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The Stony Brook mens basketball team comes out of the tunnel on Friday, November 11, 2022 for its home opener against Miami Hamilton. Injuries and depth issues caused the Seawolves to struggle all year. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball’s CAA introduction spoiled by injuries

Kenny Spurrell April 15, 2023

The transition to a new conference was not a smooth one for the Stony Brook men’s basketball team in the 2022-23 season. The bar was set low for the Seawolves, and they validated those expectations...

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Forward Frankie Policelli going up for a slam dunk against North Carolina A&T on Friday, Feb. 10. Policelli led the Stony Brook mens basketball team to a playoff win over the Aggies on Saturday night. ABRAR NAVEL/THE STATESMAN

Policelli leads Stony Brook men’s basketball to first-ever CAA postseason victory

Kenny Spurrell March 5, 2023
After falling into a 14-0 hole through the first six minutes, forward Frankie Policelli willed the Stony Brook men’s basketball team to a dominant victory to advance to the next round of the playoffs.
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Stony Brook men’s basketball looks to snag victory in first trip to CAA playoffs

Kenny Spurrell March 2, 2023
After wrapping up the 2022-23 regular season, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team will appear in its first-ever Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) postseason tournament this weekend.
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Guard Tyler Stephenson-Moore shooting a three-pointer against William & Mary on Thursday, Feb. 16. Stephenson-Moores career-high 27 points was not enough for the Stony Brook mens basketball team to beat Hofstra on Saturday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball swept in Battle of Long Island, finishes .500 at home

Kevin Yu February 19, 2023
In its home finale, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team could not avoid a season sweep in the Battle of Long Island.
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Guard Tyler Stephenson-Moore looking to create a shot against Monmouth on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Stephenson-Moore returned from an injury and played well, but it was still not enough for the Stony Brook mens basketball team. VIKRAM SETHI/THE STATESMAN

Sloppy offense, poor discipline hands Stony Brook men’s basketball third-straight loss

Cameron Takmil February 9, 2023
Self-inflicted wounds put an end to a late-game surge by the Stony Brook men’s basketball team, as it fell short against the last-place team in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). 
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Forward Frankie Policelli shooting a three-pointer from the corner as a defender closes in against Elon Thursday, Feb. 3. A depleted Stony Brook mens basketball team was outmatched in the Battle of Long Island against Hofstra on Saturday. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball drops first round of the Battle of Long Island

Mike Anderson February 5, 2023
In the first round of the Battle of Long Island this year, the Seawolves (8-16, 4-7 CAA) were trounced by the Hofstra Pride 79-58 on Saturday.
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Guard Tanahj Pettway (foreground) and center Keenan Fitzmorris (background) playing defense against Towson on Saturday, Jan. 7. The Stony Brook mens basketball team lost both games this weekend, dropping below .500 in CAA play. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball suffers winless weekend at home

Kenny Spurrell and Matt Howlin January 22, 2023
After a pair of second-half meltdowns this week, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team now finds itself under .500 in conference play. 
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Guard Toby Onyekonwu handling the ball against Towson on Saturday, Jan. 7. The Stony Brook mens basketball team suffered a tough loss on Saturday despite outplaying N.C. A&T for most of the game. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball loses last-minute heartbreaker at N.C. A&T

Cameron Takmil January 15, 2023
The Stony Brook men's basketball team nearly pulled off a second-straight win on Saturday, but a potentially game-tying layup rolled off the rim as time expired.
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Guard Tyler Stephenson-Moore driving the lane against Towson on Saturday, Jan. 7. Stephenson-Moore scored the game-winning bucket against Drexel on Thursday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stephenson-Moore’s game-winner seals upset for Stony Brook men’s basketball

Kenny Spurrell January 13, 2023
In a game that saw eight ties and 10 lead changes, guard Tyler Stephenson-Moore gave the Stony Brook men’s basketball team the last laugh. 
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Guard Tyler Stephenson-Moore (14) and center Keenan Fitzmorris (32) protecting the rim against Towson on Saturday, Jan. 7. The Stony Brook mens basketball team had a tough night defensively in a loss to Towson. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball overmatched by Towson in first-ever CAA loss

Kenny Spurrell January 8, 2023
The Stony Brook men’s basketball team was no match for the reigning Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) champions, suffering its first loss as a member of the conference. 
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Guards Tanahj Pettway (left) and Kaine Roberts (right) in a game against Sacred Heart on Monday, Dec. 12. The two guards were major contributors to the Stony Brook mens basketball teams victory at Monmouth on Thursday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Roberts’ career night helps Stony Brook men’s basketball win second-straight

Kenny Spurrell January 6, 2023
Following a win in their Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) debut on Saturday, the Seawolves (6-9, 2-0 CAA) traveled to West Long Branch, N.J. on Thursday to take on the Monmouth Hawks. They took full advantage of the CAA’s losingest team, beating them 67-56. 
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Guard Tanahj Pettway leading a fastbreak against Yale on Saturday, Dec. 3. Pettway scored 10 points off the bench in a loss to West Virginia on Thursday, Dec. 22. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball loses hard-fought battle at West Virginia

Mike Anderson December 23, 2022
In their final non-conference game of the season, the Seawolves (4-9) flew down to the WVU Coliseum on Thursday to challenge the West Virginia Mountaineers.
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