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Johnson, left, and Matthews, right, in a game against University of New Hampshire on Saturday, Feburary 16. NOOR LONE/THE STATESMAN

No. 3-seed Women’s Basketball falls to No. 2-seed Hartford

Kenneth Fermin
March 11, 2019
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Pickel Jr. in a game against Marist on Saturday, March 2, 2019. He led the team with two goals alongside Harrell in a game agai SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Pickel Jr.’s game winner propels Men’s lacrosse over Bryant

Kenneth Fermin
March 10, 2019
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India Pagan in a game against the University of New Hampshire on Feb. 16, 2019. NOOR LONE/STATESMAN FILE

Historic Highs drives Women’s Basketball to America East Semifinals

Kenneth Fermin
March 8, 2019
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Kennedy with the ball during the game against Stanford on Sunday, March 3. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Women’s Lacrosse splits home-away series, drops first home game since 2016

Kenneth Fermin and Ryan Pavich
March 3, 2019
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Shania Johnson in a game against the University of New Hampshire on Feb. 16. NOOR LONE/THE STATESMAN

Women’s Basketball’s Matthews and Johnson combine for 29 points, topping Vermont

Kenneth Fermin
March 3, 2019
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The Stony Brook Track and Field team at a meet in 2016. Amanda Stead set a new school record in the 400m run. KRYSTEN MASSA/STATESMAN FILE

Track and Field finishes fourth in America East Championship

Kenneth Fermin
February 25, 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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Eight different scorers lead Men's Lacrosse to win over Brown

Eight different scorers lead Men’s Lacrosse to win over Brown

Kenneth Fermin
February 24, 2019
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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 looks to build off successful conference season

Kenneth Fermin
February 20, 2019
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Stony Brook University pool. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Swimming and Diving competes in first America East Championship since 2012

Kenneth Fermin
February 18, 2019
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Senior guard Shania “Shorty” Johnson in a game against the New Paltz Hawks on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. In a game against Binghamton on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, Johnson led the game with 23 points, nine assists and six steals. SASHA ROSIN/THE STATESMAN

Women’s Basketball defeats Binghamton off fourth quarter offensive burst

Kenneth Fermin
February 7, 2019
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Junior Wayne Williams at a meet in 2017. ERIC SCHMID/STATESMAN FILE

Track and Field teams compete at Metropolitan Championship

Kenneth Fermin
February 3, 2019
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Olaniyi in a game against unnipiac on Saturday, Dec. 1. ALEEZA KAZMI/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Basketball survives late Hartford push, improves to 6-2 in conference play

Kenneth Fermin
February 3, 2019
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Jerrel Matthews in a game against the New Paltz Hawks on Wednesday, Nov. 28. SASHA ROSIN/THE STATESMAN

Women’s Basketball falls to Albany, drops second straight

Kenneth Fermin
January 25, 2019
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Sophomore forward Alyssa Francese during a 2017 game against Hofstra. SERENA TAUSZ/STATESMAN FILE

Tobias Bischof named new Women’s Soccer head coach

Kenneth Fermin
January 25, 2019
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Sophomore forward India Pagan shoots a basket. Pagan has played in 61 minutes and scored 32 points, through the team’s first three games. PHOTO COURTESY OF STONY BROOK ATHLETICS

Women’s Basketball begins conference play with split against Hartford, UMass Lowell

Kenneth Fermin
January 7, 2019
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The Stony Brook Women's Soccer team poses for a photo after its America East Championship victory. The Seawolves lost to Penn State in the first round of the NCAA tournament. ARACELY JIMENEZ/ STATESMAN FILE

Head coach Brendan Faherty leaves Women’s Soccer, moves on to Yale coaching gig

Kenneth Fermin
December 21, 2018
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Matthews in a game against Albany on . KARINA GERRY/STATESMAN FILE

Women’s Basketball victorious over Fairleigh Dickinson 63-49

Kenneth Fermin
December 9, 2018
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Matthews in a game against Albany on . KARINA GERRY/STATESMAN FILE

Women’s Basketball defeats Sacred Heart for seventh straight victory

Kenneth Fermin
December 6, 2018
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Stony Brook University pool. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Swimming and diving team places sixth in ECAC Winter Championship

Kenneth Fermin
December 4, 2018
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India Pagan shoots a basket in a win against New Paltz in fall of 2018. SASCHA ROSIN/STATESMAN FILE

Women’s Basketball defeats New Paltz 87-50, extends win streak to five games

Kenneth Fermin
November 29, 2018
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Women's Basketball defeats Penn State 81-70 on the road

Women’s Basketball defeats Penn State 81-70 on the road

Kenneth Fermin
November 25, 2018
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Jarell Matthews (No.11, above) waiting in a game. Matthews ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Senior leadership boosts Women’s Basketball season

Kenneth Fermin
November 21, 2018
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Freshman forward Elijah Olaniyi in a game against Maryland on Nov. 10. Olaniyi scored ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Olaniyi embraces leadership role

Kenneth Fermin
November 20, 2018
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Senior outside hitter Emily Costello jumps to hit the ball in a game against UMBC in 2017. SAMANTHA MONTES/STATESMAN FILE

Volleyball defeats Albany 3-2, repeats as America East champion

Kenneth Fermin
November 18, 2018
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Junior outside hitter Maria Poole in a match against UMBC in 2017. SAMANTHA MONTES/STATESMAN FILE

Volleyball moves on to America East Finals with sweep over Hartford

Kenneth Fermin
November 17, 2018
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Senior middle blocker McKyla Brook jumps to spike the ball in a 2017 game against Binghamton. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Undefeated volleyball looks ahead to America East playoffs

Kenneth Fermin
November 15, 2018
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Running back Donald Liotine in a game against Maine. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Football dominates against Delaware, edges closer to playoffs contention

Kenneth Fermin
November 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

Women’s Basketball falls to Rutgers in season opener

Kenneth Fermin
November 11, 2018
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Volleyball defeats New Hampshire and UMass Lowell, clinches playoff birth

Volleyball defeats New Hampshire and UMass Lowell, clinches playoff birth

Kenneth Fermin
October 28, 2018
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Junior outside hitter Maria Poole in a match against UMBC in 2017. SAMANTHA MONTES/STATESMAN FILE

Volleyball continues dominant America East play, racks up weekly awards

Kenneth Fermin
October 27, 2018
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Brooks during a 2016 game. ERIC SCHMID/STATESMAN FILE

Seawolves scorch Iona and Hartford, win 10th straight

Kenneth Fermin
October 23, 2018
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Nick Tropeano pitching for the Seawolves.PHOTO COURTESY OF AMERICA EAST 2014

Eight alumni inducted into Stony Brook Athletics Hall of Fame

Kenneth Fermin
October 21, 2018
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Senior outside hitter Emily Costello jumps to hit the ball in a game against UMBC in 2017. SAMANTHA MONTES/STATESMAN FILE

Volleyball sees room to grow in wins against UMBC and Binghamton

Kenneth Fermin
October 16, 2018
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Freshman opposite side hitter Maria Poole spikes the ball in a match against Albany on Sunday at Pritchard Gymnasium. ERIC SCHMID/STATESMAN FILE

Volleyball picks up victory over in-state rival Albany 3-1

Kenneth Fermin
October 7, 2018
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Sophomore outside hitter, Jordan Gels, jumps to spike the ball in a game against Hofstra on Sept. 5. Gels delivered two kills ERIC SCHMID/THE STATESMAN

Women’s Volleyball continues hot streak against New Hampshire

Kenneth Fermin
October 3, 2018
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Senior quarterback Joe Carbone makes a pass in a 2017 game against Towson. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Football overcomes 21-0 deficit to beat Villanova

Kenneth Fermin
September 30, 2018
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Senior middle blocker McKyla Brook jumps to spike the ball in a 2017 game against Binghamton. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Volleyball sweeps two of three games in Stony Brook Invite

Kenneth Fermin
September 16, 2018
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Women’s Soccer earns 4-0 shutout victory over Wagner

Kenneth Fermin
September 9, 2018
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Junior middle blocker McKyla Brooks throws the ball in the air before serving in a game against UMBC. SAMANTHA MONTES/STATESMAN

Volleyball alternates sweeps in Washington State Tournament

Kenneth Fermin
September 9, 2018
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Volleyball falls to St. John’s in home opener

Kenneth Fermin
September 5, 2018
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Brooks in a game against Binghamton. ERIC SCHMID/STATESMAN FILE

Fall Sports Preview: Volleyball aims to repeat after Cinderella story season

Kenneth Fermin
September 4, 2018
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Senior outside hitter Emily Costello jumps to hit the ball in a game against UMBC in 2017. SAMANTHA MONTES/STATESMAN FILE

Volleyball drops two games at Akron Tournament

Kenneth Fermin
September 4, 2018
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Junior middle blocker McKyla Brooks throws the ball in the air before serving in a game against UMBC. SAMANTHA MONTES/STATESMAN

Stony Brook falls to Hofstra for second consecutive loss

Kenneth Fermin
August 31, 2018
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Senior middle blocker McKyla Brook jumps to spike the ball in a 2017 game against Binghamton. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Volleyball kicks off title defense in South Florida Tournament

Kenneth Fermin
August 26, 2018
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Sophomore pitcher Melissa Rahrich prepares for a pitch against Hartford on April 26, 2017. The team lost 9-0 to the Albany Great Danes on Friday, May 11, ending their postseason. MARIE MATSUNAGA/THE STATESMAN

Softball’s season ends with tournament loss to Albany

Kenneth Fermin
May 14, 2018
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Stony Brook's softball team during a game in 2014. The team beat the UMBC Retrievers 5-1 on Wednesday May 9, but lost against the UMass Lowell River Hawks Thursday, May 10 in its first two America East playoff games.SYLWIA TUZINOWSKA / THE STATESMAN

Softball splits first two games of America East tournament

Kenneth Fermin
May 11, 2018
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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

Softball clinches No. 3 seed with series win against Maine

Kenneth Fermin
May 6, 2018
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Sophomore pitcher Lindsay Hughes (No. 14) celebrates with her teammates after a win against UMBC on April 8. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Lineup changes power Softball to wins against Seton Hall, UMBC

Kenneth Fermin
May 3, 2018
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Stony Brook Softball swept in weekend series against UMass Lowell

Stony Brook Softball swept in weekend series against UMass Lowell

Kenneth Fermin
April 30, 2018
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Softball sweeps conference rival Hartford during emotional weekend

Softball sweeps conference rival Hartford during emotional weekend

Kenneth Fermin
April 22, 2018
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Sophomore pitcher Melissa Rahrich winds up for a pitch in a game against Hartford on April 26. The Seawolves swept the Binghamton Bearcats to secure the No. 3 seed in the America East Playoffs. MARIE MATSUNAGA/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook Softball picks up victory over Iona

Kenneth Fermin
April 20, 2018
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Herring at bat on March 31. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Softball tallies 29 runs, takes two out of three games at Binghamton

Kenneth Fermin
April 15, 2018
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Sophomore attackman Chris Pickel, Jr. cradles the ball as he maneuver past a Vermont defender. Pickel, Jr. scored the game winning overtime goal on Saturday against the Catamounts. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE SATESMAN

Men’s Lacrosse nets game winning goal in double OT to knock off No. 16 Vermont

Kenneth Fermin
April 15, 2018
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Softball splits double header with UMBC

Softball splits double header with UMBC

Kenneth Fermin
April 12, 2018
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Senior attacker Kylie Ohlmiller works the ball around the back of the Cornell net in a game on April 3. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Women’s Lacrosse takes down Binghamton in 12th straight win

Kenneth Fermin
April 8, 2018
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Junior centerfielder Katelyn Corr at bat on Saturday against Albany. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Softball drops two games in home series against Albany

Kenneth Fermin
April 2, 2018
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Sophomore pitcher Melissa Rahrich hits a single against UMBC last season. Rahrich's RBI gave Stony Brook the sole run ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Softball earns close win against Fairleigh Dickinson

Kenneth Fermin
March 26, 2018
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Rivera in a game last season. This year she earned a place on the All-Conference First Team and will lead the Seawolves this season. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Softball drops all three contests in James Madison Tournament

Kenneth Fermin
March 19, 2018
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Sophomore catcher Irene Rivera (No. 6, above) gets a hit against UMBC on April 8. She had all ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Softball earns three victories in FAU Parents Weekend Tournament

Kenneth Fermin
March 18, 2018
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Sophomore catcher Irene Rivera at bat in a game against Hartford on April 10, 2016. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Softball wins two of five in UC Riverside Highlander Classic

Kenneth Fermin
March 4, 2018
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Guard Shania Johnson in a game against Binghamton. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Women’s Basketball season ends with loss to New Hampshire

Kenneth Fermin
March 4, 2018
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Guard Shania Johnson in a game against Binghamton on Feb. 5, 2018. KARINA GERRY/THE STATESMAN

Women’s Basketball aims to bounce back in America East Championship Tournament

Kenneth Fermin
March 1, 2018
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Junior [position] Irene Rivera hits the ball.ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Softball goes 2-3 in first tournament of 2018

Kenneth Fermin
February 25, 2018
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Senior guard UC Iroegbu drives to the basket in a game against Albany. Iroegbu scored 15 points in the second half of the Seawolves' match up against the Cardinals this weekend. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Iroegbu shines as Men’s Basketball takes down UMBC

Kenneth Fermin
February 22, 2018
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Sophomore Melissa Rahrich pitches against Hartford in April 2017. Rahrich will look to improve her pitching record after going 12-12 last season. MARIE MATSUNAGA/STATESMAN FILE

Softball prepares to rebound after draining 2017

Kenneth Fermin
February 20, 2018
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Sophomore Elizabeth Tsvetkov, above, started the conference tournament strong with a win in her doubles match, along with partner Yana Nikolaeva. After Stony Brook lost to Albany the defeated UMBC in the semifinal where Tsvetkov won in the No. 2 match. KRYSTEN MASSA/STATESMAN FILE

Tennis splits contests against Lehigh, Drexel in weekend action

Kenneth Fermin
February 19, 2018
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Senior guard Aaliyah Worley (No. 21, above) attempts to score in a game against Columbia on Nov. 22 at Island Federal Credit Union Arena. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Women’s Basketball takes down UMBC in final home game of the season

Kenneth Fermin
February 15, 2018
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Junior forward Cheyenne Clark dives to the basket in a game against Adelphi on Nov. 6. Clark scored 22 points against the Main Black Bears, shattering her previous career high of 15 points. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Women’s Basketball wins nail-biter against UMass Lowell

Kenneth Fermin
February 11, 2018
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Junior guard Shania Johnson drives tot he basket in the second half of Stony Brook's match against UMass Lowell. KARINA GERY/THE STATESMAN

Matthews and Johnson propel Women’s Basketball to victory over UMass Lowell

Kenneth Fermin
January 27, 2018
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Freshman opposite side hitter Maria Poole spikes the ball in a match against Albany on Sunday at Pritchard Gymnasium. ERIC SCHMID/STATESMAN FILE

Volleyball’s season comes to an end in NCAA Tournament loss to Nebraska

Kenneth Fermin
December 3, 2017
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Junior attacker Kylie Ohlmiller plays Towson in an NCAA Division I women's lacrosse game at Johnny Unitas Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. KATHLEEN MALONE-VAN DYKE/STONY BROOK ATHLETICS

Kylie Ohlmiller selected No. 1 overall in United Women’s Lacrosse League Draft by Boston Storm

Kenneth Fermin
December 1, 2017
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The Stony Brook's Women Soccer Team celebrates their America East Championship win. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Four Stony Brook Athletics teams make NCAA postseason

Kenneth Fermin
November 23, 2017
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Senior middle blocker McKyla Brook jumps to spike the ball in a 2017 game against Binghamton. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Volleyball earns first America East Championship with win over Binghamton

Kenneth Fermin
November 19, 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 advances to AE Championship with upset win over Albany

Kenneth Fermin
November 18, 2017
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Senior middleblocker Cydney Bowman strikes the ball in a match against Hartford. Bowman had twelve kills and two blocks in the Seawolves' victory over the Hawks on Sept. 29. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Volleyball clinches playoff spot despite loss against Binghamton

Kenneth Fermin
November 13, 2017
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Jarell Matthews (No.11, above) waiting in a game. Matthews ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Matthews prepares to be a scorer for Women’s Basketball this season

Kenneth Fermin
November 12, 2017
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Maria Poole puts the ball over the net against. ANNA CORREA/THE STATESMAN

Volleyball loses to Albany in four sets

Kenneth Fermin
November 12, 2017
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Senior middleblocker Cydney Bowman hits the ball over the net against UMBC. The Seawolves qualified for the America East Conference playoffs and are slated to play Albany in the first round. SAMANTHA MONTES/THE STATESMAN

Volleyball’s three-game winning streak ends in five-set loss to UNH

Kenneth Fermin
November 5, 2017
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Junior outside hitter Maria Poole in a match against UMBC in 2017. SAMANTHA MONTES/STATESMAN FILE

Volleyball wins third straight, sweeps UMass Lowell

Kenneth Fermin
November 4, 2017
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The Stony Brook Men's Cross Country team took first in the America East Championships on Oct. 28. The team PHOTO COURTESY OF STONY BROOK ATHLETICS

Men’s XC wins second straight AE title, while Women finish third

Kenneth Fermin
October 29, 2017
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Senior defense Franki Priore. JAQUELINE RYAN/THE STATESMAN

Women’s Soccer clinches playoff spot despite Albany shutout

Kenneth Fermin
October 21, 2017
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Senior outside hitter Emily Costello jumps to hit the ball in a game against UMBC in 2017. SAMANTHA MONTES/STATESMAN FILE

Volleyball edged by Binghamton

Kenneth Fermin
October 14, 2017
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Senior middleblocker Cydney Bowman strikes the ball in a match against Hartford. Bowman had twelve kills and two blocks in the Seawolves' victory over the Hawks on Sept. 29. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Volleyball outshines Hartford for sixth consecutive victory

Kenneth Fermin
September 30, 2017
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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 falls 1-0 in America East opener

Kenneth Fermin
September 24, 2017
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Senior midfielder Samantha Goodwin (No. 3) carries the ball up the field in a game against Boston College on Aug. 31. ANNA CORREA/THE STATESMAN

Women’s Soccer shut out by Columbia

Kenneth Fermin
September 10, 2017
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Stony Brook alumn Will Tye during a game in 2015. KEITH OLSEN/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook alum Will Tye claimed by Jets

Kenneth Fermin
September 6, 2017
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