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Anthony DiCocco

Anthony DiCocco, Assistant Sports Editor

Anthony DiCocco is an Assistant Sports Editor at The Statesman. He is a sophomore majoring in journalism with aspirations of becoming a sports journalist. His love of sports derives from years of playing dek hockey and watching his favorite teams, the New York Islanders, New York Mets and New York Jets. He is the beat reporter for Stony Brook’s hockey and softball teams. He has also covered football, men’s lacrosse and men’s soccer. He was previously the Editor-in-Chief of his high school newspaper the Devil’s Tale at Plainedge High School. He is a local product from North Massapequa, N.Y.

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Relief pitcher Colin Rhein fires a pitch against Iona on Tuesday, March 26. Rhein made his first career start against the Gaels and dazzled over 8 1/3 innings. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Rhein’s career day pushes Stony Brook baseball past Iona

Anthony DiCocco
March 27, 2024
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State of the Seawolves Season 2 Ep. 5

Mike Anderson, Kenny Spurrell, Alex Streinger, Anthony DiCocco, Alex D'Amaro, Cameron Takmil, George Caratzas, Kevin Broderick, Kevin Yu, and Nayden Villorente
March 22, 2024
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Starting pitcher Gabrielle Maday (center) fires a pitch against Manhattan on Wednesday, March 20. Maday pitched a five-inning shutout to help the Stony Brook softball team sweep a doubleheader. MIKE ANDERSON/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball thumps Manhattan to extend winning streak to five games

Anthony DiCocco
March 21, 2024
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Right fielder Rob Taylor rounds first base after hitting a two-run home run against Central Connecticut State University on Wednesday, March 19. Taylor went 2-for-4 in the loss. IRENE YIMMONGKOL/THE STATESMAN

Sloppiness costs Stony Brook baseball in loss to CCSU

Anthony DiCocco
March 20, 2024
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Catcher Emily Reinstein fouls off a pitch against Campbell on Friday, March 8. Reinstein went 7-for-12 with three doubles, four runs batted in and two runs at Charleston this year. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball gets back on track with sweep over Charleston

Anthony DiCocco
March 18, 2024
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The Stony Brook softball team gathers in a circle during a Jan. 24 practice. The Seawolves won all four of their games this past weekend. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball sweeps two doubleheaders to ascend over .500

Anthony DiCocco
March 4, 2024
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State of the Seawolves Season 2 Ep. 4

Mike Anderson, Anthony DiCocco, Tommy Pardo, Cameron Takmil, Kevin Yu, Alex D'Amaro, Kenny Spurrell, Kiera Cassar, George Caratzas, Alex Streinger, Nayden Villorente, Bradley Trotta, Kevin Broderick, Aidan Steng, and Matt Tisdell
March 1, 2024
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Center Jesse Edwards carries the puck through the offensive zone against Drexel on Thursday, Feb. 15. Edwards scored the final goal of his career with the Stony Brook hockey team on Friday night. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook hockey’s disastrous year ends with first-round exit

Anthony DiCocco
February 25, 2024
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State of the Seawolves Season 2 Ep. 3

Mike Anderson, Tommy Pardo, Kevin Broderick, Alex D'Amaro, Kevin Yu, Cameron Takmil, Kenny Spurrell, Alex Streinger, Anthony DiCocco, Nayden Villorente, Aidan Steng, George Caratzas, Kiera Cassar, Matt Tisdell, and Bradley Trotta
February 23, 2024
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Left winger Matt Minerva (29) prepares to take a faceoff while right winger Kyle DePalma (47) gets ready to receive the draw against Drexel on Thursday, Feb. 15. Minerva scored his 15th goal of the year on Friday at New York University. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook hockey splits series with NYU to close out bad regular season

Anthony DiCocco
February 19, 2024
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State of the Seawolves Season 2 Ep. 2

Mike Anderson, Kenny Spurrell, Alex D'Amaro, Cameron Takmil, Kevin Yu, Anthony DiCocco, Nayden Villorente, Tommy Pardo, Kevin Broderick, George Caratzas, Kiera Cassar, Aidan Steng, and Matt Tisdell
February 16, 2024
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Five Stony Brook hockey team skaters huddle to celebrate a goal against Drexel on Thursday, Feb. 16. The Seawolves will end their 2023-24 regular season with a two-game set against New York University. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook hockey to end regular season with home-and-home against NYU

Anthony DiCocco
February 16, 2024
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Left winger Matt Minerva (29) celebrates his goal against Drexel on Thursday, Feb. 15. Minerva scored his 14th goal of the season in the 6-5 loss. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Sloppy third period costs Stony Brook hockey in humiliating loss to Drexel

Anthony DiCocco
February 16, 2024
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Left winger Kristian Malec skates behind the net and looks for a pass from right defenseman Brendan Fess against Liberty on Jan. 27. Malec scored a career-high three goals in a win at Niagara on Sunday. MACKENZIE YADDAW/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook hockey splits with No. 10 Niagara

Anthony DiCocco
February 12, 2024
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State of the Seawolves Season 2 Ep. 1

Aidan Steng, Alex D'Amaro, Anthony DiCocco, Cameron Takmil, George Caratzas, Kenny Spurrell, Kevin Broderick, Kevin Yu, Kiera Cassar, Mike Anderson, Nayden Villorente, and Tommy Pardo
February 9, 2024
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The Stony Brook hockey teams top line of forwards and defensemen skate back to the sideline after a goal on Saturday, Jan. 27. The Seawolves will need them to show up big this weekend at Rhode Island. MACKENZIE YADDAW/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook hockey searching for payback against Rhode Island

Anthony DiCocco
February 1, 2024
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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
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Left winger Matt Minerva looks to pass the puck against Delaware on Dec. 2, 2023. Minerva scored the first shootout goal in the Stony Brook hockey teams shootout victory this past weekend. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Shootout victory at No. 20 Delaware splits series for Stony Brook hockey

Anthony DiCocco
January 14, 2024
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Center Jesse Edwards (15) and his teammates celebrate a goal against Syracuse on Saturday, Nov. 11. Edwards scored a goal and tallied an assist this past weekend at Pittsburgh. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

No. 23 Stony Brook hockey drops pair at No. 18 Pitt

Anthony DiCocco
November 19, 2023
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State of the Seawolves Ep. 6

State of the Seawolves Ep. 6

Mike Anderson, Kenny Spurrell, Alex Streinger, Anthony DiCocco, Cameron Takmil, Kevin Yu, Nayden Villorente, Alex D'Amaro, Kevin Broderick, Aidan Steng, and George Caratzas
November 15, 2023
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Center Will Kormanik watches fellow center Matteo Daita score a goal against Syracuse on Saturday, Nov. 11. Kormanik assisted this goal and tallied five total points over the weekend. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook hockey breaks skid with sweep of Syracuse

Anthony DiCocco
November 13, 2023
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Running back Roland Dempster rushes through the left side for a touchdown against New Hampshire on Saturday, Oct. 21. Dempster had a career day in a loss at Monmouth. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football trampled by Monmouth, ties single-season loss record

Anthony DiCocco
November 4, 2023
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State of the Seawolves Ep. 5

State of the Seawolves Ep. 5

Mike Anderson, Kenny Spurrell, Alex Streinger, Anthony DiCocco, Cameron Takmil, Alex D'Amaro, Kevin Broderick, Tommy Pardo, Aidan Steng, and George Caratzas
November 1, 2023
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Wide receiver Anthony Johnson (foreground) gets tackled after catching a pass against New Hampshire on Saturday, Oct. 21. Johnson totaled a career-high 11 catches on Saturday at Villanova. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football decimated by No. 19 Villanova

Anthony DiCocco
October 28, 2023
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Right winger Devin Pepe (left) secures the draw off a faceoff against Manhattanville on Saturday, Oct. 21. Pepe is looking for his first goal of the year as the Stony Brook hockey team hosts Rhode Island this weekend. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

No. 20 Stony Brook hockey returns home to host No. 25 Rhode Island

Anthony DiCocco
October 26, 2023
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State of the Seawolves Ep. 4

State of the Seawolves Ep. 4

Mike Anderson, Kenny Spurrell, Anthony DiCocco, Kevin Broderick, Kevin Yu, Cameron Takmil, Nayden Villorente, Alex D'Amaro, Tommy Pardo, George Caratzas, and Aidan Steng
October 25, 2023
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Running back Roland Dempster hurdles a Fordham defender on Saturday, Oct. 14. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football looks to snap season-long skid with a homecoming victory

Anthony DiCocco
October 20, 2023
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State of the Seawolves Ep. 3

State of the Seawolves Ep. 3

Mike Anderson, Kenny Spurrell, Anthony DiCocco, Kevin Yu, Kevin Broderick, Nayden Villorente, George Caratzas, Alex D'Amaro, Tommy Pardo, and Aidan Steng
October 18, 2023
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The Stony Brook hockey team on the sidelines at The Rinx on Sunday, Oct. 8. The Seawolves will open their league season this weekend at Niagara. PHOTO COURTESY OF AZTEKPHOTOS

No. 19 Stony Brook hockey challenges No. 8 Niagara to open its ESCHL season

Anthony DiCocco
October 13, 2023
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State of the Seawolves Ep. 2

State of the Seawolves Ep. 2

Mike Anderson, Kenny Spurrell, Alex Streinger, Anthony DiCocco, Kevin Yu, Kevin Broderick, Nayden Villorente, George Caratzas, Tommy Pardo, and Alex D'Amaro
October 4, 2023
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Goaltender Matvei Kazakov defends the goal crease against Delaware on Jan. 15, 2023. Kazakov is a Russian-born goalie who has had a great career with the Stony Brook hockey team. PHOTO COURTESY OF AZTEKPHOTOS

Hard upbringing has turned Matvei Kazakov into a stalwart for Stony Brook hockey

Anthony DiCocco
October 1, 2023
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Middle linebacker Aidan Kaler (38) flexes his muscles after making a stop against Richmond on Saturday, Sept. 23. Kaler leads the Stony Brook football team with 36 total tackles this year. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football squares off with another winless foe

Anthony DiCocco
September 29, 2023
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State of the Seawolves Ep. 1

State of the Seawolves Ep. 1

Mike Anderson, Kenny Spurrell, Alex Streinger, Anthony DiCocco, Cameron Takmil, Nayden Villorente, Kevin Yu, Aidan Steng, George Caratzas, and Kevin Broderick
September 27, 2023
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President of the 1957 Club Rob Gitto (center) speaks to other members of the club during an event at the organizations headquarters in Port Jefferson, N.Y. Gitto founded the club to help Stony Brook athletes gain financial opportunities. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE 1957 CLUB

The 1957 Club helping Stony Brook athletes pursue NIL opportunities

Anthony DiCocco
September 24, 2023
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Running back Ross Tallarico turns the corner against Delaware on Aug. 31. Tallarico rushed for 42 yards on Saturday at Arkansas State. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football run over by Arkansas State

Anthony DiCocco
September 16, 2023
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The Stony Brook football teams offensive line gives quarterback Casey Case a clean pocket to throw from against Delaware on Aug. 31. The Seawolves linemen are off to a hot start in 2023. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook’s brand new offensive line finding early success

Anthony DiCocco
September 15, 2023
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Quarterback Casey Case prepares to throw a pass against Delaware on Thursday, Aug. 31. Case will look to have a bounce back game on Friday at Rhode Island. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football hoping to spoil No. 22/23 Rhode Island’s conference opener

Anthony DiCocco
September 7, 2023
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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
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Running backs Jayden Cook (left) and Ty Son Lawton (right) stand on the sideline in a game against William & Mary on Oct. 1, 2022. After losing its top five backs to injury last year, the Stony Brook football team looks to have a bounce back year running the ball. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football’s running game has bounce-back opportunity ahead

Anthony DiCocco
August 18, 2023
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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 teams 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
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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 Brooks season. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

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

Anthony DiCocco
May 11, 2023
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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
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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 teams season alive against Elon on Wednesday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball eliminates Elon after falling to Hofstra

Anthony DiCocco
May 10, 2023
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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
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First baseman Ashley Jacobson trots home to score a run against Monmouth on Saturday, May 6. Jacobson had a hit and an RBI in the Stony Brook softball teams playoff win over Charleston. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Late gaffes by Charleston propel Stony Brook softball to first CAA playoff win

Anthony DiCocco
May 9, 2023
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Several Stony Brook softball players celebrate a run-rule win over Monmouth on Saturday, May 6. Stony Brook enters the 2023 CAA softball tournament as the seventh seed. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball takes on Charleston in CAA playoff debut

Anthony DiCocco
May 8, 2023
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Right fielder Alyssa Costello reaches on a throwing error against Fordham on Wednesday, April 26. Costello had two hits in the Stony Brook softball teams loss to St. Johns. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball suffers blowout loss at St. John’s

Anthony DiCocco
May 4, 2023
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First baseman Ashley Jacobson stretches to catch a throw, beating the runner by a stride for the out. Jacobson and the Stony Brook softball team picked up a big series win against Towson over the weekend. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball fights off rain delays to take series from Towson

Anthony DiCocco
May 1, 2023
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Center fielder Alicia Orosco sprints down the first-base line against Hofstra on Saturday, March 18. Orosco had five hits in a doubleheader against Manhattan on Thursday. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball bounces back with doubleheader sweep

Anthony DiCocco
April 14, 2023
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Pitcher Ashton Melaas stands in the circle after throwing a pitch against Hofstra on Saturday, March 18. Melaas pitched a complete game shutout at Fairleigh Dickinson on Tuesday. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball splits midweek doubleheader

Anthony DiCocco
April 5, 2023
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Pitcher Mia Haynes throwing a pitch against Hofstra on March 18. Haynes pitched two scoreless innings in the Stony Brook softball teams 4-1 over Seton Hall on Wednesday. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Big hits, pitching propel Stony Brook softball to third-straight win

Anthony DiCocco
March 30, 2023
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The 2022-23 Stony Brook club hockey team lines for a team photo. Stony Brook finished ranked in the top 20, but narrowly missed the ACHA tournament for the first time in 11 years. PHOTO COURTESY OF AZTEKPHOTOS

Injuries, inconsistencies derailed Stony Brook club hockey in letdown season

Anthony DiCocco
March 28, 2023
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First baseman Ashley Jacobson hits a pitch against Hofstra on Saturday, March 18. Jacobson went 4-for-6 with a homer against Drexel on Sunday. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball picks up first two CAA wins in doubleheader sweep

Anthony DiCocco
March 27, 2023
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Catcher Corinne Badger launches a pitch in batting practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Badger caught a pair of complete games on Thursday in the Stony Brook softball teams sweep of Sacred Heart. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Late scoring, good pitching leads Stony Brook softball to doubleheader sweep

Anthony DiCocco
March 17, 2023
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Goaltender Matvei Kazakov saving a shot against Delaware on Sunday, Jan. 15. The Stony Brook club hockey team saw its season come to an end on Saturday in the ESCHL playoffs. PHOTO OF AZTEKPHOTOS

No. 18 Stony Brook hockey’s season comes to a bitter end

Anthony DiCocco
March 6, 2023
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Winger Kristian Malec in a game against Delaware on Sunday, Jan. 15. Malec scored in both games last weekend in a series split with No. 11 Pittsburgh. PHOTO COURTESY OF AZTEKPHOTOS

No. 20 Stony Brook splits with No. 11 Pittsburgh in regular season finale

Anthony DiCocco
February 27, 2023
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Outfielder Alyssa Costello taking batting practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Costello had a huge freshman season in 2022 and is looking to build off that this year. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Alyssa Costello has a strong mind and a dangerous bat

Anthony DiCocco
February 12, 2023
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Right winger Devin Pepe scoring a goal against Delaware on Sunday, Jan. 15. The Stony Brook club hockey team suffered a costly sweep at an inopportune time. PHOTO COURTESY OF AZTEKPHOTOS

No. 18 Stony Brook hockey suffers crucial sweep at Rhode Island

Anthony DiCocco
February 12, 2023
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Defender Mikey Sabella in a scrimmage against Merrimack College on Saturday, Jan. 28. Sabella has an illustrious Seawolf career and looks to add to it in 2023. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Local product Mikey Sabella continuing to live up to the hype

Anthony DiCocco
February 12, 2023
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Center Greg Barnych in a game against Delaware on Sunday, Jan. 15. The Stony Brook club hockey team was swept at Adrian last weekend. PHOTO COURTESY OF AZTEKPHOTOS

No. 17 Stony Brook hockey suffers two hard defeats at No. 2 Adrian

Anthony DiCocco
January 23, 2023
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Left defenseman Dom Molfetto looking to pass the puck against Rhode Island on Saturday, Oct. 29. Molfetto scored his second goal of the season during the Stony Brook club hockey teams series at Ohio. PHOTO COURTESY OF AZTEKPHOTOS

No. 18 Stony Brook hockey opens second half with split at No. 6 Ohio

Anthony DiCocco
January 8, 2023
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Outside linebacker Carthell Flowers-Lloyd and defensive end Eric Black celebrating a sack against Towson on Saturday, Nov. 12. The Stony Brook football team will wrap up its 2022 season this Saturday at Monmouth. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football looking to avoid its worst-ever record

Anthony DiCocco
November 16, 2022
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Right winger Brandon Avezov in a game against NYU on Saturday, Oct. 8. Avezov leads the Stony Brook club hockey team in points this year, and scored six of them on Friday at the Violets. PHOTO COURTESY OF AZTEKPHOTOS

Stony Brook hockey splits series, falls to 20 in national rankings

Anthony DiCocco
November 13, 2022
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The Stony Brook football teams defense lining up before the snap on Saturday, Oct. 22. The defense will play a pivotal role in the Seawolves success on Saturday against Towson. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football looking to win third-straight home game

Anthony DiCocco
November 9, 2022
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Wide receiver Tedy Afful returning a punt while receiving a block from safety Jordan Jackson on Saturday, Oct. 22. The Stony Brook football team is back home this Saturday against Morgan State, where it will look for its second win of the season. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football looks to beat up on nonconference opponent

Anthony DiCocco
November 2, 2022
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Quarterback Charlie McKee and running back Ross Tallarico celebrating Tallaricos rushing touchdown on Saturday, Oct. 22. The Stony Brook football team will look for its first winning streak of the year at Albany on Saturday. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Who will win the eighth annual Golden Apple Trophy?

Anthony DiCocco
October 26, 2022
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Defenders Sebastian Rojek (21) and Evan Peters (4) in action against Charleston on Saturday, Oct. 8. The Stony Brook mens soccer team lost its third straight game on Tuesday, being shut out once again. KAYLA MOLANO GOMEZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s soccer continues slump, reaches double-digit losses

Anthony DiCocco
October 19, 2022
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