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The Stony Brook softball team celebrates a run against Monmouth on Saturday, May 6. The Seawolves had a strong end to their 2023 season, setting the bar higher for 2024. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Strong finish to 2023 has Stony Brook softball hopeful for next year

Mike Anderson June 10, 2023

After spending almost the entire year under .500, the Stony Brook softball team salvaged a memorable first year in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). The Seawolves were coming off a great...

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Right fielder Catherine Anne Kupinski swings at a pitch against Monmouth on Friday, May 5. Kupinski hit a three-run homer in the Stony Brook softball teams final turn at-bat of the 2023 season. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball stuns top-seeded Delaware, loses to Hofstra to end season

Anthony DiCocco May 12, 2023
The Stony Brook softball team knocked out the top team in the CAA playoffs, but couldn't eliminate Hofstra to win the championship.
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Several Stony Brook softball players and head coach Megan Bryant huddle between innings on Wednesday, April 26. The Seawolves will play the top-seeded Delaware Blue Hens in the CAA tournament on Friday afternoon. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball continues hunt for CAA crown against top-seeded Delaware

Mike Anderson May 11, 2023

After coming back to pull off another upset win in the 2023 Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) softball tournament, the seventh-seeded Stony Brook softball team will look to continue its run over...

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The Stony Brook softball team huddles before its game on Saturday, May 6 against Monmouth. The seventh-seeded Seawolves are waiting to see which of the three teams they will face in their next CAA playoff game tomorrow. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball to face one of three potential teams in next round of CAA tournament

Anthony DiCocco May 10, 2023

After winning its second elimination game in as many days, the seventh-seeded Stony Brook softball team now finds itself in a waiting game to see who its next opponent will be. After beating Elon...

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Starting pitcher Mia Haynes winds up to throw a pitch against Monmouth on Friday, May 5. Haynes pitched a complete game to help keep the Stony Brook softball teams season alive against Elon on Wednesday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball eliminates Elon after falling to Hofstra

Anthony DiCocco May 10, 2023

After winning an elimination game to advance to the next round of the 2023 Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) softball tournament, the Stony Brook softball team stayed alive and did it once again. The...

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The Stony Brook softball team breaks its huddle before a game against Monmouth on Friday, May 5. The Seawolves will play the Hofstra Pride in the second round of the 2023 CAA softball tournament. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball looks to avenge early-season sweep in playoff matchup at Hofstra

Anthony DiCocco May 9, 2023
After winning an elimination game in the first round of the 2023 Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) softball tournament, the seventh-seeded Stony Brook softball team is now in the double-elimination portion of the bracket.
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First baseman Ashley Jacobson trots home to score a run against Monmouth on Saturday, May 6. Jacobson had a hit and an RBI in the Stony Brook softball teams playoff win over Charleston. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Late gaffes by Charleston propel Stony Brook softball to first CAA playoff win

Anthony DiCocco May 9, 2023
In its first-ever Colonial Athletic Association postseason game, the seventh-seeded Stony Brook softball team took advantage of some crucial mistakes to advance to the next round.
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Several Stony Brook softball players celebrate a run-rule win over Monmouth on Saturday, May 6. Stony Brook enters the 2023 CAA softball tournament as the seventh seed. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball takes on Charleston in CAA playoff debut

Anthony DiCocco May 8, 2023

Following a successful sweep in its must-win regular season series finale, the Stony Brook softball team will compete in its first ever Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) tournament this week. After...

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Catcher Corinne Badger bats against Monmouth on Saturday, May 6. Badger had two walk-off hits over the weekend against Monmouth and helped the Stony Brook softball team secure a playoff spot. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball walks off Monmouth three times to clinch playoff berth

Matt Howlin May 6, 2023

With its playoff hopes on the line, the Stony Brook softball team swept its final series of the year to clinch a spot in the 2023 Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) softball tournament. Coming...

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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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Catcher Corinne Badger launches a pitch in batting practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Badger caught a pair of complete games on Thursday in the Stony Brook softball teams sweep of Sacred Heart. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Late scoring, good pitching leads Stony Brook softball to doubleheader sweep

Anthony DiCocco March 17, 2023
On Thursday, the Seawolves (8-10, 0-3 CAA) faced off against the Sacred Heart Pioneers for a midweek doubleheader in Connecticut.
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Catcher Corinne Badger having a catch during practice on Friday, Feb. 3. Badger has become one of the nations best catchers after a rough start to her career. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

How a new mentality helped save Corinne Badger’s career not once, but twice

Alex Streinger February 12, 2023
In a softball career that has consisted of constant ebbing and flowing, catcher Corinne Badger has finally found her stride by adopting a new mindset. After batting just .068 through the first two years of her NCAA career, Badger burst onto the scene last year to become one of the best catchers in the nation.
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