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Shooting guard Zaida Gonzalez takes a corner three-pointer against Buffalo on Saturday, Dec. 2. Gonzalez scored a career-high 26 points in the blowout win over the Bulls. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Gonzalez girls carry Stony Brook women’s basketball to domination over Buffalo

Jeremy Portnoy December 3, 2023
Though the Stony Brook women’s basketball team is no stranger to blowout wins, it had yet to put together a dominant victory over a high-caliber opponent. That changed for the Seawolves in an 83-52 win over the Buffalo Bulls at Island Federal Arena on Saturday.
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Shooting guard Victoria Keenan dribbles the ball against Holy Cross on Sunday, Nov. 19. Keenan led the Stony Brook womens basketball team with 16 points on Sunday at Minnesota. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Scoreless drought hands Stony Brook women’s basketball first loss

Nayden Villorente November 27, 2023

An 11-minute scoring drought in the second half ultimately led the Stony Brook women’s basketball team to its first loss of the season. After winning their first five games of the 2023-24 season,...

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Stony Brook football hosts No. 21/22 Delaware for opening night showdown

Stony Brook football hosts No. 21/22 Delaware for opening night showdown

Anthony DiCocco August 30, 2023
The Seawolves are set to open their season at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium this Thursday at 7 p.m. against the Delaware Blue Hens in a Coastal Athletic Association matchup. Stony Brook finished last season at the bottom of the CAA standings.
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Quarterback Casey Case escapes from

Everything to know about Stony Brook’s new quarterback

Mike Anderson August 18, 2023
Quarterback Casey Case is Stony Brook’s shiny new signal-caller. The 6-foot-6 self-described pocket passer joined the Seawolves in time for spring ball and made an instant impression on head coach Chuck Priore — winning the starting job outright.
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Stony Brook football’s defense looking to honor Bryan Collins with strong 2023

Stony Brook football’s defense looking to honor Bryan Collins with strong 2023

Kenny Spurrell August 18, 2023
Despite losing Collins while trying to turn the defense around, many Seawolves say the team will seek to honor his legacy in the 2023 season.
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In the next five years, there will be an increase in tuition for all four State University of New York (SUNY) research universities, including Stony Brook University, by 30%.
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Stony Brook reacts to planned SUNY tuition increase

Sky Crabtree March 28, 2023
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced a plan in January to increase tuition for all four State University of New York (SUNY) research universities, including Stony Brook University, by 30% over the next five years.
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First baseman/designated player Ashley Jacobson taking batting practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Jacobson wnet 3-for-7 in the Hampton/Norfolk Battle at the Bays tournament last weekend. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball takes two-of-three in Battle at the Bay tournament

Cameron Takmil February 27, 2023
A great weekend from starting pitcher Mia Haynes helped the Stony Brook softball team get back to .500 on the year.
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Junior physics major Chris Clarke leading a protest on Feb. 15. After MAPS unveiled their measures to switch to all-paid parking, students quickly retaliated through social media and in-person dissent. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

How students are reacting to MAPS’ parking proposal

Tim Giorlando February 21, 2023
For an hour on Wednesday, Feb. 15, a small band of students tried to make their voices heard at Stony Brook University’s West Campus fountain — nearly a week after the Mobility and Parking Services (MAPS) proposed to switch to a fully-paid parking model in August 2023. 
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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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Forward Frankie Policelli playing defense against Sacred Heart on Monday, Dec. 12. The Stony Brook men

Policelli’s career night fuels another comeback win for Stony Brook men’s basketball

Kenny Spurrell December 19, 2022
Frankie Policelli’s performance saw him post 22 points on 8-of-12 shooting, tying his career high. He also pulled down a career-best 19 rebounds, shattering his previous career high of 15.
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Guard Gigi Gonzalez leading a fast break in an exhibition against Adelphi on Thursday, Nov. 3. The Stony Brook womens basketball team began the season 0-1 with a big loss to Syracuse on Monday afternoon. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball blown out in season opener

Alex Streinger November 8, 2022
Shooting woes and sloppy play combined to hand the Stony Brook’s women’s basketball team its first loss of the season. The Seawolves opened their season at the Syracuse Orange on Monday, Nov. 7, only to be blown out 79-56.
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The Stony Brook University sign on Main Campus.

Stony Brook and Buffalo formally named New York public flagship universities

Ethan Tam January 7, 2022
Stony Brook University was formally designated as a flagship public university of New York alongside the University at Buffalo by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Jan. 5. The announcement was made during Hochul’s first annual State of the State address.
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