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Points in the Paint: Puriefoy struggling, women’s team searching for sparkplug off the bench

The Statesman January 21, 2015
Expected to be Jameel Warney’s right-hand man in carrying the load coming into the season, Carson Puriefoy has harmed more than helped over the past few weeks.
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Seawolves suffer familiar fate at Patrick Gym, then rebound with win back home

The Statesman January 21, 2015
The Lions can never seem to beat the Packers at Lambeau Field, Federer can never seem to beat Nadal at Roland Garros, and the Seawolves can never seem to beat the Catamounts at Patrick Gym.
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Stony Brook mens basketball upsets No. 13 Washington

Stony Brook men’s basketball upsets No. 13 Washington

David Vertsberger December 29, 2014
For all the faults that come with a squad littered with freshmen and absent senior leadership, this team could not have dreamed of a more perfect outcome.
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Points in the Paint: Turnover struggles for men’s team, McCombs’s shortened rotation

David Vertsberger December 8, 2014

Point #1: Turnovers are plaguing the SBU men’s basketball team in the early going As with the squad made up of mostly freshmen, Stony Brook’s made a habit out of shooting themselves in the foot...

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Seawolves easily handle STAC, finish 3-1 in NIT Season Tip-Off

Jason Mazza December 1, 2014
On Saturday afternoon, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team played its final game of the 2014 NIT Season Tip-Off against St. Thomas Aquinas College.
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Points in the Paint: Men’s team dominating the boards, Proctor coming out of the gate hot

David Vertsberger November 24, 2014
Despite the loss of Eric McAlister and the allocation of only role player minutes for seven-foot freshman Jakub Petras, Stony Brook has out-rebounded all four of its opponents this season.
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Seawolves win first game at new arena in dramatic fashion

David Vertsberger November 18, 2014
It was far from pretty and nearly went the other way multiple times in the final 60 seconds, but Stony Brook escaped with a 57-56 win over Columbia in its debut game at Island FCU Arena.
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Seawolves look to open new arena with big wins

Skyler Gilbert November 12, 2014
In the much anticipated Stony Brook men’s basketball home opener, the Seawolves will take on the visiting Columbia Lions on Friday night at 7 p.m. at the Island Federal Credit Union Arena.
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Men’s basketball looks to finally secure elusive tournament bid

David Vertsberger November 3, 2014

What do we know so far? The Stony Brook men’s basketball team is playing the best it has since its inception thanks to head coach Steve Pikiell, enjoying a rapid influx of talent in recent seasons....

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The Seawolves lose athleticism for the 2014-2015 season with Ahmad Walkers departure. (HEATHER KHALIFA/THE STATESMAN)

Walker’s sudden transfer leaves big hole in SBU lineup

David Vertsberger July 19, 2014
Departing seniors are always a huge blow to teams, especially so when three starters are among those to graduate.
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Seawolves backcourt rebuild continues with addition of Woodhouse

David Vertsberger April 19, 2014
The search for the Seawolves’ next starting point guard has extended its reach to Longwood University’s Lucas Woodhouse, who, as of earlier this month, is transferring to Stony Brook.
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Stony Brook dismantles Maine 80-54 in quarterfinals

David Vertsberger March 9, 2014
In a tournament structure where momentum is just as important as talent, the Seawolves shot out of the gates at the America East Quarterfinals, blowing out Maine 80-54. The contest was never in question for Stony Brook, who went on a 7-0 run to start the game and never looked back from there.
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