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Point guard Aaron Clarke steps back to create space against the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Saturday, Jan. 27. Clarke led the Stony Brook mens basketball team with 18 points on Thursday at Hofstra. MACKENZIE YADDAW/THE STATESMAN

Thomas calls game on Stony Brook men’s basketball to sweep season series

Kenny Spurrell February 2, 2024

With victory sitting just one defensive possession away, a last-second shot by Hofstra shooting guard Tyler Thomas broke the Stony Brook men’s basketball team’s heart. Just 10 days after losing...

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The Stony Brook womens basketball team gathers on the sideline during a timeout against Drexel on Sunday, Jan. 28. The Seawolves will take on their crosstown rivals, the Hofstra Pride, tomorrow night. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball prepares for 2024’s first Battle of Long Island

Alex D'Amaro February 1, 2024

In the first edition of the Battle of Long Island this season, the Stony Brook women’s basketball team will look to extend its winning streak over its Nassau County rivals to seven games. On Friday...

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The Stony Brook baseball team warms up at the start of practice on Wednesday, Jan. 24. The Seawolves are looking to bounce back in the 2024 season. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

New-look Stony Brook baseball has questions to answer in 2024

Mike Anderson January 31, 2024
After only its fourth losing season at the NCAA Division I level, the Stony Brook baseball team is seeking redemption in its second year in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA).
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The Stony Brook mens basketball teams bench prepares to celebrate as shooting guard Jared Frey (24) attempts a three against the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Saturday, Jan. 27. The Seawolves will take on Hofstra tomorrow night. MACKENZIE YADDAW/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball seeks revenge in round two against Hofstra

Kevin Yu January 31, 2024

Following a thrilling overtime victory last Saturday week, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team is seeking revenge in a rematch of the Battle of Long Island. After losing the first matchup at...

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The Stony Brook softball team huddles at the end of practice on Wednesday, Jan. 24. The Seawolves are entering the 2024 season with championship expectations. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Strong returning core sets Stony Brook softball up for big 2024 season

Anthony DiCocco January 30, 2024
Last season served as a valuable learning experience for the Stony Brook softball team. Now with a season’s worth of experience in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) under their belt, the Seawolves are ready to fight for a championship.
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Starting pitcher Mia Haynes fires a pitch in practice on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Haynes will headline a pitching staff that is primed for a breakout 2024 campaign. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Improved pitching staff will smoothen Stony Brook softball’s 2024 ride

George Caratzas January 30, 2024
In 2023, the Stony Brook softball team rode a top-two offense in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) to a semifinal appearance in the conference postseason. While clawing out win after win, the Seawolves realized that they have an ace in right-handed starting pitcher Mia Haynes.
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Center Khari Clark sizes up a Drexel defender on Sunday, Jan. 28. Clark dropped her sixth double-double of the season against the Dragons. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball topples Drexel’s CAA-best scoring defense

Kevin Yu January 29, 2024

Working against the top scoring defense in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA), the Stony Brook women’s basketball team handled it with ease to stay atop the standings. Despite a week’s rest,...

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Point guard Aaron Clarke (left) moves to his right after passing the ball to small forward Tyler Stephenson-Moore (right) on Saturday, Jan. 27. The two led the Stony Brook mens basketball team to an upset win on Saturday. MACKENZIE YADDAW/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball upsets UNCW in overtime triumph

Nayden Villorente January 28, 2024

On national television, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team pulled off its biggest upset of the year to get back over .500. Unlike most other nail-biters from this season, the Seawolves (11-10,...

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Point guard Aaron Clarke drives through Monmouths defense on Thursday, Jan. 25. Clarke led the Stony Brook mens basketball team to a win with 18 points. IRENE YIMMONGKOL/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball hangs on to seal win over Monmouth

Kenny Spurrell January 26, 2024

By rolling out a different starting lineup, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team picked up its biggest win to date. Behind four different double-digit scorers, the Seawolves (10-10, 3-4 CAA)...

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The Stony Brook mens basketball team goes to the sideline during a timeout against Hofstra on Monday, Jan. 22. The Seawolves will host the Monmouth Hawks on Thursday night. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball needs win versus much-improved Monmouth

Cameron Takmil January 24, 2024

After dropping another game in the exact same fashion, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team is in need of a win before it gets too late. The Seawolves (9-10, 2-4 CAA) will face the Monmouth Hawks...

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Power forward Andre Snoddy takes a contested layup through two Hofstra defenders on Monday, Jan. 22. Snoddy posted his first double-double with Stony Brook on Monday night. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball defeated in Battle of Long Island

Kenny Spurrell January 23, 2024

Once again, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team failed to finish and let the game slip in the second half. The Seawolves (9-10, 2-4 CAA) hosted the Hofstra Pride (10-9, 3-3 CAA) on Monday night...

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The Stony Brook mens basketball team huddles during a timeout against Wagner on Dec. 3, 2023. The Seawolves will host the Hofstra Pride tomorrow night. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball to fight for Long Island supremacy over Hofstra

Mike Anderson January 21, 2024

After being swept in the Battle of Long Island last year, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team will be out for revenge this time around. On national television, the Seawolves (9-9, 2-3 CAA) will...

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