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Third baseman Evan Giordano taking an at bat in a scrimmage on Friday, Feb. 10. The reigning America East Player of the Year will look to lead Stony Brook baseball to a successful 2023. KAT PROCACCI

Good offense, improved pitching figures to guide Stony Brook baseball in 2023

Mike Anderson February 12, 2023
After having their 2021 season spoiled by rain, the Seawolves had their 2022 season begin with a ban from the postseason tournament. In return, they won the 2022 America East Conference (AE) regular season title for the third consecutive year and the seventh time in program history. Now in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), Stony Brook has a chance to get back to the NCAA tournament, but a much tougher route to get there.
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Stony Brook womens lacrosse head coach Joe Spallina leading his team during a practice on Jan. 30. The Seawolves look to continue their dominance in the CAA. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

No. 6 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse primed for run at national title

Alex Streinger February 12, 2023
Stony Brook is coming off back-to-back runs to the NCAA quarterfinals, both of which ended in losses to the North Carolina Tar Heels. Now members of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), the Seawolves will look to get over the hump this year and capture the national championship.
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Defensive midfielder Preston Kral in a scrimmage against Merrimack on Saturday, Jan. 28. Kral collected three ground balls last Saturday in the Stony Brook mens lacrosse teams season opener. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s lacrosse falls to No. 9/10 Rutgers in season opener

Matt Howlin February 12, 2023
Despite a career day from goaltender Jamison MacLachlan, a poor second quarter prevented the Stony Brook men’s lacrosse team from upsetting one of the best teams in the nation. 
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A headshot of Justin Fincher. PHOTO COURTESY OF Stony Brook University News

Justin Fincher appointed VP of Advancement and executive director of Stony Brook Foundation

Niki Nassiri June 13, 2021
Stony Brook President Maurie McInnis appointed Justin Fincher as vice president of advancement and executive director of the Stony Brook Foundation after a year-long national search, according to a letter from her office on June 8. 
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Graduate attacker Taryn Ohlmiller in the 2021 America East finals against Albany on May 8.

Ohlmiller’s record day lifts No. 8-seeded Stony Brook women’s lacrosse over Rutgers in NCAA Tournament

Ryan Magill May 18, 2021
Graduate attacker Taryn Ohlmiller put up another career day with four goals and eight assists in the Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team’s 20-7 win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights to advance to the NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals.
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USG Meeting in the Fall 2019 semester. JUSTIN GOODRIDGE/THE STATESMAN

USG moving campaign process online

Claudia Motley March 11, 2020
Stony Brook’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) will be taking its elections process totally online amid coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns and intends to postpone part of the election process.
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Rutgers Professor Carla Yanni discusses the history of women in co-ed dormitories

Rutgers Professor Carla Yanni discusses the history of women in co-ed dormitories

Alissa Pabon October 16, 2019
Rutgers professor Carla Yanni spoke to Stony Brook students regarding the history of women and co-ed housing.
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“Mexico 500+” enriches Hispanic Heritage Month on Stony Brook

Amaya McDonald October 16, 2019
Every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, America celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, recognizing the influential contributions of Latino and Hispanic Americans in American politics, culture and community.
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Forward Akwasi Yeboah in a game against Binghampton on March 9, 2019. He recently announced his transfer to Rutgers University. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Akwasi Yeboah announces transfer to Rutgers, reunites with Pikiell

Andrew Zucker May 2, 2019
Highly sought-after Stony Brook Men’s Basketball graduate transfer, Akwasi Yeboah, announced his commitment this morning to Rutgers University on his Twitter and Instagram accounts, ending a nearly six-week speculation as to where he might go.
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Yeboah in a game against Binghamton on March 9. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Akwasi Yeboah meets with three D1 teams after entering transfer pool

Chris Parkinson April 25, 2019
Redshirt-junior guard Akwasi Yeboah has visited Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey and Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, according to college basketball insider Jon Rothstein.
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Guard Shania Johnson in a game against Binghamton on Feb. 5, 2018.  KARINA GERRY/THE STATESMAN

Women’s Basketball wins home opener against Hofstra

Jason Brancato November 14, 2018
The women’s basketball team blew out Hofstra 77-49 in its home opener Tuesday night.
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Hockey picks up dominating victories over Rutgers

Hockey picks up dominating victories over Rutgers

Peter Lupfer October 14, 2018
Stony Brook Hockey’s weekend home-and-home series with the Rutgers Ice Knights was a one-sided affair, with Stony Brook combining for 19 goals in a pair of victories.
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