Sports Archives – The Statesman

Stony Brook athletes and coaches speak out on social media

by Ross O'KeefeSportsJune 29, 2020

Director of Athletics Shawn Heilbron encouraged athletes and coaches to speak out against racism and have uncomfortable conversations with each other on the subject in a statement released on Twitter.

Stony Brook DB Gavin Heslop signs with Seattle Seahawks as UDFA

by Ethan TamFootball SportsApril 29, 2020

Immediately after the conclusion of the 2020 NFL Draft on Saturday, April 25, former Stony Brook defensive back Gavin Heslop announced that he had signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent.

Women’s Basketball head coach McCombs extended through 2024-25 season

by Ross O'KeefeBasketball SportsApril 19, 2020

Women’s Basketball head coach, Caroline McCombs, is here to stay. The 6th-year head coach’s contract was extended through the 2024-25 season.

Stony Brook AD Shawn Heilbron holds virtual town hall

by Ethan TamSportsApril 16, 2020April 19, 2020

The current financial status of Stony Brook Athletics was a major talking point throughout the town hall. The cancellation of the 2020 NCAA Tournament in men’s and women’s basketball led to a reduction in revenue distributed to each individual Division I conference.

Stony Brook replenishes roster with transfers

by Ethan TamBasketball SportsApril 7, 2020April 8, 2020

Later on April 2, Mount St. Mary’s junior forward Omar Habwe also announced that he had committed to Stony Brook. Habwe had revealed on March 30 that he was planning to graduate transfer and play out his final season of eligibility with a new program.

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.