Shania "Shorty" Johnson Archives

Annie Warren ready to add to her Seawolves legacy

Mike AndersonSports Women's BasketballNovember 6, 2022December 8, 2022

Annie Warren does not say much. She is not a diva. She is not a huge trash-talker either. To put it simply, the star guard is a well-rounded player with the biggest season of her career just about to tip off.

Zeise works as the glue in the Seawolves’ gameplan

Ryan PavichSports Women's BasketballNovember 20, 2019March 8, 2021

Junior guard Hailey Zeise took a huge step forward last season, jumping from a bench player averaging 10 minutes per game to a full-time starter getting 30 minutes a night.

Johnson breaks program single-season assist record in win over UMass Lowell

Jason BrancatoSportsFebruary 10, 2019February 10, 2019

In a victory characterized by efficient offense and an opportunity driven defense, Stony Brook Women’s Basketball came away with the 64-47 win over UMass Lowell on Saturday, Feb. 9. This is their third victory by double digits in their last four games.

Women’s Basketball defeats Binghamton off fourth quarter offensive burst

Kenneth FerminSportsFebruary 7, 2019February 8, 2019

Trailing 41-38 with eight seconds remaining in the third quarter, Stony Brook Women’s Basketball senior guard Shania “Shorty” Johnson looked to uniquely create an open shot away from the basket against Binghamton. As time continued ticking away, Johnson found her sweet spot around half court and released a high arcing blast.

Women’s Basketball wins second straight, improves conference record to 5-3

Jason BrancatoSportsJanuary 31, 2019January 31, 2019

Stony Brook Women’s Basketball topped UMBC 57-44 at home on Wednesday, Jan. 30, earning a double-digit margin of victory since the 82-63 win over New Hampshire on Jan. 12.

Women’s Basketball victorious over Fairleigh Dickinson 63-49

Kenneth FerminSportsDecember 9, 2018December 9, 2018

Stony Brook Women’s Basketball defeated the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 63-49, extending its winning streak to eight games.

Women’s Basketball defeats Sacred Heart for seventh straight victory

Kenneth FerminSportsDecember 6, 2018December 6, 2018

The Seawolves put their recent shooting struggles behind them and defeated the Pioneers 73-58, extending their winning streak to seven straight games.

Shania Johnson and Akwasi Yeboah win Player of the Week honor for third consecutive week

Jason BrancatoSportsDecember 4, 2018December 4, 2018

Senior guard Shania “Shorty” Johnson and redshirt-junior guard Akwasi Yeboah have wasted no time taking the helm of the women’s and men’s basketball teams, respectively. Both are averaging over 17 points per game and have already been recognized as America East Player of the Week for three consecutive weeks.

Women’s Basketball defeats Cornell 63-61 in nail-biter

Jason BrancatoSportsDecember 2, 2018December 2, 2018

Stony Brook Women’s Basketball fended off the Cornell Big Red’s late comeback attempt in a thrilling 63-61 victory on Saturday, Dec. 1. “I thought that we came out a little slow compared to how we had been playing so I like how we were able to come from behind,” head coach Caroline McCombs said in a press conference.

Women’s Basketball defeats New Paltz 87-50, extends win streak to five games

Kenneth FerminSportsNovember 29, 2018November 29, 2018

Stony Brook Women’s Basketball hosted the Division III New Paltz Hawks on Wednesday, Nov. 28, three days after defeating Big Ten Conference foe Penn State.