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A graphic illustrating the cinematic evolution of Superman. ILLUSTRATED BY IRENE YIMMONGKOL/THE STATESMAN

The world still needs Superman

Kevin Yu
March 18, 2025
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The Stony Brook women's basketball team poses after its 66-59 victory over Drexel on Saturday, March 8. The Seawolves will take on the Hampton Pirates in the first round of the 2025 CAA Women's Basketball Championship on Wednesday.

Stony Brook women’s basketball enters 2025 CAA Championship with upset potential

Kevin Yu, Sports Writer
March 11, 2025
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Guard Collin O'Connor shoots a free throw against Elon on Saturday, Mar. 1. O'Connor scored just four points, but made the game-winning block with four seconds left. HENNA JEONG/THE STATESMAN

O’Connor’s game-winning block ends Stony Brook men’s basketball’s regular season with win

Kevin Yu, Sports Writer
March 2, 2025
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Guard Chloe Oliver drives to the cup against Northeastern on Friday, Jan. 24. Oliver led the Stony Brook women's basketball team with 10 points in its 62-46 win over the Huskies.

Stony Brook women’s basketball takes care of Northeastern once again

Kevin Yu, Sports Writer
January 25, 2025
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Guard Breauna Ware in action against Charleston on Sunday, Jan 12. Ware committed a career-high nine turnovers in the Stony Brook women's basketball team's 79-46 loss to N.C. A&T.

Stony Brook women’s basketball demolished against CAA’s best

Kevin Yu, Sports Writer
January 20, 2025
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Guard Collin O’Connor attempts a layup in traffic against Northeastern on Saturday, Jan. 11. O'Connor had eight points and five assists but seven turnovers in the Stony Brook men's basketball team's 70-66 loss to the Huskies.

Stony Brook men’s basketball comes back, then relinquishes lead in loss to Northeastern

Kevin Yu, Sports Writer
January 12, 2025
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State of the Seawolves Season 3 Ep. 1

George Caratzas, Kevin Yu, and Cameron Takmil
January 6, 2025
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Forward Shamarla King goes up for a layup against Georgian Court on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Despite King's 15 points, seven rebounds and four steals, the Stony Brook women's basketball team lost 75-61 to Monmouth.

Stony Brook women’s basketball falls to Monmouth in wire-to-wire fashion

Kevin Yu, Sports Writer
January 6, 2025
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Forward Ben Wight shoots a free throw against Maine on Saturday, Dec. 21. In the Stony Brook men's basketball team's CAA opener, Wight posted four points and five rebounds in its 78-56 loss to Monmouth.

Stony Brook men’s basketball clobbered by Monmouth in CAA opener

Kevin Yu, Sports Writer
January 3, 2025
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Point guard Collin O'Connor dribbling the past a Maine defender on Dec. 21. O'Connor chipped in with four points, five rebounds, and two steals on Monday.

Stony Brook men’s basketball wraps up non-conference schedule with loss

Kevin Yu, Sports Writer
December 29, 2024
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Guard Janay Brantley dribbles the ball up the court against Fordham on Sunday, Dec. 1. Brantley brought down a career-high 10 rebounds in the Stony Brook women's basketball team's 73-56 loss to Holy Cross.

Stony Brook women’s basketball outmatched at Holy Cross

Kevin Yu, Sports Writer
December 10, 2024
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The main search page of the unreleased website Nexus. PHOTO COURTESY OF RUSSEL EFRAN/PROTOTYPE OF NEXUS

Trio of undergraduate students launches Nexus to simplify research opportunities

Kevin Yu
November 28, 2024
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Forward Shamarla King in action against Marist on Monday, Nov. 18. King finished with four points and five rebounds in the Stony Brook women's basketball team's 58-34 loss to St. John's.

Stony Brook women’s basketball scores nine second-half points in loss at St. John’s

Kevin Yu, Sports Writer
November 25, 2024
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The official poster for the 2015 film"Creed." PUBLIC DOMAIN

“Creed” is still fighting the toxic tenets of Black masculinity nearly a decade later

Kevin Yu
November 18, 2024
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Guard Janay Brantley takes a shot against Le Moyne on Thursday, Nov. 7. Brantley led the Stony Brook women's basketball team with 17 points in its 62-48 win over Yale.

Stony Brook women’s basketball wins second straight contest

Kevin Yu, Sports Writer
November 17, 2024
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“Absolute Batman #1” proves Bruce Wayne will always be Batman

Kevin Yu
November 8, 2024
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Outside hitter Kali Moore prepares to bump against Elon on Saturday, Oct. 19. Moore tallied 26 kills across the Stony Brook women's volleyball team's two losses to Delaware.

Stony Brook women’s volleyball suffers first sweep of the season

Kevin Yu, Sports Writer
November 5, 2024
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Head coach Joy McCorvey during an exhibition game against Adelphi on Wednesday, Oct. 30. McCorvey is entering her first season as the Stony Brook women's basketball team's leader.

Playing days and coaching stops have prepared first-year head coach Joy McCorvey

Kevin Yu, Sports Writer
November 3, 2024
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Middle blocker Ayanna Pierre Louis gets ready to spike the ball against FDU on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Pierre Louis co-led the Stony Brook women’s volleyball team with three total blocks in its series split against N.C. A&T over the weekend. IRENE YIMMONGKOL/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball salvages series split at N.C. A&T

Kevin Yu, Sports Writer
October 14, 2024
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Stony Brook students propose undocumented student success center

Viyang Hao and Kevin Yu
September 24, 2024
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Setter Torri Henry sets the ball against Hofstra on Saturday, Sept. 21. Henry posted 68 assists in the Stony Brook women's volleyball two-game series split against the Pride.

Stony Brook women’s volleyball splits Battle of Long Island

Kevin Yu, Sports Writer
September 22, 2024
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The Stony Brook women's volleyball team celebrates a point win against Colgate on Sunday, Sep. 8. The Seawolves' 3-2 victory over the Raiders marked head coach Kristin Belzung's 100th career win.

Belzung wins 100th game, Stony Brook women’s volleyball stays strong to start 5-1

Kevin Yu, Sports Writer
September 9, 2024
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Members of the Reading is Fun club posing for a photo during the club's Build-A-Journal event on December 8th, 2023. The club is dedicated to bettering international students’ understanding of the English language. PHOTO COURTESY OF LIZ KOTSEAS

Reading is Fun club helps international students expand their English language skills

Kevin Yu
September 1, 2024
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Stony Brook teams in action throughout the 2023-24 athletic year. All 10 sports shown alongside men's and women's soccer were eligible to receive votes.

The Statesman 2023-24 Sports Awards

Alex Streinger, Mike Anderson, Anthony DiCocco, Kenny Spurrell, George Caratzas, Cameron Takmil, Aidan Steng, Alex D’Amaro, Bradley Trotta, Kevin Broderick, Kevin Yu, Kiera Cassar, Matt Tisdell, Nayden Villorente, and Tommy Pardo
May 27, 2024
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Mentorship network helps Asian-American students succeed at Stony Brook

Kevin Yu
May 9, 2024
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Darian Perfiliev and Cornelia Bruu-Syverson following their doubles victory earlier in the day. (STANLEY ZHANG//THE STATESMAN)

Stony Brook women’s tennis finishes off the regular season on a high note

Kevin Yu
April 21, 2024
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Doubles pairing Kristi Boro and Aradhana Jay pictured in practice. (BRITTNEY DIETZ//THE STATESMAN)

Stony Brook women’s tennis continues program-longest losing streak

Kevin Yu
April 11, 2024
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Women's tennis singles and double player, Kristi Boro receiving a serve in practice. BRITTNEY DIETZ//THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s tennis continues struggles against CAA foes

Kevin Yu
March 16, 2024
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The Stony Brook women's basketball team's players celebrate a win against North Carolina A&T on Sunday, March 3. The Seawolves clinched a share of the regular-season title in this game and will look to secure the outright championship tomorrow. CHRISTOPHER YANG/THE STATESMAN

Outright regular-season title sits just one win away for Stony Brook women’s basketball

Kevin Yu
March 6, 2024
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State of the Seawolves Season 2 Ep. 4

Mike Anderson, Anthony DiCocco, Tommy Pardo, Cameron Takmil, Kevin Yu, Alex D’Amaro, Kenny Spurrell, Kiera Cassar, George Caratzas, Alex Streinger, Nayden Villorente, Bradley Trotta, Kevin Broderick, Aidan Steng, and Matt Tisdell
March 1, 2024
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The Stony Brook women's basketball team's top players celebrate a bucket against Hofstra on Friday, Feb. 16. The Seawolves will take on Drexel tomorrow in Philadelphia. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball seeks season sweep of Drexel

Kevin Yu
February 29, 2024
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State of the Seawolves Season 2 Ep. 3

Mike Anderson, Tommy Pardo, Kevin Broderick, Alex D’Amaro, Kevin Yu, Cameron Takmil, Kenny Spurrell, Alex Streinger, Anthony DiCocco, Nayden Villorente, Aidan Steng, George Caratzas, Kiera Cassar, Matt Tisdell, and Bradley Trotta
February 23, 2024
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Center Keenan Fitzmorris jumps for joy on the sideline while the Stony Brook men's basketball team celebrates a field goal against Hampton on Thursday, Feb. 15. Fitzmorris and company will host North Carolina A&T tomorrow night. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball welcomes slumping N.C. A&T

Kevin Yu
February 21, 2024
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Point guard Gigi Gonzalez penetrates through Hofstra point guard Micaela Carter on Friday, Feb. 16. Gonzalez led the Stony Brook women's basketball team to a victory with 24 points and six assists against the Pride. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball crushes Hofstra to sweep season series

Kevin Yu
February 17, 2024
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State of the Seawolves Season 2 Ep. 2

Mike Anderson, Kenny Spurrell, Alex D’Amaro, Cameron Takmil, Kevin Yu, Anthony DiCocco, Nayden Villorente, Tommy Pardo, Kevin Broderick, George Caratzas, Kiera Cassar, Aidan Steng, and Matt Tisdell
February 16, 2024
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Power forward Andre Snoddy drives through Northeastern center Collin Metcalf on Saturday, Feb. 3. Snoddy's performance on the glass tomorrow versus Hampton will be crucial in the Stony Brook men's basketball team's hopes for victory. MACKENZIE YADDAW/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball has bounce-back chance against last-place Hampton

Kevin Yu
February 14, 2024
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State of the Seawolves Season 2 Ep. 1

Aidan Steng, Alex D’Amaro, Anthony DiCocco, Cameron Takmil, George Caratzas, Kenny Spurrell, Kevin Broderick, Kevin Yu, Kiera Cassar, Mike Anderson, Nayden Villorente, and Tommy Pardo
February 9, 2024
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Center Chris Maidoh spins inside of Northeastern center Collin Metcalf on Saturday, Feb. 3. Maidoh's post presence will be key for the Stony Brook men's basketball team in its game tomorrow at Elon. MACKENZIE YADDAW/THE STATESMAN

Two-game trip to North Carolina tips-off in Elon for Stony Brook men’s basketball

Kevin Yu
February 7, 2024
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Power forward Sherese Pittman handles the ball against Drexel on Sunday, Jan. 28. Pittman racked up 16 points, eight rebounds and two blocks in a win over Hofstra on Friday. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball wins first round of the Battle of Long Island

Kevin Yu
February 3, 2024
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The Stony Brook men's basketball team's bench prepares to celebrate as shooting guard Jared Frey (24) attempts a three against the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Saturday, Jan. 27. The Seawolves will take on Hofstra tomorrow night. MACKENZIE YADDAW/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball seeks revenge in round two against Hofstra

Kevin Yu
January 31, 2024
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The Stony Brook women's tennis team after practice on Monday, Jan. 29. The Seawolves will begin their spring 2024 season this Friday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s tennis hopes to kick off new era with a bang

Kevin Yu
January 29, 2024
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Center Khari Clark sizes up a Drexel defender on Sunday, Jan. 28. Clark dropped her sixth double-double of the season against the Dragons. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball topples Drexel’s CAA-best scoring defense

Kevin Yu
January 29, 2024
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The Stony Brook men's basketball team's sideline celebrates a three-pointer against Monmouth on Thursday, Jan. 25. The Seawolves will host the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Saturday. IRENE YIMMONGKOL/THE STATESMAN

Fresh off victory, Stony Brook men’s basketball to host second-place UNCW

Kevin Yu
January 26, 2024
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The Stony Brook women's basketball team's bench celebrates a score against Charleston on Friday, Jan. 19. The Seawolves will take their 10-game winning streak with them to North Carolina to take on Campbell tomorrow. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball prepares for round two with Campbell

Kevin Yu
January 20, 2024
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Point guard Gigi Gonzalez fakes out a University of North Carolina Wilmington defender on Sunday, Jan. 7. Gonzalez is the conference's leading scorer and will play a big role in the Stony Brook women's basketball team's next game. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball goes for 10th in a row versus Charleston

Kevin Yu
January 18, 2024
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The Stony Brook women's basketball team huddles during a timeout against the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Sunday, Jan. 7. The Seawolves will play the Towson Tigers on Friday night. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Red-hot Stony Brook women’s basketball shoots for eighth in a row at Towson

Kevin Yu
January 11, 2024
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The Stony Brook men's basketball team's bench celebrates against Charleston on Saturday, Jan. 6. The Seawolves will take on the Towson Tigers on Thursday night. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball searching for bounceback at Towson

Kevin Yu
January 10, 2024
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The Stony Brook women’s basketball team huddled around before a game against Longwood on Dec. 11. The Seawolves will open their conference season tomorrow. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball looks to stay hot in conference opener

Kevin Yu
January 4, 2024
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Power forward Shamarla King (15) finishes a layup while point guards Gigi Gonzalez (left) and Janay Brantley (center) look on against Longwood on Dec. 11. King tallied her first double-double of the year on Saturday. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball finishes nonconference schedule with blowout win

Kevin Yu
December 31, 2023
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Power forward Sherese Pittman (background) looks to pass the ball to center Khari Clark (foreground) against Longwood on Monday, Dec. 11. Pittman had her best game of the season on Thursday at Iona. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball dominates behind impenetrable second-half defense

Kevin Yu
December 22, 2023
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Small forward Tyler Stephenson-Moore leaps up for a dunk against Stonehill on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Stephenson-Moore led the Stony Brook men's basketball team with 23 points in the win. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Hot shooting guides Stony Brook men’s basketball to bounce-back victory

Kevin Yu
December 7, 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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The Stony Brook women's volleyball team huddles before the match against the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Saturday, Nov. 4. The Seawolves will kick off their 2023 postseason run on Thursday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball gears up for playoff run versus Charleston

Kevin Yu
November 15, 2023
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Pin hitter Ava Jackson jumps to spike the ball against William & Mary on Saturday, Oct. 28. Jackson is the reigning conference Rookie of the Week. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball’s playoff push continues against UNCW

Kevin Yu
November 3, 2023
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Point guard Gigi Gonzalez (foreground) surveys the court as she floor the ball down the court in practice on Sunday, Oct. 22. Gonzalez is entering her fifth and final season with Stony Brook. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Gigi Gonzalez’s final year primed to be a big one

Kevin Yu
October 29, 2023
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Several Stony Brook women's volleyball players celebrate a point against Delaware from the bench on Saturday, Oct. 14. The Seawolves have a must-win series this weekend versus William & Mary. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball has pivotal series versus William & Mary

Kevin Yu
October 27, 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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Outside hitter Kali Moore 15) bumps the ball into the air while libero Julia Patsos 9) and middle blocker Abby Campbell 8) get into position. Moore led the Stony Brook womens volleyball team in scoring this weekend at Towson. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball swept at Towson, now on four-match slide

Kevin Yu
October 23, 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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Pin hitter Ava Jackson (foreground) tosses the ball up to serve it against North Carolina A&T on Saturday, Sept. 30. Jackson is one of seven Stony Brook women's volleyball players with 10 or more service aces this year. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball to face tough test versus Delaware

Kevin Yu
October 13, 2023
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Setter Torri Henry sets the ball against North Carolina A&T on Saturday, Sept. 30. Henry totaled 74 assists and 18 digs at Hampton this weekend. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Dominant sweep extends Stony Brook women’s volleyball’s win streak to six

Kevin Yu
October 9, 2023
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Setter Torri Henry (foreground) sets the ball up to one of her teammates against Columbia on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Henry leads the Coastal Athletic Association is assists and assists per set right now. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Torri Henry continues to build on historic career with Stony Brook women’s volleyball

Kevin Yu
October 5, 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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Middle blocker Abby Campbell leaps to spike the ball against Northeastern on Saturday, Sept. 16. Campbell leads the Stony Brook women's volleyball team in blocks and hitting percentage this season. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball seeking first series sweep of the year

Kevin Yu
September 29, 2023
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State of the Seawolves Ep. 1

State of the Seawolves Ep. 1

Mike Anderson, Kenny Spurrell, Alex Streinger, Anthony DiCocco, Cameron Takmil, Nayden Villorente, Kevin Yu, Aidan Steng, George Caratzas, and Kevin Broderick
September 27, 2023
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Outside hitter Leoni Kunz (left) and middle blocker Abby Campbell (right) share a block assist against Columbia on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Kunz led the Stony Brook women’s volleyball team with seven total blocks against the Lions. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball decimates Columbia in home opener

Kevin Yu
September 7, 2023
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Stony Brook women’s volleyball drops two of three matches at Saint Francis Tournament

Kevin Yu
September 3, 2023
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Outside hitter Leoni Kunz attempts a kill against Tarleton State on Sept. 9, 2021. The Stony Brook women's volleyball team went 1-2 down in Virginia to open its season.

Errors plague Stony Brook women’s volleyball in rocky opening tournament

Kevin Yu
August 27, 2023
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Outside Hitter Kali Moore serves the ball in a game in 2022. Moore won the 2022 CAA Rookie of the Year with Stony Brook and is looking for an even bigger 2023. PHOTO COURTESY OF STONY BROOK ATHLETICS

Kali Moore carrying on family tradition for Stony Brook volleyball

Kevin Yu
August 17, 2023
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Forward Hannah Maracina celebrates a goal against Long Island University on Sunday, Aug. 28. Maracina scored five goals as a freshman, but also makes an impact off the field as well. KAYLA GOMEZ MOLANO/THE STATESMAN

Hannah Maracina making her presence felt on and off the field

Kevin Yu
August 16, 2023
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Forward Shamarla King going for a defensive rebound against Hofstra on Sunday, Feb. 12. King led the Stony Brook women's basketball team with 10 rebounds in a loss to Monmouth on Saturday. KATHERINE MOQUETE/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball ends regular season with heartbreaking loss

Kevin Yu
March 5, 2023
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Guard Annie Warren driving to the rim against Towson on Sunday, Jan. 29. Warren had a career-high tying seven steals in a win over Hampton on Friday. Vikram Sethi/ THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball overcomes turnovers to rise to second place in CAA

Kevin Yu
February 25, 2023
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Guard Gigi Gonzalez (left) leading a fast break while teammates Sherese Pittman (22) and Shamarla King (15) look on. Gonzalez led the Stony Brook women's basketball team to a third-straight win with 22 points on Sunday. VIKRAM SETHI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s basketball gets within a game of first place

Kevin Yu
February 20, 2023
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Guard Tyler Stephenson-Moore shooting a three-pointer against William & Mary on Thursday, Feb. 16. Stephenson-Moore's career-high 27 points was not enough for the Stony Brook men's basketball team to beat Hofstra on Saturday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball swept in Battle of Long Island, finishes .500 at home

Kevin Yu
February 19, 2023
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Guard Annie Warren putting up a contested shot against Drexel on Sunday, Feb. 5. Warren broke the Stony Brook women's basketball team's three-point record on Thursday at Northeastern in the Seawolves' loss. VIKRAM SETHI/THE STATESMAN

Warren’s three-point record spoiled by loss to Northeastern

Kevin Yu
February 10, 2023
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