Stony Brook’s win over UMBC clinches a playoff berth in head coach Brendan Faherty’s first season with the team. The team now sits atop the America East Conference standings.
Senior defensive back Jaheem Woods, senior forward Amy Thompson and junior midfielder Thibault Duval were all honored with Player of the Week awards for their efforts in the Stony Brook athletics program.
Julie Johnstonbaugh separated herself from the pack, putting herself in position to give the Seawolves the lead late in the game, setting up a 2-0 victory.
A new season for Stony Brook Women’s Soccer marks the dawn of a new era for the program. Coach Brendan Faherty takes over the program after 31 seasons under Sue Ryan.