Because they are a young team, others in the conference may not be aware of Stony Brook’s style and ability, perhaps making them a dark horse to compete.
Disappointment has become familiar for Stony Brook’s fall sports teams, as the Seawolves have gone three years without a conference title in the academic year’s first season.
With the victory, the Seawolves earned a three seed in the America East playoffs and will head to Albany on Friday, Nov. 20 for their first-round match.
With the America East Championships on the horizon, Stony Brook Volleyball looked to get two road wins against conference rivals Albany and Binghamton this weekend.
The Seawolves beat Hartford in straight sets on Friday. But even with the momentum, the team looked lost as they fell to New Hampshire the following day.