Sports Archives – The Statesman

Numerous players explore departure from Stony Brook

by Ethan TamBasketball SportsApril 1, 2020April 1, 2020

Sophomore guard Miles Latimer entered the NCAA transfer portal on March 20. On March 30, he officially announced that he would be transferring to the Bucknell Bison of the Patriot League.

NCAA plans to grant spring athletes an extra year of eligibility

by Ethan TamSportsMarch 14, 2020March 15, 2020

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) released a statement on Friday, March 13, through Twitter regarding plans to give spring athletes an extra year of eligibility.

America East basketball championships canceled

by Ryan PavichBasketball SportsMarch 12, 2020March 12, 2020

In lieu of the championship match, the Seawolves were declared the conference champions after winning the regular season title and advancing to the title game.

Stony Brook eliminated after giving up late semifinal lead to Hartford

by Ethan TamBasketball SportsMarch 11, 2020April 1, 2020

The same old demons that haunted the Seawolves all year dealt one final blow as No. 2-seeded Stony Brook (20-13) watched its season end in heartbreaking fashion with a 64-58 loss to the No. 3-seeded Hartford Hawks (18-15) on Tuesday, March 10, at Island Federal Arena in the America East semifinals.

Sports programs in limbo following coronavirus procedures announcement

by Ryan MagillSportsMarch 11, 2020

The Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team’s game against the University of Southern California on Sunday, March 15, became the school’s first match to be canceled as part of the country-wide attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Stony Brook Athletics places precautions ahead of America East Tournament games

by Ryan PavichFeatured SportsMarch 10, 2020March 10, 2020

Stony Brook Athletics announced in a press release on Monday, March 9, that they are monitoring attendance of all indoor sporting events and will allow fans the opportunity to acquire tickets at a safe distance from other spectators.

Baseball takes first series win in home opener against CCSU

by Ryan PavichBaseball SportsMarch 8, 2020March 8, 2020

After winning the opening match and dropping the middle game, the Stony Brook baseball team secured their first series victory of the season by winning a rubber match on Sunday, March 8.

Kennedy, Arline help No. 6 Women’s Lacrosse take down No. 11 Princeton 18-12

by Ryan MagillLacrosse SportsMarch 8, 2020March 9, 2020

The No. 6-ranked Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team defeated the No. 11 Princeton Tigers by a final score of 18-12 on Sunday, March 8 at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium. The game marks the Seawolves’ second win over a ranked opponent, third win at home and fourth win of the season.

Stony Brook advances to America East semifinals after dodging Healy-led Albany

by Ethan TamBasketball SportsMarch 8, 2020March 8, 2020

Great Danes sophomore guard Cameron Healy tried as hard as anyone could to avoid going home in the first round of the conference playoffs.

Bodrug’s 18-strikeout gem snaps Softball’s losing streak

by Vincent GiacaloneSoftball SportsMarch 8, 2020March 8, 2020

Junior pitcher Dawn Bodrug received little help from her offense last Sunday, as she lost a heartbreaking game by only giving up one run over 7.1 innings.