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Forward Frankie Policelli playing defense against Sacred Heart on Monday, Dec. 12. The Stony Brook men

Policelli’s career night fuels another comeback win for Stony Brook men’s basketball

Kenny Spurrell December 19, 2022
Frankie Policelli’s performance saw him post 22 points on 8-of-12 shooting, tying his career high. He also pulled down a career-best 19 rebounds, shattering his previous career high of 15.
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Forward Frankie Policelli shooting a three-pointer while forward Kenan Sarvan looks on in a game on Monday, Dec. 12 against Sacred Heart. The Stony Brook mens basketball team could not complete the comeback against Wagner on Thursday despite Policellis strong performance. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball unable to hang on against Wagner

Kenny Spurrell December 16, 2022
Though the Seawolves fought hard, their effort was not enough to win their second-straight game. They fell to the Wagner Seahawks 58-55 on Thursday in a game that featured 14 lead changes and seven ties. 
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Center Keenan Fitzmorris throwing down a two-handed dunk on Monday, Dec. 12 against Sacred Heart while forward Kenan Sarvan looks on. This dunk helped the Stony Brook mens basketball team finish on an 8-0 run to complete its comeback win. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Second-half turnaround leads Stony Brook men’s basketball to comeback win

Mike Anderson December 13, 2022
In a tale of two halves, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team picked up its first win over a Division I opponent this season. After playing a very poor first half, the Seawolves (3-7) flipped the script on the Sacred Heart Pioneers to pick up a 71-64 victory on Monday at Island Federal Arena.
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Guard Aaron Clarke looking to pass the ball against Yale on Saturday, Dec. 3. Clarke had a strong debut with Stony Brook, scoring 20 points in just 22 minutes. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball loses nailbiter in Clarke’s debut

Kenny Spurrell December 4, 2022

The debut of guard Aaron Clarke was not enough for the Stony Brook men’s basketball team, as it fell to 0-6 against NCAA Division I competition. The transfer from Sacred Heart had a great return from...

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Forward Frankie Policelli driving through contact towards the rim on Friday, Nov. 11. The Stony Brook mens basketball team lost both of its games in the FIU Tournament. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball swept in FIU Tournament

Matt Howlin and Cameron Takmil November 26, 2022
Everything that could go wrong did go wrong for the Stony Brook men’s basketball team down in Florida, as the Seawolves dropped both games in blowout fashion in the Florida International University (FIU) Tournament.
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Guard Tyler Stephenson-Moore in a game against Miami Hamilton on Friday, Nov. 11. Stephenson-Moore led the Stony Brook mens basketball team in both scoring and rebounding on Thursday at Brown. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Offensive struggles continue to haunt Stony Brook men’s basketball

Kenny Spurrell November 18, 2022

  Shooting woes and carelessness with the ball continued to hurt the Stony Brook men’s basketball team, leading to a second consecutive loss. After a tough loss on Tuesday night, the Seawolves...

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Guard Toby Onyekonwu carrying the ball up the court in a game against Miami Hamilton on Friday, Nov. 11. Onyekonwu had the best game of his career on Tuesday, but the Stony Brook mens basketball team could not pull off another win. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Poor three-point shooting sinks Stony Brook men’s basketball in loss

Cameron Takmil November 16, 2022
Despite a hard-fought battle, struggles from the perimeter sunk the Stony Brook men’s basketball team in Rhode Island.
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Forward Kenan Sarvan handling the ball in a game against Miami Hamilton on Friday, Nov. 11. The Stony Brook mens basketball team picked up its first win of the year behind Sarvans career night. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Sarvan’s career night lifts Stony Brook men’s basketball in home opener

Kenny Spurrell November 12, 2022
After a historic loss in its season opener at Florida, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team rebounded in a big way on the back of forward Kenan Sarvan. 
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Guard Tyler Stephenson-Moore defending guard Toby Onyekonwu in practice on Friday, Nov. 4. Stephenson-Moore was the Stony Brook mens basketball teams leading rebounder on Monday night, as it was defeated 81-45 by Flordia. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball suffers worst defeat since 2016 in season opener

Kenny Spurrell November 8, 2022
The Stony Brook men’s basketball team did not put up a great fight in its season opener at Florida, leading to the worst beatdown they have suffered in almost six years. 
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Frankie Policelli, Tyler Stephenson-Moore, Toby Onyekonwu, and Andrew Heiden during their practice on Nov 4. The Seawolves look to prove the doubters wrong in their 2022-23 campaign. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball seeking a smoother ride in CAA with new roster

Kenny Spurrell November 6, 2022
Following a disappointing season, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team now finds itself in uncharted territory. With a new conference, new players and low expectations, the Seawolves will look to prove the doubters wrong in their 2022-23 campaign. 
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Center Keenan Fitzmorris taking a pull-up shot at practice on Friday, Nov. 4. Fitzmorris is part of a new crop of transfers that will play a pivotal role in the Stony Brook mens basketball teams success this season. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

New crop of transfers looking to elevate Stony Brook men’s basketball

Kenny Spurrell November 6, 2022
The Seawolves will rely heavily on their five new transfer students, who bring a unique set of skills different from the ones that last year’s team possessed. Expect them to be integral to the Seawolves’ success as they look to make a mark in their first season in the CAA.
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Stony Brook Basketball Coach Geno Ford during the game against American on Dec 12. A new roster has been created for the mens basketball team. ETHAN TAM/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball reloads roster for first CAA season

Ethan Tam April 18, 2022
The upcoming 2022-23 season will be a historic one for the Stony Brook men’s basketball team, its first in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) after 21 years in the America East.
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