Ross O'Keefe Archives – The Statesman

Foreman ready to lead the way after year off

by Ross O'KeefeSportsNovember 21, 2019November 21, 2019

Given that Foreman had an entire year to hone his craft, it is difficult to imagine he will not be better in 2019.

Victoria Johnson plans to attack season and go ring-chasing

by Ross O'KeefeSportsNovember 20, 2019November 20, 2019

The Stony Brook women’s basketball team needed offensive weapons following a 23-8 season where they lost in the America East Tournament semifinals, seeing two vital players — guards Shania Johnson and Jerell Matthews — graduate.

Early lead on senior night not enough as Seawolves lose in 5 sets to UNH

by Ross O'KeefeSportsNovember 17, 2019November 17, 2019

Despite finding success early, the Seawolves would drop the fifth set 21-19 in a close loss on Senior Night.

Men’s Soccer eliminated from A.E. playoff contention after 2-1 loss at UMass Lowell

by Ross O'KeefeSportsNovember 9, 2019November 9, 2019

The Seawolves could not keep up when it mattered most and fell 2-1 on Sat. Nov. 1

Men’s Soccer earns first America East win in OT against Albany

by Ross O'KeefeSportsOctober 29, 2019October 29, 2019

The Seawolves came out the victors in overtime against the Great Danes in a 3-2 scoreline.

Women’s Soccer falls to UMass Lowell despite late rally

by Ross O'KeefeSportsOctober 17, 2019October 17, 2019

Junior forward Alyssa Francese tried to take things into her own hands late in the open field and passed to junior forward Fanny Götesson, who returned the pass to Francese as she headed the ball into the goal.

Men’s Soccer falls to UNH 1-0, start 0-2 in America East play

by Ross O'KeefeSportsOctober 6, 2019October 6, 2019

A one-sided affair that shouldn’t have been as close as it was, featuring only five total shots from Stony Brook compared to New Hampshire’s (UNH) astounding 25 total shots, left the Seawolves lucky to walk out having only lost by one goal on Friday, Oct. 4 in Durham, New Hampshire.

Men’s Soccer takes 1-0 victory after Fordham miscue

by Ross O'KeefeSportsOctober 4, 2019October 4, 2019

Seeing wide open green grass in front of him in transition, senior defenseman Stephen Turnbull sprinted and made a booming pass intended for senior striker Jarred Dass that was blocked on a slide by a Fordham defender into his own goal. This proved to be the difference in a 1-0 win for the Stony Brook men’s soccer team.

Early goal dooms Men’s Soccer to 1-0 loss against Vermont

by Ross O'KeefeSportsSeptember 29, 2019September 29, 2019

One of the best home environments that the Stony Brook men’s soccer team has seen this season — with screaming fans and a loud band — wasn’t enough for the Seawolves to overcome an early goal by Vermont in their conference opener despite the added energy that showed in a futile performance

Women’s Soccer drop shot-filled match 2-0 against Boston University

by Ross O'KeefeSportsSeptember 27, 2019September 27, 2019

In a dogfight that ended with 27 total shots taken, the Stony Brook women’s soccer team was not able to take advantage of the opportunities given to them and fell to the Boston University (BU) Terriers 2-0 in a road affair on Wednesday night, Sept. 25.