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Starting pitcher Josh ONeill throws a pitch against North Carolina A&T on Friday, April 28. ONeill pitched the first complete game of his career to cap off the doubleheader. CHRISTOPHER SCHULZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook baseball moves into playoff position after series sweep

Mike Anderson April 30, 2023
Though the rain threw monkey wrenches into the Stony Brook baseball team’s schedule, the weather did not affect it one bit.
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The Stony Brook mens basketball team comes out of the tunnel on Friday, November 11, 2022 for its home opener against Miami Hamilton. Injuries and depth issues caused the Seawolves to struggle all year. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball’s CAA introduction spoiled by injuries

Kenny Spurrell April 15, 2023

The transition to a new conference was not a smooth one for the Stony Brook men’s basketball team in the 2022-23 season. The bar was set low for the Seawolves, and they validated those expectations...

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Catcher Corinne Badger launches a pitch in batting practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Badger caught a pair of complete games on Thursday in the Stony Brook softball teams sweep of Sacred Heart. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Late scoring, good pitching leads Stony Brook softball to doubleheader sweep

Anthony DiCocco March 17, 2023
On Thursday, the Seawolves (8-10, 0-3 CAA) faced off against the Sacred Heart Pioneers for a midweek doubleheader in Connecticut.
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Center fielder Alicia Orosco taking batting practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Orosco had a hit in all three games this past weekend at Elon. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball swept in first-ever CAA series

Cameron Takmil March 12, 2023

In its first series against a Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) opponent, the Stony Brook softball team met its match in every phase of the game. This past weekend, the Seawolves (6-10, 0-3 CAA)...

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Attackman Blake Behlen in a game against Sacred Heart on Sunday, Feb. 26. Behlen posted a hat trick and led the Stony Brook mens lacrosse team to its second-straight win. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

New additions lift Stony Brook men’s lacrosse to second win in three days

Kenny Spurrell February 27, 2023
Hat tricks by attackmen Jonathan Huber and Blake Behlen helped the Stony Brook men’s lacrosse team snag its second win of the season and get back to .500.
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Forward Frankie Policelli and guard Tyler Stephenson-Moore between plays against Sacred Heart on Monday, Dec. 12. Policelli averaged 29.5 points per game on 57.6% shooting last week. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball splits eventful weekend down south

Cameron Takmil and Garcelle Jean-Louis January 29, 2023
The Stony Brook men’s basketball team had a wild ride down in Virginia, but the rest of its season is now in jeopardy.
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Guards Tanahj Pettway (left) and Kaine Roberts (right) in a game against Sacred Heart on Monday, Dec. 12. The two guards were major contributors to the Stony Brook mens basketball teams victory at Monmouth on Thursday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Roberts’ career night helps Stony Brook men’s basketball win second-straight

Kenny Spurrell January 6, 2023
Following a win in their Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) debut on Saturday, the Seawolves (6-9, 2-0 CAA) traveled to West Long Branch, N.J. on Thursday to take on the Monmouth Hawks. They took full advantage of the CAA’s losingest team, beating them 67-56. 
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Forward Frankie Policelli playing defense against Sacred Heart on Monday, Dec. 12. The Stony Brook men

Policelli’s career night fuels another comeback win for Stony Brook men’s basketball

Kenny Spurrell December 19, 2022
Frankie Policelli’s performance saw him post 22 points on 8-of-12 shooting, tying his career high. He also pulled down a career-best 19 rebounds, shattering his previous career high of 15.
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Forward Frankie Policelli shooting a three-pointer while forward Kenan Sarvan looks on in a game on Monday, Dec. 12 against Sacred Heart. The Stony Brook mens basketball team could not complete the comeback against Wagner on Thursday despite Policellis strong performance. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball unable to hang on against Wagner

Kenny Spurrell December 16, 2022
Though the Seawolves fought hard, their effort was not enough to win their second-straight game. They fell to the Wagner Seahawks 58-55 on Thursday in a game that featured 14 lead changes and seven ties. 
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Center Keenan Fitzmorris throwing down a two-handed dunk on Monday, Dec. 12 against Sacred Heart while forward Kenan Sarvan looks on. This dunk helped the Stony Brook mens basketball team finish on an 8-0 run to complete its comeback win. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Second-half turnaround leads Stony Brook men’s basketball to comeback win

Mike Anderson December 13, 2022
In a tale of two halves, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team picked up its first win over a Division I opponent this season. After playing a very poor first half, the Seawolves (3-7) flipped the script on the Sacred Heart Pioneers to pick up a 71-64 victory on Monday at Island Federal Arena.
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Guard Tyler Stephenson-Moore attempting a reverse layup under the basket against Yale on Saturday, Dec. 3. The Stony Brook mens basketball team fell to 2-7 after losing 79-60 at Bryant. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball becomes footnote Bryant’s history

Matt Howlin December 10, 2022
After hitting a program-record 17 three-pointers on Nov. 29, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team had the exact favor returned on Friday.
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Guard Aaron Clarke looking to pass the ball against Yale on Saturday, Dec. 3. Clarke had a strong debut with Stony Brook, scoring 20 points in just 22 minutes. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball loses nailbiter in Clarke’s debut

Kenny Spurrell December 4, 2022

The debut of guard Aaron Clarke was not enough for the Stony Brook men’s basketball team, as it fell to 0-6 against NCAA Division I competition. The transfer from Sacred Heart had a great return from...

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