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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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Shortstop Kyra McFarland fielding her position in a practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. McFarland added another five hits in the FIU

Stony Brook softball drops three of five in FIU Tournament

Cameron Takmil March 6, 2023

After an incredible run in the 2022 Florida International University (FIU) Tournament — where catcher Corinne Badger hit six home runs — the Stony Brook softball team looked to repeat its success....

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Second baseman Sofia Chambers taking batting practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Chambers led the Stony Brook softball team in hitting last weekend at the FAU Paradise Classic. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball opens up 2023 with up-and-down tournament in Florida

Alex Streinger February 13, 2023
Last weekend, the Seawolves (2-3) opened up their 2023 season down in Florida at the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Paradise Classic. The tournament was five games long, with one game on Friday, followed by doubleheaders on Saturday and Sunday.
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Outfielder Alyssa Costello taking batting practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Costello had a huge freshman season in 2022 and is looking to build off that this year. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Alyssa Costello has a strong mind and a dangerous bat

Anthony DiCocco February 12, 2023
Alyssa Costello embodies the term “brain and brawn.” Her success on the softball diamond is equaled in the classroom. The biochemistry major and standout outfielder is poised for a big sophomore season after a sensational rookie campaign.
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Head coach Megan Bryant hitting ground balls in practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Bryant is primed to lead her team to a the CAA championship in 2023. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Continuity, strong bats give Stony Brook softball a legitimate chance in the CAA

Cameron Takmil February 12, 2023
Last season was an unorthodox one for the Stony Brook softball team. Though they suffered several key departures heading into the 2022 season, the Seawolves finished with their highest win total in a decade. 
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Infielder Kyra McFarland up to bat against Hartford on April 23. KARALINE TALTY/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball wins Albany series one last time

Paul McDonough May 2, 2022
The Seawolves sent Albany packing on a sour note. After splitting Saturday’s doubleheader — 4-0 in game one, 10-6 in game two — the series came down to a rubber game on Sunday, May 1.
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Pitcher Dawn Bodrug in the game against Sacred Heart on March 31. KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

In double no-hitter, Stony Brook softball comes out on top

Melanie Karniewich April 27, 2022

The Stony Brook softball team was no-hit on its home grounds on Wednesday, April 27 against the UMBC Retrievers. However, thanks to three UMBC errors and Seawolves ace Dawn Bodrug throwing a no-hitter...

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Rain stops Stony Brook softball from winning Maine rubber match

Paul McDonough April 4, 2022
Rainy weather led officials to call Sunday's game, and since the game did not go five innings, it could not count in the record books. The Seawolves officially split the series.
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Pitcher Dawn Bodrug pitching at the game against Hofstra in 2022 on April 6.  STEPHANIE MACH/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball shuts out Hofstra

Jeremy Portnoy March 22, 2022
Alyssa Costello, a freshman right fielder, appears to be the Seawolves' newest breakout star, hitting a three-run home run and an RBI single in the Seawolves' 7-0 win over Hofstra on March 22.
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Outfielder Shauna Nuss up to bat in the game against Hofstra on April 6, 2021. STEPHANIE MACH/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball almost sweeps Rutgers Tournament

Paul McDonough March 22, 2022
Corinne Badger isn’t the only one who can hit home runs. Right fielder Alyssa Costello slugged two home runs and scored four runs to help the Stony Brook softball team go 3-1 at the Rutgers Tournament this weekend.
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Stony Brooks Softball team during their game against Hofstra April 6 2021. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball takes on nation’s best in USF Tournament

Jeremy Portnoy March 13, 2022
The Stony Brook softball team won two of four games against some of the nation’s most recognizable teams at the University of South Florida Tournament from March 11 to 13.
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