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Latimer is currently the third-leading scorer on the team.  PHOTO COURTESY OF JIM HARRISON/STONY BROOK ATHLETICS

Latimer’s offensive presence felt early

Chris Parkinson November 23, 2018
Head coach Jeff Boals believes this newcomer has the potential to bring something very special to Stony Brook.
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Junior guard Jaron Cornish attemps [action] in a game against Hofstra on Tuesday, Dec. 12. Cornish ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Basketball splits final two games at Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Tip Off Tournament

Chris Parkinson November 21, 2018
Stony Brook Men’s Basketball wrapped up its time at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Tip Off Tournament over the weekend by splitting their two matchups.
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Freshman forward Elijah Olaniyi in a game against Maryland on Nov. 10. Olaniyi scored ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Olaniyi embraces leadership role

Kenneth Fermin November 20, 2018
Sophomore forward Elijah Olaniyi has already proven himself as a floor general in his short Stony Brook Men’s Basketball career.
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Head mens basketball coach Jeff Boals watches on his team play in a game.Seawolves kick-started the season with a 2-0 record for the first time since 2013.  PHOTO COURTESY OF STONY BROOK ATHLETICS

Resilient Men’s Basketball jumps into season

Chris Parkinson November 19, 2018
Confidence has been running through Stony Brook Men’s Basketball heading into the upcoming 2018-19 season. This time however, things are just a bit different.
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Redshirt sophomore forward Akwasi Yeboah looks to make a play in a game against Shawnee State. LUIS RUIZ DOMINGUEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Men’s Basketball comes back late in regulation, wins in overtime

Jason Brancato November 7, 2018
Despite trailing 22-0 in the first half and committing an accidental technical foul in the closing seconds of the game, Stony Brook Men’s Basketball fought back and won 77-74 in overtime over George Washington University in the season opener on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
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 forward Elijah Olaniyi in a game against Hofstra in 2017. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Basketball’s season ends with 70-51 AE semifinals loss to Vermont

Gregory Zarb March 9, 2018
The Stony Brook men’s basketball team’s season came to end in the America East Conference Tournament for the second consecutive season, falling to No. 1-seeded Vermont 70-51 Tuesday night at Patrick Gym.
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Senior forward Junior Saintel drives to the basket in a game against Hartford. KARINA GERRY/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Basketball takes down Albany, faces Vermont in semifinals

Gregory Zarb March 4, 2018
Stony Brook got off to a hot start and held off multiple comeback attempts by Albany to survive the first round of the America East Conference Tournament by a final score of 69-60 Saturday night at the State Employees Federal Credit Union Arena.
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Stony Brook Mens Basketball senior forward Tyrell Sturdivant in a game againt Maryland on Nov.
 10. Sturdivant.  ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Basketball faces familiar foe in first round of AE Conference Tournament

Gregory Zarb March 3, 2018
Sturdivant and his fellow seniors are conscious of the fact that this is the last time they will take part in the America East Conference Tournament, with a trip to the NCAA tournament on the line.
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Akwasi Yeboah goes for the basket during a game against UMBC on Jan. 31 this year. SERENA TAUSZ/ STATESMAN FILE

Men’s Basketball falls to Vermont, faces Albany in first round of playoffs

Gregory Zarb February 25, 2018
Yeboah tied the game late in the second half after making all three of his free throws after getting fouled on a three-point attempt. Vermont responded with a 15-6 run over the final five minutes to seal Stony Brook's fate.
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Senior guard UC Iroegbu drives to the basket in a game against Albany. Iroegbu scored 15 points in the second half of the Seawolves match up against the Cardinals this weekend. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Iroegbu shines as Men’s Basketball takes down UMBC

Kenneth Fermin February 22, 2018
The Stony Brook men’s basketball team continued its trek of late season success, defeating the UMBC Retrievers 64-59 on Wednesday night at the UMBC Event Center.
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U.C. Iroegbu faces off against two New Hamphire defenders. KARINA GERRY/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Basketball seniors lead the way over New Hampshire

Chris Parkinson February 19, 2018
Stony Brook Men’s Basketball found itself in a familiar position as it had all season, down by 10 points just four minutes into the second half.
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Sophomore Yeboah [action] in a game against Hofstra in 2017. Yehoboah [action] this past [date] against [team ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Basketball’s AE seeding chances drop after road loss to Binghamton

Gregory Zarb February 18, 2018
The Stony Brook men’s basketball team's chances of clinching a high seed for the America East conference tournament took a hit with a 69-57 road loss to the Binghamton Bearcats Thursday night at the Events Center.
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