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Setter Torri Henry (2) sets the ball to outside hitter Leoni Kunz (17) against the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Saturday, Nov. 4. The pair may have played their last game ever with Stony Brook after being eliminated by Towson. IRENE YIMMONGKOL/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball’s season ended by Towson again

George Caratzas November 18, 2023
With a chance to advance to the championship match of the 2023 Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) women’s volleyball tournament, the fifth-seeded Stony Brook women’s volleyball team was finally stopped by the top dog. After breezing through the quarterfinals, the Seawolves took on the top-seeded Towson Tigers on their home court on Friday.
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Outside hitters Kali Moore and Leoni Kunz (center) celebrate a point against the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Saturday, Nov. 4. Moore and Kunz led the Stony Brook womens volleyball team in scoring on Thursday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball picks up first-ever CAA playoff win, advances to semifinals

George Caratzas November 16, 2023

After entering the postseason scalding hot, the fifth-seeded Stony Brook women’s volleyball team picked up right where it left off. On Thursday, the Seawolves (17-13, 11-7 CAA) advanced to the...

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Outside hitter Leoni Kunz (17) leaps to spike a set from a teammate against the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Saturday, Nov. 4. Kunz has had a good career with Stony Brook and just earned her first career All-Conference nod. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

By sticking with volleyball, Leoni Kunz has become one of Stony Brook’s finest

Kenny Spurrell November 15, 2023

The 2023 Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) women’s volleyball tournament is just two days away. After spending the last three weeks fighting tooth and nail to get into the playoffs, the Stony Brook...

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The Stony Brook womens volleyball team huddles before the match against the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Saturday, Nov. 4. The Seawolves will kick off their 2023 postseason run on Thursday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball gears up for playoff run versus Charleston

Kevin Yu November 15, 2023
After dominating the Battle of Long Island, the fifth-seeded Stony Brook women’s volleyball team now has its eyes set on the 2023 Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) women’s volleyball tournament. The Seawolves will travel to Maryland for their quarterfinal match against the fourth-seeded Charleston Cougars on Thursday.
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Outside hitter Kali Moore spikes a kill against the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Saturday, Nov. 4. Moore led the Stony Brook womens volleyball team with 26.5 points in its series at Hofstra. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball secures CAA playoff berth with sweep at Hofstra

Kiera Cassar November 13, 2023

It was a Battle of Long Island to remember for the Stony Brook women’s volleyball team, who clinched a berth to the postseason in emphatic fashion. In their regular-season finale, the Seawolves...

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Outside hitter Leoni Kunz (17) attacks the ball against the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Saturday, Nov. 4. Kunz led the team with 33.5 points and recorded 34 digs in the series sweep. IRENE YIMMONGKOL/THE STATESMAN

Series sweep rises Stony Brook women’s volleyball to fourth place with one week left

George Caratzas November 6, 2023
In a battle of maritime-themed nicknames, it was the Stony Brook women’s volleyball team that had the upper hand all weekend. In their home finale at Pritchard Gymnasium, the Seawolves bettered their playoff odds with a pair of wins over the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) Seahawks.
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Middle blocker Abby Campbell (right) leaps to spike a set from setter Torri Henry (left) against William & Mary on Saturday, Oct. 28. Campbell had her best series of the year with 28.5 points and nine total blocks. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball keeps season alive with monumental sweep

George Caratzas October 30, 2023

With its postseason chances hanging on by a thread, the Stony Brook women’s volleyball team reinserted itself into the playoff picture with a pivotal sweep. The Seawolves (12-13, 7-7 CAA) returned...

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Setter Torri Henry sets the ball against Delaware on Saturday, Oct. 14. This weekend, Henry became the fifth Stony Brook women’s volleyball player to ever reach 3,000 assists in a career. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball dominated by Delaware in series sweep

George Caratzas October 16, 2023
After coming into the weekend on a six-match winning streak, the Stony Brook women’s volleyball team met a harsh reality against one of the conference’s top teams. The Seawolves played host to the Delaware Blue Hens this weekend for a two-match set.
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Setter Torri Henry sets the ball against North Carolina A&T on Saturday, Sept. 30. Henry totaled 74 assists and 18 digs at Hampton this weekend. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Dominant sweep extends Stony Brook women’s volleyball’s win streak to six

Kevin Yu October 9, 2023

The Stony Brook women’s volleyball team played its best weekend to date to rise over .500 for the first time in a while. It was an easy trip down to Virginia for the Seawolves (10-9, 5-3 CAA),...

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Setter Torri Henry (foreground) sets the ball up to one of her teammates against Columbia on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Henry leads the Coastal Athletic Association is assists and assists per set right now. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Torri Henry continues to build on historic career with Stony Brook women’s volleyball

Kevin Yu October 5, 2023
As her senior season carries on, setter Torri Henry continues to improve. The fourth-year player from Belton, Mo. is leading the Stony Brook women’s volleyball team’s offense like a maestro, and climbing higher on the program’s all-time record book by the day.
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Setter Torri Henry (2) sets up middle blocker Ayanna Pierre Louis (7) while pin hitter Ava Jackson (foreground) gets into defensive position against North Carolina A&T on Saturday, Sept. 30. Henry recorded a double-double in a sweep of Fairleigh Dickinson on Wednesday. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball extends win streak with sweep at FDU

George Caratzas October 5, 2023
The Stony Brook women’s volleyball team officially closed out nonconference play emphatically to win its fourth-straight match. It was a pleasant trip to New Jersey for the Seawolves, who made quick work of the Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) Knights in a 3-0 sweep on Wednesday.
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Outside hitter Leoni Kunz leaps to attempt an attack against North Carolina A&T on Saturday, Sept. 30. Kunz led the Stony Brook womens volleyball team with 38 points over the weekend. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball rallies twice to sweep N.C. A&T

George Caratzas October 2, 2023

Despite slow starts to both ends of the weekend, the Stony Brook women's volleyball team cleaned up its act to earn its first series sweep of the year. The Seawolves (7-9, 3-3 CAA) went the full...

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