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Senior running back Donald Liotine (No. 33, above) rushes by defenders in a game against New Hampshire.  ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Football’s offense erupts to score 59 points on Lehigh in first FCS Playoff win since 2011

Joseph Konig November 26, 2017
Stony Brook Football routed its first-round opponent, Lehigh, 59-29 at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium on Saturday in the Seawolves’ first playoff appearance since 2012 and their first Football Championship Subdivision playoff victory since 2011.
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Senior running back Donald Liotine during a 2016 game.  ARACELY JIMENEZ/ STATESMAN FILE

Two Minute Drill: Stony Brook Football routs Lehigh 59-29 in playoff opener

Joseph Konig November 25, 2017
Stony Brook Football won 59-29 over the Lehigh Mountain Hawks in the first round of the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision Playoffs on Saturday at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium.
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Liontine (No. 33, above). ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Sharing the carries, Seawolves backfield powers offense

Joseph Konig September 26, 2017
The turnaround of the pass game has been a driving force of the early season success for Stony Brook Football throughout four games.
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Junior wide receiver Sherman Alston Jr. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Upon Further Review: Alston Jr.’s kick returns spark stagnant offense

Kunal Kohli October 16, 2016
Alston Jr. proved to be the explosive catalyst that the team desperately needed. His play on the special teams made it possible for Stony Brook to beat Rhode Island.
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Redshirt junior Stacey Bedell, left, prepares to receive a hand-off against Rhode Island on Oct. 15. EVAN YUSON/THE STATESMAN

Running game sparks anemic offense, Stony Brook claims Homecoming win

Chris Peraino October 16, 2016
Surviving early offensive woes, Stony Brook Football improved to 3-0 in conference play with a 14-3 Homecoming win over Rhode Island Saturday at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium.
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Junior running back Stacey Bedell carries the ball ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Two-minute drill: Stony Brook 14, Rhode Island, 3

Kunal Kohli October 15, 2016
A pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns gave Stony Brook Football the push it needed to defeat Rhode Island, 14-3, in Saturday’s Homecoming at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium.
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Upon Further Review: Backfield one of the best in the conference

Upon Further Review: Backfield one of the best in the conference

Kunal Kohli September 18, 2016
After their disappearing act in the first two games, Stony Brook Football’s rushers reappeared when the team needed them most, against the second best team in the FCS.
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Football stuns No. 2 Richmond, offense has breakout game

Football stuns No. 2 Richmond, offense has breakout game

Chris Peraino September 18, 2016
Rectifying recent woes, Stony Brook’s offense had a breakout performance that upset No. 2 Richmond, the program’s first ever win against a top-five ranked opponent.
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Two-minute drill: Stony Brook 42, No. 2 Richmond 14

Two-minute drill: Stony Brook 42, No. 2 Richmond 14

Kunal Kohli September 17, 2016
Stony Brook Football put on a masterful offensive performance, dominating the Richmond Spiders 42-14 on Saturday afternoon at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium.
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Stony Brook football players raising their helmets. Many football players suffer from traumatic brain injuries that are not properly treated. HEATHER KHALIFA/STATESMAN FILE

Football Offensive Season Preview: Team must ramp up efforts to win

Chris Peraino September 7, 2016
With a sound defense in place, Stony Brook’s success is predicated on its offensive production.
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Freshman Heslop blocks late punt, sealing Stony Brooks season-opener

Freshman Heslop blocks late punt, sealing Stony Brook’s season-opener

Chris Peraino September 2, 2016
With nine minutes left in the fourth quarter, the defensive gridlock showed no signs of bursting.
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Football adds to roster on Signing Day

Football adds to roster on Signing Day

Chris Peraino February 4, 2016
Head coach Chuck Priore added 14 new members to his squad as National Signing Day came to a close on Wednesday.
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