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Stony Brook women’s basketball primed to make strong first impression in CAA

Matt Howlin November 6, 2022
In the 2022-23 season, the Seawolves hope to learn from last year’s mistakes by playing a new brand of basketball that allows their star players to flourish on both sides of the ball.
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Nairimar Vargas-Reyes living her dream in final year with Stony Brook

Nairimar Vargas-Reyes living her dream in final year with Stony Brook

Melanie Karniewich November 6, 2022
No matter what stage she is playing on, forward Nairimar Vargas-Reyes is living her dream. The six-foot graduate student is now in her fifth and final year of college basketball and is poised to play a much bigger role for the 2022 Stony Brook women’s basketball team.
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Surrounded by weapons, Policelli ready to make leap for Stony Brook

Surrounded by weapons, Policelli ready to make leap for Stony Brook

Mike Anderson November 14, 2021
Caught in the middle of another offseason roster reupholstering, redshirt-sophomore forward Frankie Policelli is back for his third season on the Stony Brook men’s basketball team, this time with the highest expectations yet. The Seawolves were picked to win the America East in the conference’s preseason poll, but Policelli showed just how nonchalantly they are handling the spotlight.
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The Stony Brook dugout at Joe Nathan Field in a game against NJIT on May 9. The America East canceled the 2021 Baseball Championship held at Joe Nathan Field due to rain.

How the America East ruined their 2021 Baseball Championship — at the expense of Stony Brook

Ethan Tam June 12, 2021
#OPINION The COVID-19 pandemic led to the untimely end of the Stony Brook baseball team’s 2020 season. Now, a widely criticized decision by the America East Conference has prematurely ended Stony Brook’s 2021 season.
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Womens Basketball head coach Caroline McCombs at a practice during the 2019-2020 season. SARA RUBERG/STATESMAN FILE

After heartbreak, the Seawolves are looking to the future

Vincent Giacalone November 21, 2020
On Feb. 19, when the Stony Brook women’s basketball team beat the Vermont Catamounts 72-68, it was on top of the world. Nothing could have prepared them for the news.
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Kenneth P. Lavalle Stadium, home to Stony Brook athletics, including football. SARA RUBERG/STATESMAN FILE

America East cancels all spring sports after NCAA cancels March Madness, spring championships

Ethan Tam March 12, 2020

On Thursday, March 12, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced the cancellation of all Division I winter and spring championships, including both the men’s and women’s “March...

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Head Coach Geno Ford at a Stony Brook University Mens Basketball game.  COURTESY OF STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Geno Ford introduced as new head coach at press conference

Ethan Tam April 3, 2019
In front of a crowd packed with students, reporters, players and fans at Island Federal Credit Union Arena, Stony Brook Men’s Basketball new head coach, Geno Ford, held his introductory press conference on Tuesday, April 2.
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Woodhouse, Yeboah come up big in Seawolves quarterfinal win

Woodhouse, Yeboah come up big in Seawolves’ quarterfinal win

Skyler Gilbert March 2, 2017
In the opening minutes of Stony Brook's 70-60 quarterfinal victory over Binghamton on Wednesday, Lucas Woodhouse made one thing abundantly clear: he is healthy.
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Humble and focused, Jack Parenty looks to lead his team back to glory

Humble and focused, Jack Parenty looks to lead his team back to glory

Tim Oakes April 14, 2016
Jack Parenty brings a similar attitude to his team as longtime New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, his idol: a calm and collected attitude, always leading by example.
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Fans hold up a sign outside of Island Federal Credit Union Arena to send off the Stony Brook Basketball team on Tuesday, March 15.  KRYSTEN MASSA/THE STATESMAN

Seawolves deliver passion and emotion during buildup to NCAA bout

Christopher Cameron and Krysten Massa March 17, 2016
Fans stormed the arena court as deafening applause fell around them. Stony Brook Men's Basketball became the America East champions and set its sights on the NCAA bracket.
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Warney committed to team and March Madness dream

Warney committed to team and March Madness dream

Skyler Gilbert November 9, 2015
Warney may have the national accolades now—leading the NCAA in total rebounds and double-doubles last season—but he has not forgotten where he came from.
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DeShaun Thrower uses losing as motivation

DeShaun Thrower uses losing as motivation

Kunal Kohli November 4, 2015
DeShaun Thrower doesn't let his past failures on the court set him back from achieving his goals as a basketball player.
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