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Professor Aaron William Godfrey passed away on PHOTO CREDIT: STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

SBU Latin professor passes away at 91

Chris Parkinson
April 19, 2020
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Yeboah in a game against Binghamton on March 9. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Akwasi Yeboah meets with three D1 teams after entering transfer pool

Chris Parkinson
April 25, 2019
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The Stony Brook Women's Lacrosse team is the first ever recipient of the Trailblazing Seawolf Award. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Women’s Lacrosse dominates UMass Lowell 20-3

Chris Parkinson
April 2, 2019
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Head Coach Geno Ford at a Stony Brook University Men's Basketball game. COURTESY OF STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Geno Ford named new Men’s Basketball head coach

Chris Parkinson
March 27, 2019
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Jeff Boals during halftime of his final game as head coach of the Stony Brook Men's Basketball team on Saturday, March 9. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Jeff Boals resigns as Men’s Basketball head coach, joins Ohio University

Chris Parkinson
March 17, 2019
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Kennedy during a game against Stanford on Sunday, March 3. She had a career-high of seven goals against Albany on April 12. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Women’s Lacrosse falls to Princeton comeback 15-14

Chris Parkinson
March 11, 2019
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Andrew Garcia during a game against Albany on Thursday, Feb. 21. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Basketball edges closer to No. 1 seed with victory over UMBC

Chris Parkinson
March 1, 2019
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Senior goalkeeper Anna Tesoriero protects the net from Cornell's offense in a game on April 3, 2018. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

No.4-ranked Women’s Lacrosse loses first regular season game in nearly two years, splits road trip

Chris Parkinson and Kenneth Fermin
February 24, 2019
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Kylie Ohlmiller in a game against Cornell last season. She was a key component to the team who graudated last year. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Familiar faces eager to return to NCAA glory

Chris Parkinson
February 20, 2019
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Yeboah in a game against Qunnipiac on Saturday, Dec. 1. ALEEZA KAZMI/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Basketball successful in comeback wins against LIU Brooklyn, Delaware

Ethan Tam and Chris Parkinson
December 18, 2018
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Akwasi Yeboah goes for the basket during a game against UMBC on Jan. 31 this year. SERENA TAUSZ/ STATESMAN FILE

Men’s Basketball’s win streak snapped with loss to Brown

Chris Parkinson
December 12, 2018
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Noah Farrelly.COURTESY OF STONY BROOK ATHLETICS

Remembering Noah Farrelly

Chris Parkinson
December 9, 2018
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Yeboah in a game against Qunnipiac on Saturday, Dec. 1. ALEEZA KAZMI/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Basketball notches fifth straight victory, defeats Quinnipiac 71-61

Chris Parkinson
December 2, 2018
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forward Elijah Olaniyi in a game against Hofstra in 2017. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Basketball victorious against Molloy and Rhode Island, record moves to 5-1

Ryan Magill and Chris Parkinson
November 25, 2018
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Latimer is currently the third-leading scorer on the team. PHOTO COURTESY OF JIM HARRISON/STONY BROOK ATHLETICS

Latimer’s offensive presence felt early

Chris Parkinson
November 23, 2018
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Junior guard Jaron Cornish attemps [action] in a game against Hofstra on Tuesday, Dec. 12. Cornish ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Basketball splits final two games at Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Tip Off Tournament

Chris Parkinson
November 21, 2018
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Stony Brook University pool. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Women’s Swimming and Diving falls to St. Francis Brooklyn

Chris Parkinson
November 20, 2018
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Head men's basketball coach Jeff Boals watches on his team play in a game.Seawolves kick-started the season with a 2-0 record for the first time since 2013. PHOTO COURTESY OF STONY BROOK ATHLETICS

Resilient Men’s Basketball jumps into season

Chris Parkinson
November 19, 2018
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Akwasi Yeboah goes for the basket during a game against UMBC on Jan. 31 this year. SERENA TAUSZ/ STATESMAN FILE

Men’s Basketball upsets South Carolina on the road 83-81

Chris Parkinson
November 11, 2018
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Hellenic CHRIS PARKINSON/THE STATESMAN

Center for Hellenic Studies hosts a presentation on refugees in Greece

Chris Parkinson
November 4, 2018
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Women’s Soccer upset in semifinal matchup against UMass Lowell

Chris Parkinson
October 29, 2018
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The Stony Brook's Women Soccer Team celebrates their America East Championship win. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Women’s Soccer comes up big on America East regular season awards

Chris Parkinson
October 25, 2018
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Senior forward Julie Johnstonbaugh, pressures a player to sidelines during a 2017 game. ANNA CORREA/STATESMAN FILE

Johnstonbaugh scores overtime winner for second straight game

Chris Parkinson
October 23, 2018
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Senior forward Julie Johnstonbaugh tries to gain possession of the ball during a game in 2017. JACQUELINE RYAN/STATESMAN FILE

Johnstonbaugh lifts Women’s Soccer over UMBC 1-0

Chris Parkinson
October 14, 2018
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Senior forward Julie Johnstonbaugh tries to gain possession of the ball during a game in 2017. JACQUELINE RYAN/STATESMAN FILE

Women’s Soccer falls to New Hampshire 1-0

Chris Parkinson
October 10, 2018
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Senior midfielder Serge Gamwanya pushes the ball up the field in a game vs. NJIT. ANNA CORREA/THE STATESMAN

Severe weather forces Men’s Soccer to draw with Fordham

Chris Parkinson
October 3, 2018
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Sophomore midfielder Kimmy Chavkin during a 2017 game against New Hampshire. GARY GHAYRULLA/STATESMAN FILE

Sophomores lead Women’s Soccer past Vermont 4-0

Chris Parkinson
October 1, 2018
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Women’s Soccer takes down Maine 3-2 to begin conference play

Chris Parkinson
September 23, 2018
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Women’s Soccer loses 1-0 at Hofstra

Chris Parkinson
September 17, 2018
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forward Alyssa Francese dribbles the ball in a game against the New Hampshire on Oct. 8. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Fall Sports Preview: Women’s Soccer looks to defend America East crown

Chris Parkinson
September 6, 2018
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Junior forward Julie Johnstonbaugh (above, left) in a games against Hofstra on Sept. 14. Johnstonbaugh led the Seawolves offense with three shots on goal against Maine on Sunday. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Women’s Soccer shut out for second time in three games

Chris Parkinson
September 2, 2018
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Freshman goalkeeper Sofia Manner makes a save against Hofstra. SERENA TAUSZ/THE STATESMAN

Women’s Soccer alternates wins and losses for second straight week

Chris Parkinson
August 26, 2018
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forward Alyssa Francese dribbles the ball in a game against the New Hampshire on Oct. 8. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Women’s Soccer opens season with West Coast split

Chris Parkinson
August 23, 2018
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PHOTO COURTESY OF STONY BROOK ATHLETICS

Women’s Basketball head coach Caroline McCombs inks three-year extension

Chris Parkinson
May 13, 2018
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McCannell in a game against Vermont last season. McCannell scored the first goal of the game against Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Men’s Lacrosse falls short in AE semifinals

Chris Parkinson
May 5, 2018
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Men's Lacrosse claims regular season championship in win over Binghamton

Men’s Lacrosse claims regular season championship in win over Binghamton

Chris Parkinson
April 29, 2018
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Junior Wayne Williams at a meet in 2017. ERIC SCHMID/STATESMAN FILE

Track and Field puts on impressive showing at Wolfie Invitational

Chris Parkinson
April 22, 2018
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Andre Roussimoff (left) in a WWE match with Macho Man. HBO's documentary "Andre" chronicles Roussimoff's life. COURTESY OF WWE

New documentary, “Andre the Giant,” explores the man and the mythos

Chris Parkinson
April 18, 2018
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Sophomore attackman Chris Pickel, Jr. scored a goal in Stony Brook's win over UMass Lowell. LUIS RUIZ DOMINGUEZ/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Lacrosse suffers 16-8 loss to Princeton

Chris Parkinson
April 8, 2018
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Ryland Rees in a game against Sacred Heart last season on Feb. 10, 2018. The All Conference First Team senior long-stick midfielder Ryland Rees will lead the Stony Brook defense.JIM HARRISON/STONY BROOK ATHLETICS

Men’s Lacrosse’s comeback falls short in loss to No. 1 Albany

Chris Parkinson
April 2, 2018
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Sophomore attackman Chris Pickel, Jr. scored a goal in Stony Brook's win over UMass Lowell. LUIS RUIZ DOMINGUEZ/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Lacrosse picks up second straight conference victory over Hartford

Chris Parkinson
March 25, 2018
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SophomoreLUIS RUIZ DOMINGUEZ/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Lacrosse defeats UMBC for second win of the season

Chris Parkinson
March 19, 2018
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Pocket Theater poster.CHRIS PARKINSON/THE STATESMAN

Pocket Theatre takes aim at SBU administration

Chris Parkinson
March 10, 2018
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Freshman midfielder Patrick Kaschalk battles for an open position on the field in a game against Brown. LUIS RUIZ DOMINGUEZ/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Lacrosse earns first win of the season

Chris Parkinson
March 4, 2018
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Stony Brook Student Health Services offers mental health services through Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Twenty-five percent of African Americans seek treatment for mental health issues, compared to 40 percent of white individuals.DOROTHY MAI/STATESMAN FILE

Student Health Services should have better hours

Chris Parkinson
March 1, 2018
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Men's Lacrosse drops fourth straight game to LI rival Hofstra

Men’s Lacrosse drops fourth straight game to LI rival Hofstra

Chris Parkinson
February 28, 2018
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Matthews in a game against Albany on . KARINA GERRY/STATESMAN FILE

Win streak hits five games for Women’s Basketball

Chris Parkinson
February 26, 2018
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Rapper Lil Wayne performing in Norway in 2013. His offer to perform at the Back to the Brook concert in Sept. 2017 was rescinded after he refused to comply with the university's security clearance. NRK P3/FLICKR VIA CC BY 2.0

Brookfest announcement makes security clearance criteria unclear

Chris Parkinson
February 25, 2018
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Freshman midfielder Patrick Kaschalk watches a play in a game against Brown University on Saturday Feb 24. Kashalk scored a goal right before the end of the first half. LUIS RUIZ DOMINGUEZ/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Lacrosse offense stalls against Brown

Chris Parkinson
February 25, 2018
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Ryland Rees in a game against Sacred Heart last season on Feb. 10, 2018. The All Conference First Team senior long-stick midfielder Ryland Rees will lead the Stony Brook defense.JIM HARRISON/STONY BROOK ATHLETICS

Young talent primes Men’s Lacrosse for a promising season

Chris Parkinson
February 21, 2018
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U.C. Iroegbu faces off against two New Hamphire defenders. KARINA GERRY/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Basketball seniors lead the way over New Hampshire

Chris Parkinson
February 19, 2018
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MLax vs. PrincetonMANJU SHIVACHARAN/STATESMAN FILE

Men’s Lacrosse drops second straight contest against No. 16 Penn State

Chris Parkinson
February 18, 2018
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Freshman attackman Tom Huan carries the ball down the field in a game against Fairfield on March 4. ANNA CORREA/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Lacrosse falls to Sacred Heart in season opener

Chris Parkinson
February 11, 2018
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Junior guard Shania Johnson dribbles down the court during the game against Binghamton Monday, Feb. 5. KARINA GERRY/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook Women’s Basketball falls to Binghamton despite late run

Chris Parkinson
February 6, 2018
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Junior guard Jerell Matthews shoots the ball in a game against Albany on Jan. 24. KARINA GERRY/THE STATESMAN

Women’s Basketball gets back in winning routine

Chris Parkinson
February 4, 2018
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Junior guard Shania Johnson dribbles past a defender from UAlbany in a game on Jan. 24. Johnson [action in this game]KARINA GERRY/THE STATESMAN

Juniors help Women’s Basketball dominate UMBC

Chris Parkinson
February 1, 2018
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Freshman forward McKenzie Bushee [action] in a game against UMass Lowell on Jan. 24. [What she did this game]. KARINA GERRY/THE STATESMAN

Bushee named America East Rookie of the Week for third time this season

Chris Parkinson
January 30, 2018
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Junior long stick middie Ryland Rees [action] in a game back in 2017. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Men’s Lacrosse showcases young talent in exhibition versus Villanova

Chris Parkinson
January 28, 2018
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Sophomore Yeboah [action] in a game against Hofstra in 2017. Yehoboah [action] this past [date] against [team ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Basketball loses second straight against UMass Lowell

Chris Parkinson
January 25, 2018
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Shania Johnson dribbles the ball in a game against Adelphi. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Women’s Basketball’s losing streak continues against Albany

Chris Parkinson
January 17, 2018
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Shania Johnson dribbles the ball in a game against Adelphi. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Women’s Basketball earns first conference victory against Vermont

Chris Parkinson
January 16, 2018
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Freshman forward McKenzie Bushee attempts to make a basket in a game against Adelphi.

Women’s Basketball returns to winning ways versus Iona

Chris Parkinson
December 16, 2017
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Carson Puriefoy III (right) embraces Jameel Warney (center) as Warney walks to accept his awards after fans stormed the court in Stony Brook's victory over Vermont. CHRISTOPHER CAMERON/THE STATESMAN

Jameel Warney excels in return to Long Island

Chris Parkinson
December 15, 2017
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Freshman forward McKenzie Bushee attempts to make a basket in a game against Adelphi.

Women’s Basketball falls in OT thriller to No. 25 Syracuse

Chris Parkinson
December 3, 2017
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Junior Darian Sorouri strides to the finish at the Wolfie Invitational earlier this season. PHOTO COURTESY OF STONY BROOK ATHLETICS

Stony Brook Men’s Cross Country places 15th in final meet of season

Chris Parkinson
November 19, 2017
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Freshman pointguard Jordan McKenzie (left, above) and junior point guard Jaron Cornish (above, right) pose for headshots. PHOTO COURTESY OF STONY BROOK ATHLETICS

Taking a look at Men’s Basketball team’s new point guards

Chris Parkinson
November 12, 2017
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Junior guard Jerell Matthews tries to make a pass in an exhibition game against Adelphi on Nov. 6. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Women’s Basketball gears up for regular season with win over Adelphi

Chris Parkinson
November 7, 2017
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Stony Brook Women's Swimming and Diving team poses for a picture next to University Pool in 2017. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Swimming and Diving falls to Siena for fourth straight loss

Chris Parkinson
November 5, 2017
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Senior forawrd Manuela Corcho dribbles up the field in a game against UMass Lowell. SAMANTHA MONTES/THE STATESMAN

Women’s Soccer upsets No. 1-seeded New Hampshire

Chris Parkinson
October 29, 2017
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Junior Darian Sorouri at a meet in May.AMERICA EAST/BRIAN SCHNEIDER

Men’s Cross Country leads the way at CCSU Mini Meet

Chris Parkinson
October 21, 2017
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Graduate forward Robin Bjornholm-Jatta dribbles the ball up the field. Bjornholm-Jatta scored the only goal in Stony Brook's draw with Hartford. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Soccer ties Hartford 1-1

Chris Parkinson
October 16, 2017
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Minkovsky and McCauley leading the pack. JAMES GILMORE/SBU SAILING TEAM

Sailing team qualifies for War Memorial Regatta for first time

Chris Parkinson
October 15, 2017
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Hall of Fame inductees. ANNA CORREA/THE STATESMAN

Five new members inducted into the Rita & Kurt Eppenstein Athletics Hall of Fame

Chris Parkinson
October 15, 2017
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Sophomore goalkeeper Jacob Braham kicks the ball in a game against Sacred Heart on Oct. 3, 2017. ZACHARY DYER/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Soccer edged 1-0 at UMass Lowell

Chris Parkinson
October 9, 2017
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Senior quarterback Joe Carbone makes a pass in a 2017 game against Towson. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook Football breaks its way into national FCS rankings

Chris Parkinson
October 2, 2017
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Junior middle blocker McKyla Brooks launches the ball over the net. Brooks had seven kills and two blocks in Stony Brook's victory over UMBC. SAMANTHA MONTES/STATESMAN FILE

Volleyball wins seventh straight following sweep of UMBC

Chris Parkinson
October 1, 2017
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Junior runner Bryan Hedman. PHOTO COURTSEY OF LEHIGH ATHLETICS

Stony Brook X/C finishes Top-25 in Paul Short Invitational

Chris Parkinson
September 30, 2017
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Sophomore forward Alyssa Francese during a 2017 game against Hofstra. SERENA TAUSZ/STATESMAN FILE

Freshmen score six goals in Women’s Soccer victory over Wagner

Chris Parkinson
September 17, 2017
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Freshman goalkeeper Sofia Manner makes a save against Hofstra. SERENA TAUSZ/THE STATESMAN

Seawolves fall 1-0 to Hofstra, lose fifth straight game

Chris Parkinson
September 16, 2017
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