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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
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Letter to the Editor: Israel, Hamas, and the importance of balanced coverage

Jeremy Portnoy and Letter to the Editor
November 15, 2023
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Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo during a benefit show in Farmingville on July 23. The duo broke out cover songs and reworked versions of their own hits at the 7,000-capactiy Catholic Health Ampitheater. JULIA PORTNOY/THE STATESMAN

Pat Benatar represents LI Hall of Fame in homecoming show

Jeremy Portnoy
July 31, 2023
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Stony Brook is aiming to have more LEED certified buildings like the Simons Center. (RYAN MUI/THE STATESMAN)

Stony Brook University receives record-breaking $500 million donation

Jeremy Portnoy and Sky Crabtree
June 1, 2023
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The Gaslight Anthem returns to The Paramount with renewed purpose

The Gaslight Anthem returns to The Paramount with renewed purpose

Jeremy Portnoy
May 29, 2023
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Rapper Yung Gravy performs in Holland Park in July 2022. Yung Gravy was announced as the new headliner for Brookfest one night before the concert.

Yung Gravy is the third Brookfest headliner in one week

Jeremy Portnoy
April 13, 2023
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The recent changes to campus dining since the arrival of CulinArt have caused long lines at West and East Side Dining. ZACHARY DYER/THE STATESMAN

Exclusive: CulinArt under investigation for illegal activity at Stony Brook University

Jeremy Portnoy
February 13, 2023
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Indie rockers Arcade Fire performing at the Barclays Center on Nov. 4. Sexual harassment allegations against lead singer Win Butler brought controversy to the concert. JEREMY PORTNOY/THE STATESMAN

Arcade Fire: Can you be a poet and a scumbag?

Jeremy Portnoy
November 7, 2022
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Alvvays' 'Blue Rev' review: bite-sized indie rock perfection

Alvvays’ ‘Blue Rev’ review: bite-sized indie rock perfection

Jeremy Portnoy
October 20, 2022
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Samuel Stanley, former Stony Brook president, resigns from Michigan State

Samuel Stanley, former Stony Brook president, resigns from Michigan State

Jeremy Portnoy
October 15, 2022
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PHOTO COURTESY OF ISABELLA MILGAM

Antisemitic incident at Stony Brook carnival draws reactions from students, administrators

Jeremy Portnoy
October 4, 2022
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Stony Brook soccer player charged with DWI

Jeremy Portnoy
September 8, 2022
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Midfielder Ellie Masera in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Drexel. Masera scored two goals against UNC in the finals, but Stony Brook fell 8-5. ETHAN TAM/THE STATESMAN

No. 8 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse eliminated from NCAA Tournament by No. 1 UNC again

Jeremy Portnoy
May 20, 2022
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Attacker Kailyn Hart playing against Drexel in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Hart and the Seawolves will need to beat undefeated UNC to advance past the quarterfinals. ETHAN TAM/THE STATESMAN

NCAA Tournament Elite Eight preview: No. 8 Stony Brook vs. No. 1 UNC

Jeremy Portnoy
May 17, 2022
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The Stony Brook women's lacrosse team celebrates during a game against Drexel on May 13. The Seawolves advanced to the third round of the NCAA Tournament by beating Rutgers 11-7 on Sunday. ETHAN TAM/THE STATESMAN

No. 8 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse beats Rutgers, advances to Elite Eight of NCAA Tournament

Jeremy Portnoy
May 15, 2022
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Stony Brook students march in support of abortion rights

Stony Brook students march in support of abortion rights

Jeremy Portnoy and Karaline Talty
May 6, 2022
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Sabella and Zapolski in the game against UMBC on April 23. KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

No. 6 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse avoids upset at No. 24 Yale

Jeremy Portnoy
April 26, 2022
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Outfielder Alicia Orosco getting ready to step up to bat in the Sacred Heart game on March 31. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball sweeps longtime rivals

Jeremy Portnoy
April 18, 2022
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A headshot of Dennis Sullivan. PHOTO PROVIDED BY DENNIS SULLIVAN

Stony Brook professor named Abel laureate

Jeremy Portnoy
April 18, 2022
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The official banner for The State University of New York (SUNY). Jim Malatras was appointed as the fourteenth chancellor of the SUNY system on Aug. 21. PUBLIC DOMAIN

SUNY begins search for new chancellor

Jeremy Portnoy
April 13, 2022
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Attackman Dylan Pallonetti in the game against Syracuse on March 19. ETHAN TAM/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s lacrosse pours on offense to blast NJIT

Jeremy Portnoy
April 10, 2022
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The student section at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium minutes before the start of the football game against Delaware on Oct. 16, 2021. ETHAN TAM/THE STATESMAN

Empty bleachers: exploring Stony Brook students’ disinterest in sports

Jeremy Portnoy and Ethan Tam
April 3, 2022
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Taylor Hawkins at Lollapalooza in Berlin, 2017. RAPHAEL POUR-HASHEMI/CC BY 2.0

“Cold Day In the Sun”: Remembering Taylor Hawkins

Jeremy Portnoy and Skylar Sena
April 3, 2022
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Midfielder Ellie Massera with the ball in the game against Arizona State on April 1. The Seawolves won 8-3 against Arizona. AMAYA MCDONALD/THE STATESMAN

Masera’s youth belies her importance to Stony Brook women’s lacrosse

Jeremy Portnoy
April 3, 2022
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Catcher Corinne Badger running bases in the Sacred Heart game on March 31. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball sweeps Sacred Heart home opener

Jeremy Portnoy
April 1, 2022
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Pitcher Dawn Bodrug on the mound during the game against Hofstra on April 6th 2021. Bodrug struck out 13 batters and only allowed 2 hits in five innings during the game against Fairfield on March 26th 2022. STEPHANIE MACH

Stony Brook softball explodes for 13 runs in comeback victory

Jeremy Portnoy
March 27, 2022
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Pitcher Dawn Bodrug pitching at the game against Hofstra in 2022 on April 6. STEPHANIE MACH/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball shuts out Hofstra

Jeremy Portnoy
March 22, 2022
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Siobhan Rafferty in the game against Dartmouth on Feb. 27. KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

Rafferty’s six goals help No. 6 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse crush No. 16 Johns Hopkins

Jeremy Portnoy
March 13, 2022
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Stony Brook's Softball team during their game against Hofstra April 6 2021. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball takes on nation’s best in USF Tournament

Jeremy Portnoy
March 13, 2022
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A headshot of Corinne Badger. KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

Corinne Badger’s mental growth led way for Stony Brook breakout

Jeremy Portnoy
March 10, 2022
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No. 5 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse holds on at No. 11 Florida

Jeremy Portnoy
March 6, 2022
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Attacker Kailyn Hart colliding into opposing Dartmouth player while scoring a goal during the game on Feb 27. The Seawolves dominated the game against Darthmouth winning their first game of the season 20-3. KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

No. 4 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse throttles Dartmouth for first win

Jeremy Portnoy
February 27, 2022
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The softball team in during their game against Hofstra on Apr 6. 2021. STEPHANIE MACH/THE STATESMAN

Badger’s six home run breakout lifts Stony Brook softball to 4-1 start

Jeremy Portnoy
February 27, 2022
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Attacker Dylan Pallonetti in the game against Robert Morris on Feb 19. FRANCESCA MEVS/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s lacrosse rallies for win after blowing early lead

Jeremy Portnoy
February 20, 2022
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Hart in the game against UMass Lowell on Mar. 14. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s lacrosse doesn’t need the America East to win national title

Jeremy Portnoy
February 13, 2022
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Rayna Sabella in the game against UMass Lowell on Mar. 14, 2021. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Sabella is Stony Brook women’s lacrosse’s latest unlikely star

Jeremy Portnoy
February 13, 2022
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Guard Earlette Scott going for the ball in the game against UNH on Jan. 28. KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

Scott’s hot streak continues as Stony Brook women’s basketball extends win streak

Jeremy Portnoy
February 11, 2022
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Guard Tykei Greene facing off against an opposing Binghamton player during the game on Feb 2.

Stony Brook men’s basketball comes up on wrong end of another wild finish

Jeremy Portnoy
February 8, 2022
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Scott KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball survives brief scare to extend win streak

Jeremy Portnoy
January 28, 2022
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Senior guard Annie Warren with the ball in the game against Washington State on Dec. 19. Warren scored a total of 12 points for the Seawolves in the Albany game. KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball continues dominance of Albany rivalry

Jeremy Portnoy
January 23, 2022
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Graduate guard Jahlil Jenkins in the game against Central Connecticut on Dec. 15, 2021. ETHAN TAM/THE STATESMAN

Jenkins’ big second half leads Stony Brook men’s basketball over UMBC

Jeremy Portnoy
January 18, 2022
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Junior guard Tykei Greene in the game against Sacred Heart on Nov. 22. Cam Wang

Stony Brook men’s basketball suffers worst defeat in five years

Jeremy Portnoy
January 13, 2022
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Senior guard Annie Warren making a free throw shot in the game against Washington State on Dec. 19. Warren scored 15 points in the Maine game, leading all scorers. KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

Fast start helps Stony Brook women’s basketball dominate Maine

Jeremy Portnoy
January 10, 2022
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Senior Guard Warren doing a free throw in the game against Washington State on Dec. 19.

Stony Brook women’s basketball upset in conference opener

Jeremy Portnoy
December 31, 2021
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Redshirt sophomore forward Frankie Policelli jumping for the ball in the game against Sacred Heart on Nov. 22. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball survives Yale comeback attempt

Jeremy Portnoy
November 30, 2021
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Guard, Anastasia Warren in a game against St. Johns on Nov. 14. CAM WANG / THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball makes statement by crushing St. John’s

Jeremy Portnoy
November 15, 2021
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Graduate forward Leighah-Amori Wool and senior guard Anastasia Warren in the game against Delaware on Nov. 9. KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball has the pieces to return to NCAA Tournament

Jeremy Portnoy
November 14, 2021
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Graduate forward India Pagan in a game against Delaware on Nov. 9. JOCELYN CRUZ /THE STATESMAN

Pagan brings Olympic experience in fifth year at SBU

Jeremy Portnoy
November 14, 2021
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Guard, Gigi Gonzalez in a game against Delaware Hornets on Nov. 09.

Stony Brook women’s basketball dominates Delaware State in Langford’s debut

Jeremy Portnoy
November 10, 2021
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The women's soccer team preparing to play against UMass Lowell on Oct.24. SHEYLA TORRES / THE STATESMAN

Despite UMBC win, Stony Brook women’s soccer misses playoffs for first time since 2015

Jeremy Portnoy
October 31, 2021
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Graduate quarterback Tyquell Fields in Stony Brook's homecoming game against Richmond on Oct. 23. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Postgame review: Stony Brook defense turns Homecoming into a turnover-fest against Richmond

Jeremy Portnoy
October 27, 2021
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Junior defender Madison Sleiman going after the ball in the game against St. Joseph's on Sept. 12. KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

Sleiman saves Stony Brook women’s soccer season with goal in final minute

Jeremy Portnoy
October 24, 2021
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Stony Brook women's basketball predicted to win America East in annual preseason poll

Stony Brook women’s basketball predicted to win America East in annual preseason poll

Jeremy Portnoy
October 24, 2021
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Francese KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

Scoring struggles continue as Stony Brook women’s soccer falls outside America East playoff picture

Jeremy Portnoy
October 18, 2021
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Students section at the the Stony Brook Football 2019 home opener on Aug. 29. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Funding, attendance issues at the core as Stony Brook Athletics shoots for national recognition

Jeremy Portnoy
October 10, 2021
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Forward Tatum Kauka going after the ball in the game against UNH on Oct. 3. The Seawolves lost the UNH game 0-3. KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

Twin losses drop Stony Brook women’s soccer to .500 in conference for first time since 2017

Jeremy Portnoy
October 3, 2021
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Forward graduate student Alyssa Francese in a game against Cornell on Sept. 28. JOCELYN CRUZ /THE STATESMAN

Francese’s hat trick lifts Stony Brook women’s soccer past Vermont

Jeremy Portnoy
September 28, 2021
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Graduate midfielder Chelsie Deponte fights for the ball in a game against Albany on Sept. 19. Deponte scored the first goal of the game against Albany.

Stony Brook women’s soccer extends winning streak with victories over Albany and Cornell

Jeremy Portnoy
September 19, 2021
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Sophomore outside hitter Leoni Kunz playing in a game against St. John's on Sept. 14.

Stony Brook women’s volleyball concludes homestand with St. John’s loss

Jeremy Portnoy
September 16, 2021
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In final season, Alyssa Francese is focused on cementing her legacy

In final season, Alyssa Francese is focused on cementing her legacy

Jeremy Portnoy
September 12, 2021
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Catharina Von Drigalski playing in the game against St. Joseph's on Sept. 12. Drigalski scored her first goal of her career during the game with seven seconds left of overtime. KATHERINE PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s soccer snaps losing streak, beats St. Joseph’s in OT

Jeremy Portnoy
September 12, 2021
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Graduate forward Alyssa Francese, in a game against Columbia on August 29. Francese made the winning goal. KAT PROCACC/THE STATESMAN

New-look Stony Brook women’s soccer team still has sights set on America East title

Jeremy Portnoy
September 12, 2021
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Junior goalkeeper Emerson Richmond Burke punting the ball in a game against Columbia on August 29. KAT PROCACCI /THE STATESMAN

Offense lacking as Stony Brook women’s soccer shut out by Providence and Colorado

Jeremy Portnoy
September 8, 2021
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The Stony Brook University volleyball team in a game against UMBC on Feb. 27. KATHERINE PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball loses all three FAU Invite games to start season

Jeremy Portnoy
August 29, 2021
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The Stony Brook University's women's basketball team on March 5, 2020 celebrating a win. The team will head to the NCAA tournament for the first time in history. SAMANTHA ROBINSON/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook women’s basketball announces Langford’s assistant coaches

Jeremy Portnoy
July 22, 2021
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Graduate pitcher Melissa Rahrich in a game against UMBC on May 7.

Stony Brook softball can’t figure out Coppersmith, lose to UMBC in America East title game

Jeremy Portnoy
May 18, 2021
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Graduate pitcher Melissa Rahrich attempting to tag out a runner on a wild pitch against UMBC on May 7.

Stony Brook softball stunned by late rally, lose regular season title to UMBC

Jeremy Portnoy
May 12, 2021
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A headshot of Ashley Langford. PHOTO COURTESY OF JAMES MADISON ATHLETICS

Press conference held to introduce Ashley Langford as Stony Brook’s new head coach

Jeremy Portnoy
May 11, 2021
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Graduate catcher Jordyn Nowakowski in a game againstFairleigh Dickinson on March 25. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball loses first-place lead after being swept by Albany

Jeremy Portnoy
May 3, 2021
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Graduate pitcher Dawn Bodrug in a game against Farleigh Dickson on March 25. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Dawn Bodrug aiming to rewrite Stony Brook softball’s record books despite shortened season

Jeremy Portnoy
April 26, 2021
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Graduate pitcher Melissa Rahrich in a game against St. John's on April 20. ETHAN TAM/THE STATESMAN

Rahrich’s one-hit shutout leads Stony Brook softball past St. John’s

Jeremy Portnoy
April 21, 2021
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Senior pitcher Dawn Bodrug in a game against Hofstra on April 6. STEPHANIE MACH/THE STATESMAN

Bodrug throws one-hit shutout in Stony Brook softball’s road victory over Seton Hall

Jeremy Portnoy
April 19, 2021
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Graduate first baseman Melissa Rahrich in a game against Fairleigh Dickinson on March 25. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Softball drops two of three games with Hofstra, Fordham

Jeremy Portnoy
April 13, 2021
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Nowakowski in a against Fairleigh Dickinson on March 25. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Graduate students lead the way in Softball’s sweep of Hartford

Jeremy Portnoy
April 5, 2021
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Stony Brook women's basketball head coach, Caroline McCombs, at a practice in the fall of 2019. SARA RUBERG/STATESMAN FILE

Head coach Caroline McCombs departs SBU for position at George Washington

Jeremy Portnoy
April 3, 2021
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Senior pitcher Dawn Bodrug in a game against Fairleigh Dickinson on March 25. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Fordham’s walk-off grand slam beats Softball in extra innings

Jeremy Portnoy
March 31, 2021
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Senior pitcher Dawn Bodrug in a game against Fairleigh Dickinson on March 25. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Bodrug’s no-hitter, Bryant’s 900th win highlight Softball’s conference-opening sweep of Binghamton

Jeremy Portnoy
March 29, 2021
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Graduate pitcher Dawn Bodrug in a game against Farleigh Dickson on March 25. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Softball totals 17 runs in sweep of Fairleigh Dickinson

Jeremy Portnoy
March 26, 2021
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Rahrich pitches during a game against UMass Lowell on April 28, 2019. SARA RUBERG/STATESMAN FILE

Mixed results for Softball in four-game trip to Boston

Jeremy Portnoy
March 22, 2021
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The Stony Brook University's women's basketball team on March 5, 2020 celebrating a win. The team will head to the NCAA tournament for the first time in history. SAMANTHA ROBINSON/STATESMAN FILE

2021 Women’s NCAA Tournament preview: Stony Brook vs. Arizona

Jeremy Portnoy
March 16, 2021
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Hering runs to first base after hitting the ball during the Stony Brook Softball Team's game against UMass Lowell on April 28, 2019. SARA RUBERG/STATESMAN FILE

Softball goes .500 against James Madison and Rhode Island in Harrisonburg weekend

Jeremy Portnoy
March 15, 2021
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The Stony Brook University's women's basketball team on March 5, 2020 celebrating a win. The team will head to the NCAA tournament for the first time in history. SAMANTHA ROBINSON/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook heads to NCAA Tournament after upsetting Maine in America East finals

Jeremy Portnoy
March 12, 2021
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The softball team in spring 2019 celebrating a run against UMass Lowell. SARA RUBERG/STATESMAN FILE

Bodrug’s 16-K shutout helps Softball split doubleheader at Sacred Heart

Jeremy Portnoy
March 8, 2021
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Anastasia Warren in a game against Manhattan last season. SARA RUBERG/STATESMAN FIle

Women’s Basketball returns to America East finals with win over UMass Lowell

Jeremy Portnoy
March 8, 2021
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The Stony Brook University softball team gather into a huddle. The Seawolves are set to take on the Hartford Hawks in the first round of the AMerica East Playoffs. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Expectations high as fifth-year stars guide Softball after shortened season

Jeremy Portnoy
March 6, 2021
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The Stony Brook volleyball team in a game against UMBC on Feb. 27. KATHERINE PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball begins conference play with five-set losses to UMBC

Jeremy Portnoy
March 1, 2021
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India Pagan in a game against the University of New Hampshire on Feb. 16, 2019. NOOR LONE/STATESMAN FILE

Women’s Basketball ends regular season with sweep of Albany

Jeremy Portnoy
February 25, 2021
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Junior pitcher and first baseman Melissa Rahrich pitchin against UMass Lowell. She has tied the record for the most RBIs in a single season at 52. SARA RUBERG/STATESMAN FILE

Rahrich returns better than ever as Softball begins season 4-0

Jeremy Portnoy
February 22, 2021
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Stony Brook women's basketball head coach, Caroline McCombs, at a practice in the fall of 2019. SARA RUBERG/STATESMAN FILE

Women’s Basketball splits series against rival Maine, remains in second place

Jeremy Portnoy
February 16, 2021
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The men's basketball team has seven new players. New players include (from left to right, top to bottom) PHOTOS COURTESY STONY BROOK ATHLETICS

A new wave of players leads the charge at Stony Brook

Jeremy Portnoy
November 19, 2020
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