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Point guard Dean Noll takes a jump shot from the top of the key against Charleston on Saturday, Jan. 6. Noll led the Stony Brook mens basketball team in scoring on Thursday night at Towson. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Late-game shooting drought costs Stony Brook men’s basketball in overtime loss

Kenny Spurrell January 12, 2024

A comeback victory was in sight for the Stony Brook men’s basketball team, but missing its final 10 shots sealed its fate. The Seawolves (8-8, 1-2 CAA) had a chance to snap the Towson Tigers’...

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Small forward Tyler Stephenson-Moore shoots a three-pointer from the corner against Charleston on Saturday, Jan. 6. Stephenson-Moore became a 1,000-point scorer in the loss to the Cougars. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball falls in track meet versus Charleston

Mike Anderson January 7, 2024

Though small forward Tyler Stephenson-Moore reached the 1,000-point mark for his career, the milestone did not translate into an upset win for the Stony Brook men’s basketball team. The Seawolves...

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Small forward Tyler Stephenson-Moore shoots a three-pointer from the corner against Norfolk State on Dec. 13. Stephenson-Moore led the Stony Brook mens basketball team with 21 points on Thursday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball wins low-scoring conference opener

Nayden Villorente January 5, 2024

In a very defensive game, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team’s offense turned it up in crunch time to start off Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) play on the right foot. Now winners in six...

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Shooting guard Elijah Olaniyi drives from the baseline against Yale on Nov. 5, 2019. Olaniyi is one of the best players in program history, but his life has taken a bad turn due to brain cancer. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

How Elijah Olaniyi’s brain cancer derailed his life

Mike Anderson January 4, 2024
Elijah Olaniyi, a former star player for the Stony Brook men’s basketball team, was diagnosed with a brain tumor on his right frontal lobe on Nov. 30, 2023.
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Power Andre Snoddy tosses up a layup against Norfolk State while center Chris Maidoh sets up for a rebound on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Snoddy and Maidohs presence in the paint will be instrumental in tomorrows game at Northeastern. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball opens up conference play at Northeastern

Mike Anderson January 3, 2024

To open up the new year, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team’s redemption tour will tip off on national television. Last year, both the Seawolves (7-6) and the Northeastern Huskies (5-8) were...

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Point guard Aaron Clarke drives the lane against Rider on Nov. 20. Clarke led the Stony Brook mens basketball in scoring for the second time in three games, leading it to a win over Brown. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball hangs on to win nonconference finale

Kenny Spurrell December 30, 2023

With its nonconference schedule coming to an end, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team wrapped it up on a high note. After getting a week off for Christmas, the Seawolves (7-6) remained celebratory...

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Center Keenan Fitzmorris takes a hook shot from the low post against Norfolk State on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Fitzmorris scored 15 points and led the team in rebounds at Army West Point on Sunday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball rises above .500 with overtime win at Army

Cameron Takmil December 18, 2023

Though it had to work overtime, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team started its road trip on the perfect note. In a tightly-contested battle in West Point, N.Y., the Seawolves (6-5) edged out...

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Center Chris Maidoh throws down a slam dunk against Norfolk State on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Maidoh posted career highs in both points and rebounds in the victory. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball rides Maidoh’s career night to third-straight win

Nayden Villorente December 14, 2023

A career night from center Chris Maidoh helped the Stony Brook men’s basketball team mount another comeback victory. The Seawolves (5-5) hosted the Norfolk State Spartans (7-4) on Wednesday night...

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Small forward Tyler Stephenson-Moore shoots a three-pointer over Bryant small forward Earl Timberlake on Saturday, Dec. 9. Stephenson-Moore led the Stony Brook mens basketball team with 22 points in the win. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball pulls off comeback in historic shooting night

Kenny Spurrell December 10, 2023

After a brutal start to the game, a record-setting second half catapulted the Stony Brook men’s basketball team to a comeback victory. For the first time this year, the Seawolves (4-5) won their...

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Small forward Tyler Stephenson-Moore leaps up for a dunk against Stonehill on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Stephenson-Moore led the Stony Brook mens basketball team with 23 points in the win. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Hot shooting guides Stony Brook men’s basketball to bounce-back victory

Kevin Yu December 7, 2023

Behind its best shooting performance of the season, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team bounced back with a comfortable win on Wednesday night. The Seawolves (3-5) beat up on the Stonehill Skyhawks...

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Small forward Tyler Stephenson-Moore directs traffic from half-court against Wagner on Saturday, Dec. 2. Stephenson-Moore scored 16 points in the loss. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball blows big lead in chippy home game

Kenny Spurrell December 3, 2023

After taking a 16-point lead in the first half, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team melted down after halftime. The Seawolves (2-5) took on the Wagner Seahawks (3-4) at Island Federal Arena on...

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Shooting guard Jared Frey takes a three-pointer from the corner against Rider on Monday, Nov. 20. Frey made the Stony Brook mens basketball teams only three-pointer on Monday. CHRISTOPHER SCHULZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball wins sloppy game versus Rider

Kenny Spurrell November 21, 2023

Despite shooting 1-for-19 from three-point territory, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team snapped its losing streak.  The Seawolves (2-3) returned to Island Federal Arena to take on the Rider...

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