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Stony Brook slides down the standings after being swept at home by UMBC

Ethan TamMen's Basketball SportsFebruary 10, 2021

Entering the weekend, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team was just a game back of the first place and had an opportunity to return to the top of the standings with a pair of games against the UMBC Retrievers, the current leader.

Stony Brook Men’s Basketball opener at Bryant canceled after referee tests positive

Ethan TamMen's Basketball SportsNovember 25, 2020November 25, 2020

The Stony Brook men’s basketball team was scheduled to open its season against the Bryant Bulldogs on Wednesday, Nov. 25, but the game was scrapped on early Wednesday morning after a referee reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.

Ford prepares for a different look in year two as head coach

Ryan PavichHoopla 2020 Men's Basketball Special Issues SportsNovember 21, 2020November 21, 2020

If last season was a transition year for head coach Geno Ford, this season looks to be a complete re-tooling. Stony Brook not only saw Olaniyi transfer out, but three other starters walked out alongside him — as well as some key bench players.

Expectations high in Stony Brook despite rapid turnover for Men’s Basketball

Ethan TamHoopla 2020 Men's Basketball Special Issues SportsNovember 17, 2020December 7, 2020

The plan was to ride a roster full of seniors to glory in what would have been the Stony Brook men’s basketball team’s best chance at reaching the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Tournament since 2016.

Next in line, Seawolves basketball prepares to take on the pandemic

Vincent GiacaloneHoopla 2020 Men's Basketball Special Issues SportsNovember 16, 2020November 17, 2020

Despite the rising number of cases and hospitalizations in many states, both Men’s and Women’s Basketball are preparing for their respective seasons that are set to begin on Nov. 25.

Stony Brook AD Shawn Heilbron holds virtual town hall

Ethan TamSportsApril 16, 2020April 19, 2020

The current financial status of Stony Brook Athletics was a major talking point throughout the town hall. The cancellation of the 2020 NCAA Tournament in men’s and women’s basketball led to a reduction in revenue distributed to each individual Division I conference.

Stony Brook eliminated after giving up late semifinal lead to Hartford

Ethan TamMen's Basketball SportsMarch 11, 2020April 1, 2020

The same old demons that haunted the Seawolves all year dealt one final blow as No. 2-seeded Stony Brook (20-13) watched its season end in heartbreaking fashion with a 64-58 loss to the No. 3-seeded Hartford Hawks (18-15) on Tuesday, March 10, at Island Federal Arena in the America East semifinals.

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