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Midfielder Ellie Masera (right) draws a double team against Dartmouth on Sunday, Feb. 18. Masera tallied a career-high eight goals and 10 points in a season-opening win over the Big Green. COBY NUNBERG/THE STATESMAN

No. 11 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse routes Dartmouth to open 2024

Alex Streinger February 19, 2024

Back like it never left, the No. 11 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team opened its season in runaway fashion. On a cold Sunday afternoon at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium, the Seawolves (1-0) iced the...

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Goalkeeper Jamison MacLachlan looks downfield to pass the ball after a save against Pennsylvania State on Saturday, Feb. 17. MacLachlan was benched in the loss in favor of backup goalkeeper Tommy Wilk. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

MacLachlan benched in Stony Brook men’s lacrosse’s loss to No. 13/14 Penn State

Aidan Steng February 18, 2024

As snow fell freely from the cloudy sky, the Stony Brook men’s lacrosse team struggled to find its proper footing against another ranked opponent. The Seawolves (1-2) failed to keep up with the...

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Goalkeeper Tommy Wilk (right) controls a ground ball over Rutgers attackman Tanyr Krummenacher on Saturday, Feb. 5. Wilk made his NCAA debut on Saturday and saved 12 shots in 20 chances. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Faceoff and goalkeeping woes bite Stony Brook men’s lacrosse versus No. 11/14 Rutgers

Aidan Steng February 11, 2024

Though it fought hard, one bad rut killed the Stony Brook men’s lacrosse team’s hopes of an upset. It was a home opener to forget for the Seawolves (1-1), as they lost to the No. 11/14 Rutgers...

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Attackman Nick Dupuis (left) tries to shoot over goalkeeper Jamison MacLachlan (right) on Wednesday, Jan. 24. The two players were instrumental in the Stony Brook mens lacrosse teams win on Sunday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s lacrosse opens season with high-scoring comeback at Sacred Heart

Aidan Steng February 5, 2024

After a long offseason, Stony Brook’s men’s lacrosse team opened its 2024 campaign with an encouraging performance. The Seawolves (1-0) fought hard and came back to defeat the Sacred Heart Pioneers...

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The Stony Brook womens lacrosse team huddles at the end of practice on Saturday, Jan. 26. With a dangerous returning offense, the Seawolves are national title contenders. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

No. 10/11 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse going for gold with expiring window

Alex Streinger February 1, 2024

With its national championship window narrowed down to this year, the No. 10/11 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team will look to finally get it done with its newest group of superstars. As always,...

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Midfielder Ellie Masera (12) carries the ball down the field in practice on Friday, Jan. 26. Masera is one of the greatest players in program history and is entering her final season. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

It’s official: nothing can slow down the unstoppable Ellie Masera

Nayden Villorente February 1, 2024

After just three years, midfielder Ellie Masera has already become one of the greatest athletes in Stony Brook University’s history. However, the local product from Eastport, N.Y. did not reach her...

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Quarterback Daron Bryden (background) throws a pass to wide receiver Jayce Freeman (foreground) against Albany on Saturday, Nov. 11. Bryden had the most efficient game of his career in the season finale. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Misery ends for Stony Brook football in fitting fashion

Mike Anderson November 11, 2023

It is finally official: 2023 was the worst year in Stony Brook football history. In their season finale, the Seawolves (0-10, 0-8 CAA) were blown out in the Battle for the Golden Apple by the No....

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Tight ends Cal Redman and Cole Bunicci and right tackle DAngelo McKinnie

Winless season looms for Stony Brook football in Battle for the Golden Apple

Alex D'Amaro November 10, 2023

As the 2023 season comes to a close, the Stony Brook football team will look to avoid its first-ever winless season. The Seawolves (0-9, 0-7 CAA) will come home to Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium this...

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Running back Roland Dempster rushes through the left side for a touchdown against New Hampshire on Saturday, Oct. 21. Dempster had a career day in a loss at Monmouth. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football trampled by Monmouth, ties single-season loss record

Anthony DiCocco November 4, 2023
The Stony Brook football team’s defense was a detriment once again in another lopsided loss, as its slim chances to win a game this season dwindled further. The Seawolves were annihilated 56-17 by the Monmouth Hawks in West Long Branch, N.J. on Saturday.
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Goalkeeper Nicolette Pasquarella launches a goal kick on Sept. 17 against Hofstra. Pasquarella has become one of the Coastal Athletic Associations elite goalies. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Hard-working Nicolette Pasquarella has her eyes on the prize

Cameron Takmil October 24, 2023

Ever since she was a little kid, the ball found its way to Stony Brook’s women’s soccer goalkeeper Nicolette Pasquarella, and it has never left her feet since. The Long Island native has been...

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Wide receiver Jayce Freeman (right) breaks a tackle from a New Hampshire cornerback on Saturday, Oct. 21. This broken tackle led to the longest pass in Stony Brook football history. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football routed by No. 22 New Hampshire on homecoming

Mike Anderson October 21, 2023
Unlike last year, the Stony Brook football team could not get back in the win column on homecoming, leaving it with its new worst-ever start to a season as a Division I program. The game was over from the start for the Seawolves, who were run out of their own building on Saturday by the No. 22 New Hampshire Wildcats 45-14.
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Running back Roland Dempster hurdles a Fordham defender on Saturday, Oct. 14. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football looks to snap season-long skid with a homecoming victory

Anthony DiCocco October 20, 2023

Still searching for its first win, the Stony Brook football team will hope that history repeats itself on homecoming. The Seawolves (0-6, 0-4 CAA) wasted another opportunity to earn a victory last...

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