Tyler Stephenson-Moore Archives

Elijah Olaniyi’s return to Stony Brook sparks flashy offseason

Kenny SpurrellHoopla 2021 Men's Basketball SportsNovember 14, 2021November 19, 2021

Two seasons ago, Stony Brook graduate guard Elijah Olaniyi came into his own, solidifying himself as a star as a junior by putting up averages of 18.0 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. The Seawolves finished 20-13 and in second place in the America East, but were bounced by Hartford in the semifinals of the conference tournament.

Second-half Sunday surge guides Stony Brook to series split with Hartford

Ethan TamMen's Basketball SportsFebruary 1, 2021February 1, 2021

The Stony Brook men’s basketball team remained on the hunt for a crucial top-two seed with a series split at home against the Hartford Hawks on Jan. 30 and 31.

A new wave of players leads the charge at Stony Brook

Jeremy PortnoyHoopla 2020 Men's Basketball Special Issues SportsNovember 19, 2020

The men’s basketball team’s opening game against Marist on Nov. 25 fast approaching, second-year head coach Geno Ford is still not ready to announce a starting five.

Expectations high in Stony Brook despite rapid turnover for Men’s Basketball

Ethan TamHoopla 2020 Men's Basketball Special Issues SportsNovember 17, 2020December 7, 2020

The plan was to ride a roster full of seniors to glory in what would have been the Stony Brook men’s basketball team’s best chance at reaching the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Tournament since 2016.

Next in line, Seawolves basketball prepares to take on the pandemic

Vincent GiacaloneHoopla 2020 Men's Basketball Special Issues SportsNovember 16, 2020November 17, 2020

Despite the rising number of cases and hospitalizations in many states, both Men’s and Women’s Basketball are preparing for their respective seasons that are set to begin on Nov. 25.

Numerous players explore departure from Stony Brook

Ethan TamMen's Basketball 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.

Golden opportunity wasted as Stony Brook’s offensive woes continue in Hartford loss

Ethan TamMen's Basketball SportsFebruary 27, 2020February 28, 2020

Stony Brook ended up getting the rest of the necessary results when both UMBC and Albany lost on the same night. However, the most important one — Stony Brook’s own win — did not come to fruition.

Stony Brook falters late in ESPNU battle with Vermont

Ethan TamMen's Basketball SportsFebruary 22, 2020February 22, 2020

When Vermont redshirt-senior guard Everett Duncan hit a trifecta of 3-pointers over a two and a half minute span to put his team up by 12 points with under two minutes remaining in the game, he made sure to glare at the same people who had harassed him for hours — this time, with a smirk on his face.

Seawolves grind out 75-70 revenge win at Binghamton without Olaniyi

Ethan TamMen's Basketball SportsFebruary 13, 2020February 15, 2020

Stony Brook (17-9, 8-3) squeaked out a 75-70 triumph on the road over the Binghamton Bearcats (8-16, 2-9) behind career nights from both redshirt-junior forward Andrew Garcia and freshman guard Tyler Stephenson-Moore.

Olaniyi hurt as Stony Brook stifled on road at New Hampshire

Ethan TamMen's Basketball SportsFebruary 9, 2020February 13, 2020

Murphy’s Law — anything that can go wrong will go wrong — was in full effect for the Stony Brook men’s basketball team on Saturday, Feb. 8 as the Seawolves fell 81-64 to the New Hampshire Wildcats on the road in Lundholm Gymnasium.