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Starting pitcher Ashton Melaas winds up to throw a pitch in practice on Jan. 24. Melaas pitched well in the Stony Brook softball team's trip to California this past weekend. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball wins three of five in Libby Matson Tournament

Matt Tisdell • February 26, 2024

After the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Round Robin was canceled, the Stony Brook softball team used its extra week of preparation...

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Shortstop Kyra McFarland throws to first base during a practice on Jan. 24. McFarland led the Stony Brook softball team with four hits this past weekend. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball loses four of five in Felsberg Invitational

George Caratzas • February 12, 2024

Behind some unfruitful at-bats, the Stony Brook softball team had a rough trip down south to open its 2024 season. Competing in the Felsberg Invitational...

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The Stony Brook softball team huddles at the end of practice on Wednesday, Jan. 24. The Seawolves are entering the 2024 season with championship expectations. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Strong returning core sets Stony Brook softball up for big 2024 season

Anthony DiCocco • January 30, 2024
Last season served as a valuable learning experience for the Stony Brook softball team. Now with a season’s worth of experience in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) under their belt, the Seawolves are ready to fight for a championship.
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Starting pitcher Mia Haynes fires a pitch in practice on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Haynes will headline a pitching staff that is primed for a breakout 2024 campaign. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Improved pitching staff will smoothen Stony Brook softball’s 2024 ride

George Caratzas • January 30, 2024
In 2023, the Stony Brook softball team rode a top-two offense in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) to a semifinal appearance in the conference postseason. While clawing out win after win, the Seawolves realized that they have an ace in right-handed starting pitcher Mia Haynes.
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Center fielder Alicia Orosco squares to bunt in practice on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Orosco is hoping to have a great final season with the Stony Brook softball team. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Alicia Orosco primed to lead Stony Brook softball’s offense to promised land

Alex D'Amaro • January 30, 2024
Coming off a breakout season at the top of the Stony Brook softball team’s order, center fielder Alicia Orosco is set to do massive things in her farewell year. Born and raised in Stockton, Calif., Orosco traveled across the nation to become the star center fielder and leadoff hitter for the Seawolves.
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The Stony Brook softball team celebrates a run against Monmouth on Saturday, May 6. The Seawolves had a strong end to their 2023 season, setting the bar higher for 2024. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Strong finish to 2023 has Stony Brook softball hopeful for next year

Mike Anderson • June 10, 2023

After spending almost the entire year under .500, the Stony Brook softball team salvaged a memorable first year in the Colonial Athletic Association...

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Right fielder Catherine Anne Kupinski swings at a pitch against Monmouth on Friday, May 5. Kupinski hit a three-run homer in the Stony Brook softball team's final turn at-bat of the 2023 season. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball stuns top-seeded Delaware, loses to Hofstra to end season

Anthony DiCocco • May 12, 2023
The Stony Brook softball team knocked out the top team in the CAA playoffs, but couldn't eliminate Hofstra to win the championship.
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Several Stony Brook softball players and head coach Megan Bryant huddle between innings on Wednesday, April 26. The Seawolves will play the top-seeded Delaware Blue Hens in the CAA tournament on Friday afternoon. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball continues hunt for CAA crown against top-seeded Delaware

Mike Anderson • May 11, 2023

After coming back to pull off another upset win in the 2023 Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) softball tournament, the seventh-seeded Stony Brook...

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Left fielder Alyssa Costello swings against Monmouth on Saturday, May 6. Costello reached base five times and collected the game-winning hit against UNCW on Thursday to save Stony Brook's season. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball rallies to upset UNCW in slugfest, advances to CAA final four

Anthony DiCocco • May 11, 2023

After surviving the first two days of the 2023 Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) softball tournament, the seventh-seeded Stony Brook softball team...

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The Stony Brook softball team huddles before its game on Saturday, May 6 against Monmouth. The seventh-seeded Seawolves are waiting to see which of the three teams they will face in their next CAA playoff game tomorrow. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball to face one of three potential teams in next round of CAA tournament

Anthony DiCocco • May 10, 2023

After winning its second elimination game in as many days, the seventh-seeded Stony Brook softball team now finds itself in a waiting game to see who...

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Starting pitcher Mia Haynes winds up to throw a pitch against Monmouth on Friday, May 5. Haynes pitched a complete game to help keep the Stony Brook softball team's season alive against Elon on Wednesday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball eliminates Elon after falling to Hofstra

Anthony DiCocco • May 10, 2023

After winning an elimination game to advance to the next round of the 2023 Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) softball tournament, the Stony Brook...

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The Stony Brook softball team breaks its huddle before a game against Monmouth on Friday, May 5. The Seawolves will play the Hofstra Pride in the second round of the 2023 CAA softball tournament. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball looks to avenge early-season sweep in playoff matchup at Hofstra

Anthony DiCocco • May 9, 2023
After winning an elimination game in the first round of the 2023 Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) softball tournament, the seventh-seeded Stony Brook softball team is now in the double-elimination portion of the bracket.
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