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Kenny Spurrell

Kenny Spurrell, Assistant Sports Editor

Kenny Spurrell is an Assistant Sports Editor of The Statesman. He is a senior English major and journalism minor at Stony Brook University. He began covering sports for The Statesman during the Fall 2021 semester. Since then, he has covered men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s lacrosse and football. His passion for sports derives from his many years of playing basketball, football and baseball. He is a Long Island native from Selden, N.Y. and has dreams of becoming a sports journalist.

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Small forward Tyler Stephenson-Moore directs traffic from half-court against Wagner on Saturday, Dec. 2. Stephenson-Moore scored 16 points in the loss. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball blows big lead in chippy home game

Kenny Spurrell
December 3, 2023
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Shooting guard Jared Frey takes a three-pointer from the corner against Rider on Monday, Nov. 20. Frey made the Stony Brook mens basketball teams only three-pointer on Monday. CHRISTOPHER SCHULZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball wins sloppy game versus Rider

Kenny Spurrell
November 21, 2023
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Point guard Dean Noll takes a baseline jump shot against St. Josephs University on Friday, Nov. 10. Noll co-led the Stony Brook mens basketball team with 14 points and three steals on Wednesday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball trampled by Nebraska

Kenny Spurrell
November 16, 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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Point guard Aaron Clarke (5) brings the ball up the court against St. Josephs University on Friday, Nov. 10. Clarke had the best game of his Stony Brook career on Monday at Duquesne. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Bad shooting dooms Stony Brook men’s basketball at Duquesne

Kenny Spurrell
November 14, 2023
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Shooting guard Toby Onyekonwu takes a three-point field goal against St. Josephs on Friday, Nov. 10. Onyekonwu scored a career-high 16 points in the victory on Friday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball stomps St. Joseph’s in home opener

Kenny Spurrell
November 11, 2023
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Several Stony Brook mens basketball players in shootaround before the game against St. Johns on Tuesday, Nov. 7. The Seawolves lost their season debut to their cross-town foes. MIKE ANDERSON/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball falls to St. John’s in Pitino’s debut

Kenny Spurrell
November 8, 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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Statesman Sports Spotlight: Hoopla 2023 Edition

Statesman Sports Spotlight: Hoopla 2023 Edition

Mike Anderson and Kenny Spurrell
October 29, 2023
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The Stony Brook mens basketball team breaks a huddle at practice on Sunday, Oct. 15. The Seawolves are looking to bounce back after a rough 2022-23 season. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Finally healthy, Stony Brook men’s basketball hopes for major bounce-back year

Kenny Spurrell
October 29, 2023
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From left to right: small forward Andre Snoddy, center Chris Maidoh, small forward Sabry Philip and point guard Dean Noll in practice on Sunday, Oct. 15. The four transfers will make their Stony Brook debuts this season. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball getting boosts from two transfer classes

Kenny Spurrell
October 29, 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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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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Outside hitter Kali Moore tosses the ball up to serve it against North Carolina A&T on Saturday, Sept. 30. Moore is the Coastal Athletic Associations fifth-leading scorer. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Red-hot Stony Brook women’s volleyball looks to feast on winless Hampton

Kenny Spurrell
October 6, 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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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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Wide receiver Anthony Johnson highpoints the ball for his first career catch on Aug. 31. Johnson leads the Stony Brook football team in every receiving category this year. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Anthony Johnson budding into a star for Stony Brook football

Kenny Spurrell
September 25, 2023
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Thiago Dualiby finds a home as head coach for Stony Brook women’s tennis

Kenny Spurrell
September 24, 2023
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“Hollywood drug” Ozempic being used for weight loss

Kenny Spurrell
September 24, 2023
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Defensive specialist Madison Cigna gets into position to set the ball while outside hitter Kali Moore and libero Julia Patsos stay prepared. The three will look to serve the Stony Brook womens volleyball team to a pair of wins this weekend. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball hopes for bounce-back weekend

Kenny Spurrell
September 22, 2023
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Stony Brook football’s defense looking to honor Bryan Collins with strong 2023

Stony Brook football’s defense looking to honor Bryan Collins with strong 2023

Kenny Spurrell
August 18, 2023
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Attackman Dylan Pallonetti brings his stick back to fire a shot against Fairfield on Saturday, April 22. Pallonetti led the CAA in scoring this year and is preparing to lead the Stony Brook mens lacrosse team to a CAA tournament championship. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s lacrosse looks to grab first-ever CAA postseason victory

Kenny Spurrell
May 3, 2023
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Midfielder Matt Anderson takes the ball upfield into enemy territory in a game against Fairfield on Saturday, April 22. Anderson scored five points with four goals and an assist on Saturday in a win against Hofstra. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s lacrosse beats Hofstra to clinch first-ever CAA tournament bid

Kenny Spurrell
April 30, 2023
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Head coach Geno Ford on the sideline in a game against Yale on Saturday, Dec. 3. Ford is entering the last year of his contract with Stony Brook. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Geno Ford expected to remain with Stony Brook long term

Kenny Spurrell
April 23, 2023
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Catcher Emily Reinstein hits a pitch against Hofstra on Saturday, March 18. Reinstein hit her second home run of the year on Saturday against Providence. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball’s turbulent weekend ends on a high note

Kenny Spurrell
April 17, 2023
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The Stony Brook mens basketball team comes out of the tunnel on Friday, November 11, 2022 for its home opener against Miami Hamilton. Injuries and depth issues caused the Seawolves to struggle all year. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball’s CAA introduction spoiled by injuries

Kenny Spurrell
April 15, 2023
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Center fielder Alicia Orosco sees a pitch against Hofstra on Saturday, March 18. Orosco had one of Stony Brooks three hits on Wednesday against St. Johns. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball shut out in fourth-straight loss

Kenny Spurrell
March 23, 2023
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Pitcher Ashton Melaas throws a pitch against Hofstra on Saturday, March 18. Melaas pitched well this weekend, but the Stony Brook softball team was swept despite her efforts. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball swept in Battle of Long Island, remains winless in CAA

Kenny Spurrell
March 20, 2023
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Guard Tyler Stephenson-Moore lobbing up a pass against North Carolina A&T on Saturday, Feb. 11. The Stony Brook mens basketball teams season ended on Sunday with a loss to Charleston. ABRAR NAVEL/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball blown out in CAA Quarterfinals, eliminated from playoffs

Kenny Spurrell
March 6, 2023
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Forward Frankie Policelli going up for a slam dunk against North Carolina A&T on Friday, Feb. 10. Policelli led the Stony Brook mens basketball team to a playoff win over the Aggies on Saturday night. ABRAR NAVEL/THE STATESMAN

Policelli leads Stony Brook men’s basketball to first-ever CAA postseason victory

Kenny Spurrell
March 5, 2023
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Stony Brook men’s basketball looks to snag victory in first trip to CAA playoffs

Kenny Spurrell
March 2, 2023
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Statesman Sports Spotlight ft. Matt Howlin and Kenny Spurrell

Statesman Sports Spotlight ft. Matt Howlin and Kenny Spurrell

Mike Anderson, Kenny Spurrell, and Matt Howlin
March 2, 2023
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Attackman Blake Behlen in a game against Sacred Heart on Sunday, Feb. 26. Behlen posted a hat trick and led the Stony Brook mens lacrosse team to its second-straight win. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

New additions lift Stony Brook men’s lacrosse to second win in three days

Kenny Spurrell
February 27, 2023
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Center Sherese Pittman goes up for a layup through a double team against Towson. A transfer portal acquisition, Pittman is having a breakout season in her first year with the Stony Brook womens basketball team. VIKRAM SETHI/THE STATESMAN

Sherese Pittman proving to be a huge offseason acquisition for Stony Brook

Kenny Spurrell
February 24, 2023
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Kailyn Hart on the attack in a scrimmage on Jan. 30. Hart was named America East Attacker of the Year last season for the Stony Brook womens lacrosse team. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Kailyn Hart was born to be a Seawolf

Kenny Spurrell
February 12, 2023
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Guard Tanahj Pettway attempting a layup through contact against Monmouth. Pettway had one of the best games of his career as the Stony Brook mens basketball team beat North Carolina A&T on Saturday. VIKRAM SETHI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball ends three-game skid with comeback victory

Kenny Spurrell
February 12, 2023
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Stony Brook mens lacrosse head coach Anthony Gilardi on the sidelines during a scrimmage on Saturday, Jan. 28. The Seawolves look to compete in their first season in the CAA. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s lacrosse looks to enter national Top 25

Kenny Spurrell
February 12, 2023
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Guard Toby Onyekonwu dribbling the ball on Thursday, Feb. 3. The Stony Brook mens basketball team had a tough night offensively in a 69-55 loss to Elon. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball suffers demoralizing upset at home

Kenny Spurrell
February 3, 2023
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Guard Gigi Gonzalez carrying the ball up the court against Towson on Sunday, Jan. 29. Gonzalezs outstanding week earned her Player of the Week honors as the Stony Brook womens basketball team went 2-0. VIKRAM SETHI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball sweeps weekend with explosive offense

Matt Howlin and Kenny Spurrell
January 30, 2023
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Guard Tanahj Pettway (foreground) and center Keenan Fitzmorris (background) playing defense against Towson on Saturday, Jan. 7. The Stony Brook mens basketball team lost both games this weekend, dropping below .500 in CAA play. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball suffers winless weekend at home

Kenny Spurrell and Matt Howlin
January 22, 2023
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Guard Tyler Stephenson-Moore driving the lane against Towson on Saturday, Jan. 7. Stephenson-Moore scored the game-winning bucket against Drexel on Thursday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stephenson-Moore’s game-winner seals upset for Stony Brook men’s basketball

Kenny Spurrell
January 13, 2023
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Guard Tyler Stephenson-Moore (14) and center Keenan Fitzmorris (32) protecting the rim against Towson on Saturday, Jan. 7. The Stony Brook mens basketball team had a tough night defensively in a loss to Towson. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball overmatched by Towson in first-ever CAA loss

Kenny Spurrell
January 8, 2023
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Guards Tanahj Pettway (left) and Kaine Roberts (right) in a game against Sacred Heart on Monday, Dec. 12. The two guards were major contributors to the Stony Brook mens basketball teams victory at Monmouth on Thursday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Roberts’ career night helps Stony Brook men’s basketball win second-straight

Kenny Spurrell
January 6, 2023
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Guard Tanahj Pettway and center Keenan Fitzmorris hustling back on defense against Sacred Heart on Monday, Dec. 12. The two had career games in the Stony Brook mens basketball teams CAA debut. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball hangs on to secure win in CAA debut

Kenny Spurrell
January 1, 2023
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Forward Frankie Policelli playing defense against Sacred Heart on Monday, Dec. 12. The Stony Brook men

Policelli’s career night fuels another comeback win for Stony Brook men’s basketball

Kenny Spurrell
December 19, 2022
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Forward Frankie Policelli shooting a three-pointer while forward Kenan Sarvan looks on in a game on Monday, Dec. 12 against Sacred Heart. The Stony Brook mens basketball team could not complete the comeback against Wagner on Thursday despite Policellis strong performance. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball unable to hang on against Wagner

Kenny Spurrell
December 16, 2022
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Guard Aaron Clarke looking to pass the ball against Yale on Saturday, Dec. 3. Clarke had a strong debut with Stony Brook, scoring 20 points in just 22 minutes. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball loses nailbiter in Clarke’s debut

Kenny Spurrell
December 4, 2022
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Guard Tyler Stephenson-Moore in a game against Miami Hamilton on Friday, Nov. 11. Stephenson-Moore led the Stony Brook mens basketball team in both scoring and rebounding on Thursday at Brown. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Offensive struggles continue to haunt Stony Brook men’s basketball

Kenny Spurrell
November 18, 2022
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Statesman Sports Spotlight: The state of Stony Brook Athletics

Statesman Sports Spotlight: The state of Stony Brook Athletics

Mike Anderson, Kenny Spurrell, and Matt Howlin
November 17, 2022
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Forward Kenan Sarvan handling the ball in a game against Miami Hamilton on Friday, Nov. 11. The Stony Brook mens basketball team picked up its first win of the year behind Sarvans career night. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Sarvan’s career night lifts Stony Brook men’s basketball in home opener

Kenny Spurrell
November 12, 2022
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Guard Tyler Stephenson-Moore defending guard Toby Onyekonwu in practice on Friday, Nov. 4. Stephenson-Moore was the Stony Brook mens basketball teams leading rebounder on Monday night, as it was defeated 81-45 by Flordia. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball suffers worst defeat since 2016 in season opener

Kenny Spurrell
November 8, 2022
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Frankie Policelli, Tyler Stephenson-Moore, Toby Onyekonwu, and Andrew Heiden during their practice on Nov 4. The Seawolves look to prove the doubters wrong in their 2022-23 campaign. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball seeking a smoother ride in CAA with new roster

Kenny Spurrell
November 6, 2022
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Center Keenan Fitzmorris taking a pull-up shot at practice on Friday, Nov. 4. Fitzmorris is part of a new crop of transfers that will play a pivotal role in the Stony Brook mens basketball teams success this season. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

New crop of transfers looking to elevate Stony Brook men’s basketball

Kenny Spurrell
November 6, 2022
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Running back Ross Tallarico scoring his first career touchdown on Saturday, Oct. 1 against William & Mary. Tallarico has gone from being a walk-on backup to one of the biggest difference-makers on the 2022 Stony Brook football team. CAMRON WANG / THE STATESMAN

Walk-on Ross Tallarico’s hard work finally being realized in 2022

Kenny Spurrell
October 14, 2022
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A group of Stony Brook womens soccer players celebrating in a game against Hampton on Sept. 25. The team wrapped up its road trip with a tie at Drexel. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s soccer salvages point in high-scoring affair

Kenny Spurrell
October 10, 2022
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Linn Beck in action against Hampton on Sunday, Sept. 25. Beck is the second-leading scorer on the Stony Brook womens soccer team in just her freshman year. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Linn Beck making transition to U.S. look easy

Kenny Spurrell
October 5, 2022
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Goalkeeper Curtis Copenhaver (left) in a game against Merrimack on Sept. 13. Copenhaver was thrust into the starting lineup due to injury and took advantage of his opportunity. NITHILAN RAJMOHAN/THE STATESMAN

Curtis Copenhaver making a name for himself with the Stony Brook men’s soccer team

Kenny Spurrell
September 25, 2022
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Forward Reilly Rich leading the attack against LIU on Aug. 28. Rich is off to a hot start with the Stony Brook womens soccer team. KAYLA GOMEZ MOLANO/THE STATESMAN

JUCO transfer Reilly Rich making an instant impact for Stony Brook women’s soccer

Kenny Spurrell
September 13, 2022
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Stony Brook men’s soccer upsets Hofstra for first win in CAA

Kenny Spurrell
September 4, 2022
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The Stony Brook womens basketball game walking off of the court after their loss against UMass Lowell. The Seawolves lost their chance at a regular season title after losing 57-56 against Albany. KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball collapses at Albany to end title hopes

Kenny Spurrell
February 27, 2022
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Stony Brooks Womens Lacrosse team prepping for the game against USC on Feb 21st 2021. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

No. 4 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse takes No. 3 Syracuse to the wire

Kenny Spurrell
February 21, 2022
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Pallonetti in the game against Fairfield on Feb. 13. FRANCESCA MEVS/THE STATESMAN

Pallonetti ready to improve upon historic freshman campaign

Kenny Spurrell
February 13, 2022
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Stony Brook men’s lacrosse seeks improvement from last year

Kenny Spurrell
February 13, 2022
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Bushee in the game against New Hampshire. KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball squeaks past Binghamton on missed FT

Kenny Spurrell
February 3, 2022
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Undefeated clash as SBU WBB beats Columbia

Kenny Spurrell
November 26, 2021
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Junior guard Gigi Gonzalez in a game against Delaware State on Nov. 9. KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball stuns Rutgers for second-ever Big Ten win

Kenny Spurrell
November 16, 2021
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Elijah Olaniyis return to Stony Brook sparks flashy offseason

Elijah Olaniyi’s return to Stony Brook sparks flashy offseason

Kenny Spurrell
November 14, 2021
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The Stony Brook mens soccer team against Hofstra last year. The team lost their season opener this past Thursday at LIU. JOCELYN CRUZ/THE STATESMAN

Playoff picture muddied after Stony Brook men’s soccer routed by No. 6 New Hampshire

Kenny Spurrell
October 30, 2021
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Graduate forward Alyssa Francese running in the game against St. Josephs on Sept. 12. KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

Blowout loss to Maine extends Stony Brook women’s soccer skid

Kenny Spurrell
October 12, 2021
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Midfielder Gabriel Fernandes and Forward Aki Solvason ready to play against Long Island University on August 26,2021. Jocelyn Cruz /THE STATESMAN

Win streak ends as Stony Brook men’s soccer outmatched by Rider

Kenny Spurrell
September 16, 2021
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Sophomore defender Emma Beattie in a game against Columbia on August 29, 2021. The Stony Brook womens soccer team lost its third straight to Fairleigh Dickinson on Sept. 9, 2021. KAT PROCACCI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s soccer shut out for third straight to Fairleigh Dickinson

Kenny Spurrell
September 10, 2021
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