins second CAA series of the year

Matt Howlin April 24, 2023

After letting game one slip away, the Stony Brook softball team picked up back-to-back mercy-rule wins to take its weekend series. In a must-win series to stay alive, the Seawolves (19-23, 5-12...

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Pitcher Ashton Melaas throws a pitch against Hofstra on Saturday, March 18. Melaas pitched well this weekend, but the Stony Brook softball team was swept despite her efforts. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball swept in Battle of Long Island, remains winless in CAA

Kenny Spurrell March 20, 2023
Coming off a doubleheader sweep earlier in the week, the Stony Brook softball team was handed three-straight losses by its Long Island rival. The Seawolves (8-13, 0-6 CAA) hosted the Hofstra Pride in their home-opening three-game series at University Field.
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Left-handed pitcher Jerek Hobb pitching against LIU on Wednesday, March 8. Hobb made his NCAA debut on Wednesday and tossed three innings out of the bullpen to finish the game. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook baseball gets first two victories; Senk earns 900th win

Mike Anderson March 9, 2023
After losing its first nine games, the Stony Brook baseball team beat a pair of in-state rivals to get back into the win column.
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First baseman Jason Campo at an outdoor practice on Feb. 10. Campo got his first-career at-bat on Sunday as the Stony Brook baseball team lost its ninth-straight game. KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook baseball remains winless after being swept by No. 13 UNC

Mike Anderson March 5, 2023
Though it played its best series of the year, the Stony Brook baseball team was swept for a third-straight week to open the 2023 season. The Seawolves (0-9) are off to their worst start in exactly 10 years. After being swept in three games by the No. 13 University of North Carolina (UNC) Tar Heels, Stony Brook has lost each of its first nine games.
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Center Keenan Fitzmorris throwing down a two-handed dunk on Monday, Dec. 12 against Sacred Heart while forward Kenan Sarvan looks on. This dunk helped the Stony Brook mens basketball team finish on an 8-0 run to complete its comeback win. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Second-half turnaround leads Stony Brook men’s basketball to comeback win

Mike Anderson December 13, 2022
In a tale of two halves, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team picked up its first win over a Division I opponent this season. After playing a very poor first half, the Seawolves (3-7) flipped the script on the Sacred Heart Pioneers to pick up a 71-64 victory on Monday at Island Federal Arena.
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Outside linebacker Carthell Flowers-Lloyd and defensive end Eric Black celebrating a sack against Towson on Saturday, Nov. 12. The Stony Brook football team will wrap up its 2022 season this Saturday at Monmouth. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football looking to avoid its worst-ever record

Anthony DiCocco November 16, 2022
After dropping its home finale in heartbreaking fashion, the Stony Brook football team will look to close out its rough 2022 season on a high note with a win against Monmouth.
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Defender Madison Sleiman (left), midfielder Gabby Daniels (middle) and forward Reilly Rich (right) in a match against UNCW on Sunday, Oct. 16. The three players were key contributors to the Stony Brook womens soccer teams success in the 2022 season. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Future is bright for Stony Brook women’s soccer after surprising CAA debut

Mike Anderson November 16, 2022

It was not going to be easy transitioning from the America East Conference (AE) to the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). However, the Stony Brook women’s soccer team made do with the tough hand...

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Head coach Chuck Priore walking onto the field during the game against William & Mary on Saturday, Oct. 1. Priore and his team are currently 0-6, but will face a beatable opponent in Maine this weekend. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football team looking to get out of funk with a homecoming victory

Matt Howlin October 19, 2022

Still in search of win number one, the Stony Brook football team will look to right the ship at homecoming.  The Seawolves are currently sitting at the bottom of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA)...

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Stony Brook womens soccer team in a pre-game huddle last year. The team opened their 2022 season with a late comeback win against Fordham on Thursday night.

Stony Brook women’s soccer pulls off thrilling comeback in opener vs. Fordham

Melanie Karniewich August 19, 2022
The Stony Brook women’s soccer team was held scoreless through the first 88 minutes, but all they needed were the final two. The team opened up the 2022-23 sports year for the University by pulling off an improbable come-from-behind victory over Fordham 2-1.
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Graduate first baseman Melissa Rahrich in a game against Fairleigh Dickinson on March 25. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Softball drops two of three games with Hofstra, Fordham

Jeremy Portnoy April 13, 2021
The Stony Brook softball team struggled through their three-game homestand this week, splitting a doubleheader with the Hofstra Pride on Tuesday and dropping a grudge match with the Fordham Rams on Thursday.
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Senior pitcher Dawn Bodrug in a game against Fairleigh Dickinson on March 25. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Fordham’s walk-off grand slam beats Softball in extra innings

Jeremy Portnoy March 31, 2021
Eventually, SBU Softball’s experienced roster will regain its consistency. In the meantime, they have been following no-hitters and tournament sweeps with questionable losses like their 10-6 extra innings defeat at the Fordham Rams on March 30.
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