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Sophomore guard Michael Almonacy drives to the basket in a game against Rutgers. Although Stony Brook fell to Hofstra 999-000, Almonacy scored a career high of 15. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Basketball earns its first win of season at home against Brown

Ryan Pavich November 24, 2017
The cheers rained down from Island Federal Credit Union Arena as the Stony Brook men’s basketball team earned their first win of the season on Wednesday and defeated Brown 77-64.
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Olaniyi. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Three-point barrage not enough in Men’s Basketball’s loss to Michigan State

Gregory Zarb November 20, 2017
It was a game no one expected Stony Brook to compete with Michigan State for long, yet they led the game for a majority of the first half.
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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

Men’s Basketball blows lead in loss at Ball State

Ryan Pavich November 18, 2017
In a game where the Stony Brook men’s basketball team dominated the entire first half, Stony Brook was unable to ride its momentum into the second half against Ball State and lost 87-76.
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 Redshirt-sophomore Akwasi Yeboah makes a jump shot against Maryland on Nov. 10. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

From the bench to starting lineup: Yeboah prepares for upcoming season

Gregory Zarb November 16, 2017
Yeboah plans on approaching this season with a sense of purpose and playing with a passion that will hopefully bring Stony Brook an America East Championship. Just like his mother always told him.
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Senior forward Tyrell Sturdivant [action] in a game against Maryland on Nov. 10. Sturdivant  ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Basketball puts up tough fight in 72-64 loss to UConn

Gregory Zarb November 15, 2017
The Stony Brook men’s basketball team was unable to maintain the lead it controlled against UConn for the majority of Tuesday’s game, the first of the PK80 Invitational.
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Freshman forward Anthony Ochefu attempts a layup against the College of Staten Island. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Ochefu hopes to carve out a role on the court in his first year with Men’s Basketball

Peter Lupfer November 15, 2017
In order to make an impact at the college level, Ochefu understands that he must continue to grow. It will not be easy to crack Stony Brook’s starting lineup, but he is up for the challenge.
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Senior forward Tyrell Sturdivant attempts a shot against Maryland at Nassau Coliseum. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

A revamped Sturdivant prepares to reclaim America East glory

Ryan Pavich November 14, 2017
Sturdivant described the joy of winning that first championship at Stony Brook as “an amazing feeling.” But it remains to be seen what a second championship at Stony Brook would feel like, but if the Seawolves were to capture one, it would be on the back of Sturdivant’s leadership.
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Guard Jules Moore signs a letter of intent to play for Stony Brook starting in the fall of 2018. PHOTO COURTESY OF STONY BROOK ATHLETICS

Three players sign Letters of Intent to join 2018-19 men’s basketball program

Gregory Zarb November 13, 2017
"We are very excited to add three high-character young men, who love the game of basketball and are serious about academics to our Stony Brook basketball family," Stony Brook Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeff Boals said.
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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

Men’s Basketball head coach Jeff Boals establishing a new culture

Tim Oakes November 13, 2017
Now in his second season coaching the Seawolves, he will have the chance to develop young guards such as Cornish and McKenzie as well as continuing to establish a foundation for the culture he is forging at Stony Brook.
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Freshman pointguard Jordan McKenzie (left,
 above) and junior point guard Jaron Cornish (above, right)
 pose for headshots.
  PHOTO COURTESY OF STONY BROOK ATHLETICS

Taking a look at Men’s Basketball team’s new point guards

Chris Parkinson November 12, 2017
Junior transfer Jaron Cornish and freshman Jordan McKenzie will compete for the majority of minutes at the point guard position, according to Stony Brook Athletics. But head coach Jeff Boals has yet to determine who will start at point guard during the regular season.
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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

Sturdivant showcases newfound range in Men’s Basketball loss to Maryland

Gregory Zarb November 11, 2017
The Stony Brook men’s basketball team fell in the regular season opener to the Maryland Terrapins by a final score of 76-61 at Nassau Coliseum Friday night.
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Stony Brook Mens Basketball senior Junior Saintel attemps to make a pass during the [exhibition] against [team] on Friday, Oct.
 27. Saintel  GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Basketball outworks College of Staten Island in exhibition win

Ryan Pavich October 28, 2017
Play was initially slow and some easy opportunities were not converted, but the Seawolves quickly adjusted and dominated the remainder of the match against the Dolphins, winning 92-62.
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