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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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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 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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Pin hitter Ava Jackson jumps to spike the ball against William & Mary on Saturday, Oct. 28. Jackson is the reigning conference Rookie of the Week. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball’s playoff push continues against UNCW

Kevin Yu November 3, 2023

After last weekend's huge sweep, the Stony Brook women’s volleyball team has an opportunity to continue ascending in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) standings. The Seawolves (12-13, 7-7...

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Pin hitter Ava Jackson (foreground) tosses the ball up to serve it against North Carolina A&T on Saturday, Sept. 30. Jackson is one of seven Stony Brook womens volleyball players with 10 or more service aces this year. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball to face tough test versus Delaware

Kevin Yu October 13, 2023
Riding a six-game winning streak, the Stony Brook’s women volleyball team will face its toughest challenge yet. The Seawolves are back home at Pritchard Gymnasium this weekend to take on the Delaware Blue Hens.
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Outside hitter Kali Moore tosses the ball up to serve it against North Carolina A&T on Saturday, Sept. 30. Moore is the Coastal Athletic Associations fifth-leading scorer. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Red-hot Stony Brook women’s volleyball looks to feast on winless Hampton

Kenny Spurrell October 6, 2023

Currently riding a four-match winning streak, the Stony Brook women’s volleyball team has a prime opportunity to tack on two more. The Seawolves (8-9, 3-3 CAA) will take a trip down to Virginia...

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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 up to attempt a kill against Northeastern on Saturday, Sept. 16. Kunz led the Stony Brook womens volleyball team with 34 kills and 37 points this weekend. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball swept in opening CAA series

Tommy Pardo September 18, 2023
A reverse sweep to close out its opening conference series left the Stony Brook women’s volleyball team still in search of its first important win of the year. The Seawolves opened their Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) season by losing both matches to the Northeastern Huskies.
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Sophomore outside hitter Leoni Kunz playing in a game against St. Johns on Sept. 14.

Stony Brook women’s volleyball concludes homestand with St. John’s loss

Jeremy Portnoy September 16, 2021
Sophomore outside hitter Leoni Kunz reached double-digit kills for the seventh time this year, but the Seawolves (4-7) fell into an early hole and lost 3-1 to the St. John’s Red Storm at home on Sept. 14.
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Stony Brook women’s volleyball ends season with split at winless Binghamton

Ethan Tam March 31, 2021
The Stony Brook volleyball team needed to be perfect on Sunday, March 28 against the Binghamton Bearcats while also requiring some help if they wanted to clinch a spot in the conference playoffs.
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Kersetter serves the ball during a game against Hofstra on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. EMMA HARRIS/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook women’s volleyball splits doubleheader on Senior Night

Ethan Tam March 16, 2021
In the Seawolves’ final home match of the spring 2021 season, the team celebrated Kerstetter on Senior Night and earned a victory to split a doubleheader with the New Hampshire Wildcats at Pritchard Gymnasium on Sunday, March 14.
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