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Center fielder Alicia Orosco taking batting practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Orosco had a hit in all three games this past weekend at Elon. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball swept in first-ever CAA series

Cameron Takmil • March 12, 2023

In its first series against a Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) opponent, the Stony Brook softball team met its match in every phase of the game. This past weekend, the Seawolves (6-10, 0-3 CAA)...

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Shortstop Kyra McFarland fielding her position in a practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. McFarland added another five hits in the FIU

Stony Brook softball drops three of five in FIU Tournament

Cameron Takmil • March 6, 2023

After an incredible run in the 2022 Florida International University (FIU) Tournament — where catcher Corinne Badger hit six home runs — the Stony Brook softball team looked to repeat its success....

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First baseman/designated player Ashley Jacobson taking batting practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Jacobson wnet 3-for-7 in the Hampton/Norfolk Battle at the Bays tournament last weekend. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball takes two-of-three in Battle at the Bay tournament

Cameron Takmil • February 27, 2023
A great weekend from starting pitcher Mia Haynes helped the Stony Brook softball team get back to .500 on the year.
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Statesman Sports Spotlight ft. Kyra McFarland

Statesman Sports Spotlight ft. Kyra McFarland

Mike Anderson • February 23, 2023
In the first episode of the spring 2023 semester, Sports Editor Mike Anderson sits down with junior infielder Kyra McFarland of the Stony Brook University softball team.
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Second baseman Sofia Chambers taking batting practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Chambers led the Stony Brook softball team in hitting last weekend at the FAU Paradise Classic. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball opens up 2023 with up-and-down tournament in Florida

Alex Streinger • February 13, 2023
Last weekend, the Seawolves (2-3) opened up their 2023 season down in Florida at the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Paradise Classic. The tournament was five games long, with one game on Friday, followed by doubleheaders on Saturday and Sunday.
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Head coach Megan Bryant hitting ground balls in practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Bryant is primed to lead her team to a the CAA championship in 2023. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Continuity, strong bats give Stony Brook softball a legitimate chance in the CAA

Cameron Takmil • February 12, 2023
Last season was an unorthodox one for the Stony Brook softball team. Though they suffered several key departures heading into the 2022 season, the Seawolves finished with their highest win total in a decade. 
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Shortstop Kyra McFarland fielding her position in a practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. McFarland has broken through barriers to become the star she is today. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Kyra McFarland’s resilience has taken her to stardom

Mike Anderson • February 12, 2023
The Stony Brook softball program has a knack for turning relative unknowns into stars. After breaking out in year two, shortstop Kyra McFarland can be added to that list. 
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Dawn Bodrug pitching during the game against Hartford on April 23. Bodrug broke the record for most single season strikeouts after the game against UMass Lowell on May 7.KARALINE TALTY/THE STATESMAN

Bodrug breaks Stony Brook softball strikeout record in season finale

Paul McDonough • May 8, 2022
Pitcher Dawn Bodrug finished the year with 285 strikeouts, breaking the Stony Brook softball single-season record set 20 years ago by Stephanie Poetzsch.
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Infielder Kyra McFarland up to bat against Hartford on April 23. KARALINE TALTY/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball wins Albany series one last time

Paul McDonough • May 2, 2022
The Seawolves sent Albany packing on a sour note. After splitting Saturday’s doubleheader — 4-0 in game one, 10-6 in game two — the series came down to a rubber game on Sunday, May 1.
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Infielder Alyssa Costello up to bat in the Hartford game on April 23. KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

Denman’s career outing leads Stony Brook softball past Hofstra

Mike Anderson • April 29, 2022
A career-high 13 strikeouts from pitcher Shelbi Denman carried Stony Brook softball to a season sweep against its Long Island rivals. The offense struck early and often, helping pave the way for Denman’s gem.
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Outfielder Alicia Orosco getting ready to step up to bat in the Sacred Heart game on March 31. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball sweeps longtime rivals

Jeremy Portnoy • April 18, 2022
The Stony Brook softball team reasserted its dominance over Binghamton in the teams’ final America East series against each other by winning both games of a Sunday doubleheader. 
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Pitcher Dawn Bodrug about to throw the ball in the Sacred Heart game on March 31. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Bodrug tosses 4th no-hitter as Stony Brook softball tramples St. John’s

Mike Anderson • April 7, 2022
Behind ace pitcher Dawn Bodrug's historic day, the Stony Brook softball team’s offense was outstanding, mercy-ruling the St. John’s Red Storm 8-0 on Tuesday, April 5 by the end of the sixth inning.
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