Maria Poole – The Statesman

Volleyball hopes to return to championship form

by Ethan TamSportsSeptember 12, 2019September 13, 2019

Entering 2019 season play, the Stony Brook women’s volleyball team had many reasons to be optimistic about their performance. However, a less than stellar start to head coach Kristin Belzung’s third season at the helm has raised questions about whether or not the Seawolves are capable of living up to expectations.

Volleyball stumbles in opening Invitational

by Ethan TamSportsSeptember 6, 2019September 6, 2019

Coming off back-to-back America East championships, the Stony Brook women’s volleyball team struggled in its return to action at the James Madison University (JMU) Invitational, dropping all three matches to start the season 0-3

Volleyball finishes 12-0 in conference play with victories over UMBC and Binghamton

by Ethan TamSportsNovember 13, 2018November 13, 2018

Ending the year on a 15-game winning streak, the 19-8 Seawolves finished a perfect 12-0 in conference play.

Seawolves scorch Iona and Hartford, win 10th straight

by Kenneth FerminSportsOctober 23, 2018October 23, 2018

The Seawolves have now defeated each of their America East rivals to begin conference play for the first time in program history.

Volleyball sees room to grow in wins against UMBC and Binghamton

by Kenneth FerminSportsOctober 16, 2018October 16, 2018

Despite two three-set sweeps over the weekend against America East rivals Binghamton Bearcats and the UMBC Retrievers, Stony Brook Volleyball was not content.

Volleyball picks up victory over in-state rival Albany 3-1

by Kenneth FerminSportsOctober 7, 2018October 7, 2018

Stony Brook Volleyball continued its impressive performance against America East rivals, topping the Albany Great Danes, 3-1 on Friday, Oct. 5 at home.

Women’s Volleyball continues hot streak against New Hampshire

by Kenneth FerminSportsOctober 3, 2018October 4, 2018

Stony Brook Volleyball has won three consecutive America East Conference games to start its conference schedule, playing to the potential expected of the defending champions.

Volleyball takes down UMass Lowell in fourth straight sweep

by Ethan TamSportsOctober 1, 2018October 1, 2018

The Stony Brook volleyball team marched into Lowell, Massachusetts on Friday, Sept. 28 riding the high of a three-game winning streak, and left having added to their remarkable stretch of on-field dominance.

Poole Party: Maria Poole stepping up for defending champions

by Dylan RamsaySportsSeptember 30, 2018September 30, 2018

Poole’s transition from Norway to Stony Brook was a natural one. Aside from earning an America East all-rookie selection in 2016, she tied for second on the team in aces (23), third in blocks per set (0.34) and points per set (2.54).

Volleyball sweeps two of three games in Stony Brook Invite

by Kenneth FerminSportsSeptember 16, 2018

Stony Brook jumped out to two-set leads in each game of the Stony Brook Invite by Holiday Inn Express, but it was not enough to overcome Bryant on Friday, Sept. 14.