Mike Anderson Archives – The Statesman

Stony Brook football loses one-point nailbiter to Richmond

Mike AndersonFootball SportsSeptember 23, 2023September 24, 2023

Though the Stony Brook football team’s secondary had its best game in years, it still was not enough to carry it to victory. While fighting through the rain and wind on Saturday afternoon at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium, the Seawolves fell a point shy of a win against the Richmond Spiders.

Statesman Sports Spotlight ft. Aidan Kaler

Mike AndersonFootball Multimedia Podcasts SportsSeptember 22, 2023September 23, 2023

Sports editor Mike Anderson interviews middle linebacker Aidan Kaler of the Stony Brook football team. The two discuss his time coming up as a Long Islander, his devastating injury that…

Stony Brook women’s volleyball looks to start off CAA play on right foot

Mike AndersonSports Women's VolleyballSeptember 15, 2023September 15, 2023

After wrapping up nonconference play last weekend, the Stony Brook women’s volleyball team is officially competing for playoff position. The Seawolves (4-6) are returning to Pritchard Gymnasium this weekend to…

Statesman Sports Spotlight ft. Kristin Belzung

Mike AndersonMultimedia Podcasts Sports Women's VolleyballSeptember 15, 2023September 18, 2023

Sports editor Mike Anderson sits down with Stony Brook women’s volleyball head coach Kristin Belzung to talk about her upbringing in Iowa, her coaching career before Stony Brook and her time with the Seawolves.

Stony Brook football stays winless after blowout at No. 22/22 Rhode Island

Mike AndersonFootball SportsSeptember 8, 2023September 17, 2023

Perhaps blinded by the Friday night lights, the Seawolves lost their first road game of the season to the No. 22/22 Rhode Island Rams 35-14. The second frame was the difference in the contest, as the Rams outscored Stony Brook 21-0.

Statesman Sports Spotlight ft. Edmond Kaiser

Mike AndersonMen's Soccer Multimedia Podcasts SportsSeptember 8, 2023September 12, 2023

Sports editor Mike Anderson sits down and chats with goalkeeper Edmond Kaiser of the Stony Brook men’s soccer team.

Stony Brook men’s soccer blows out Elon for first win of 2023

Alex D'AmaroMen's Soccer SportsSeptember 2, 2023

The Seawolves trounced the defending regular-season champion Elon Phoenix on Saturday to wrap up their three-game homestand. Four different scorers combined to lead Stony Brook to a 4-0 win at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium.

Statesman Sports Spotlight ft. Shawn Heilbron

Mike AndersonMultimedia Podcasts SportsSeptember 1, 2023September 2, 2023

Coming back for the first episode of the Fall 2023 semester, sports editor Mike Anderson chats with Director of Athletics Shawn Heilbron. The two speak about Stony Brook Athletics’ fundraising…

Stony Brook women’s soccer salvages draw with equalizer from Pearson

Cameron TakmilSports Women's SoccerSeptember 1, 2023September 2, 2023

Wrapping up the nonconference portion of their schedule, the Seawolves engaged in a 2-2 draw with the Fordham Rams on Thursday night at Jack Coffey Field. After falling behind 2-0, Stony Brook’s high-flying offense rallied to knot the score up.

New offense flounders as Stony Brook football falls to No. 21/22 Delaware

Mike AndersonFootball SportsAugust 31, 2023September 9, 2023

The Seawolves made some splash plays in their season opener, but they were still dominated 37-13 by the No. 21/22 Delaware Blue Hens on Thursday night. Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium saw its largest crowd in a home opener in the venue’s history.