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From left to right: Ivar the Boneless (Alex Høgh Andersen), Hviserk (Marco Ilsø) and Ubbe (Jordan Patrick Smith) from HISTORY's "Vikings." Season five premieres Nov. 29. JONATHAN HESSION/HISTORY

“Vikings” returns with familial power struggles and historical drama

Tim Oakes
November 30, 2017
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Head men's basketball coach Jeff Boals watches on his team play in a game.Seawolves kick-started the season with a 2-0 record for the first time since 2013. PHOTO COURTESY OF STONY BROOK ATHLETICS

Men’s Basketball head coach Jeff Boals establishing a new culture

Tim Oakes
November 13, 2017
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Stony Brook Men's Baseball alumnus Travis Jankowski slides into home base to score a run for the San Diego Padres against the Baltimore Orioles on June 22, 2016. Jankowski was inducted into the Rita and Kurt Eppenstein Stony Brook Athletics Hall of Fame this past Saturday. KEITH ALLISON/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS VIA CC BY-SA 2.0

Travis Jankowski discusses 2012 College World Series run and his days at Stony Brook

Tim Oakes
October 17, 2017
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Stony Brook alumn Will Tye during a game in 2015. KEITH OLSEN/STATESMAN FILE

Will Tye reportedly joins New England Patriots practice squad

Tim Oakes
October 12, 2017
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Women's Lacrosse Head Coach Joe Spanilla PHOTO COURTESY OF STONY BROOK ATHLETICS

Joe Spallina inks new five-year deal with Stony Brook

Tim Oakes
August 30, 2017
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Joe Nathan pitching in a game during the 2006 season. KEITH ALLISON/FLICKR VIA CC BY-SA 2.0

Stony Brook alum Joe Nathan retires from MLB

Tim Oakes
August 29, 2017
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Freshman midfielder Rachel Florenz in a game against Iona on Aug. 20 at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium. The Seawolves are working with a mix of new and veteran players this season PHOTO COURTESY OF STONY BROOK ATHLETICS

Florenz and DePonte score early as Women’s Soccer takes down UMass

Tim Oakes
August 26, 2017
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Freshman midfielder Rachel Florenz in a game against Iona on Aug. 20 at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium. The Seawolves are working with a mix of new and veteran players this season PHOTO COURTESY OF STONY BROOK ATHLETICS

Florenz scores twice, Seawolves defeat Iona for first win

Tim Oakes
August 21, 2017
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Former senior guard Lucas Woodhouse (No. 34, above) drives the lane against Rutgers on Dec. 10. He leads the America East with 101 assists this season. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Lucas Woodhouse heads north, signs with Kobrat in Finnish League Korisliiga

Tim Oakes
August 20, 2017
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Joe Carbone (left) and Tyquell (right). EVAN YUSON/STATESMAN FILE; STONY BROOK ATHLETICS

Joe Carbone and Tyquell Fields vie for Seawolves’ starting QB job

Tim Oakes
August 14, 2017
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Jameel Warney, center, stands with St. Sen. Kenneth P. LaValle, Stony Brook President Samuel L. Stanley, and Director of Athletics Shawn Heilbron (left to right) during a halftime ceremony retiring Warney's number on Saturday night. LUIS RUIZ DOMINGUEZ

Jameel Warney joins Los Angeles Clippers Summer League team

Tim Oakes
July 7, 2017
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Senior attackman Alex Corpolongo carries the ball down the field in a game against Princeton on April 8. Corpolongo scored four goals against Vermont, helping the Seawolves ERIC SCHMID/THE STATESMAN

Alex Corpolongo and Jeff Reh drafted by Major League Lacrosse teams

Tim Oakes
May 31, 2017
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Junior infielder Andruw Gazzola gets a hit in a game against Binghamton on May 14. Gazzola had three doubles despite Friday's 3-2 America East Tournament game loss to UMBC, ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Baseball eliminated from AE Tournament following losses to UMBC and Maine

Tim Oakes
May 27, 2017
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Junior infielder Bobby Honeyman celebrates a walk-off single. The Seawolves will advance to the next round of the America East Tournament. PHOTO COURTESY OF STONY BROOK ATHLETICS

Baseball advances in AE Tournament after Honeyman’s 10th inning walk-off single

Tim Oakes
May 24, 2017
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Senior Toby Handley at bat against Maine on April 29 at Joe Nathan Field. MARIE MATSUNAGA/THE STATESMAN

Baseball’s Toby Handley wins America East Player of the Year

Tim Oakes
May 23, 2017
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Right handed pitcher Bret Clarke (No. 16) throws a pitch against Albany on April 1. He MARIE MATSUNAGA/THE STATESMAN

Baseball’s Bret Clarke ruled out for remainder of season after UCL surgery

Tim Oakes
May 23, 2017
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Senior outfilder Toby Handley (No. 7 above) gets a hit against Sacred Heart University on April 7. He scored X against Iona. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Baseball prepares for America East Tournament run

Tim Oakes
May 23, 2017
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Senior centerfielder Toby Handley hits a homerun against Binghamton. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Toby Handley’s career day helps Stony Brook sweep Binghamton

Tim Oakes
May 14, 2017
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Matt Senk: the steady hand in the swift growth of Stony Brook Baseball

Matt Senk: the steady hand in the swift growth of Stony Brook Baseball

Tim Oakes
May 13, 2017
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Junior third baseman (No. 24, above) takes a swing on April 26. He hit his first home run over the right wall on May 2 against NYIT. MARIE MATSUNAGA/THE STATESMAN

Home runs propel Stony Brook past NYIT

Tim Oakes
May 2, 2017
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Senior outfielder Toby Handlely at bat against Fairfield on Wednesday afternoon. MARIES MATSUNAGA/THE STATESMAN

Baseball edged out by Fairfield in Wednesday doubleheader

Tim Oakes
April 26, 2017
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Right handed pitcher Bret Clarke (No. 16) throws a pitch against Albany on April 1. He MARIE MATSUNAGA/THE STATESMAN

UMass Lowell snaps baseball’s win streak

Tim Oakes
April 18, 2017
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Junior pitcher Teddy Rodliff pitches to Sacred Heart on April 8 at Joe Nathan Field. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Baseball’s Teddy Rodliff is doing his best Andrew Miller impression

Tim Oakes
April 12, 2017
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Sophomore outfielder Dylan Resk touches home plate in a game against Sacred Heart.

Resk hits three home runs in four-game sweep over Sacred Heart

Tim Oakes
April 9, 2017
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Senior outfilder Toby Handley (No. 7 above) gets a hit against Sacred Heart University on April 7. He scored X against Iona. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Baseball scores 13 runs in victory over Iona

Tim Oakes
April 8, 2017
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A batter at Joe Nathan Field in 2017. SKYLER GLIBERT/STATESMAN FILE

Heilbron discusses plans for Joe Nathan Field upgrades

Tim Oakes
April 2, 2017
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Freshman Brian Herrmann is SBU's most effective pitcher in 2017

Freshman Brian Herrmann is SBU’s most effective pitcher in 2017

Tim Oakes
March 27, 2017
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Enzo Zucconi, above, has worked as Stony Brook Athletic's TIM OAKES/THE STATESMAN

Enzo Zucconi: Equipment manager, jokester, locker room psychologist

Tim Oakes
March 27, 2017
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Senior shortstop Jeremy Giles at bat in the second game of Stony Brook's series against Hartford. Giles had one homerun and three RBIs giving the Seawolves a four run lead over the Hawks. MARIE MATSUNAGA/THE STATESMAN

Baseball opens America East play with series victory over Hartford

Tim Oakes
March 26, 2017
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Senior Casey Baker at bat in a game against Maine on April 2, 2016. Baker KRYSTEN MASSA/STATESMAN FILE

Baseball blows nine run lead, wins in wild fashion

Tim Oakes
March 22, 2017
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Matt Senk, Stony Brook Baseball head coach, earns 750th career win

Matt Senk, Stony Brook Baseball head coach, earns 750th career win

Tim Oakes
March 20, 2017
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Sophomore designated hitter Michael Wilson, above, had two hits on Tuesday night. TIM OAKES/THE STATESMAN

Blown ninth-inning opportunity stifles Seawolves in defeat

Tim Oakes
March 15, 2017
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Baseball sweeps LIU Brooklyn in doubleheader

Baseball sweeps LIU Brooklyn in doubleheader

Tim Oakes
March 13, 2017
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Sophomore designated hitter Michael Wilson, above, had two hits on Tuesday night. TIM OAKES/THE STATESMAN

Baseball splits first two home games of the season

Tim Oakes
March 9, 2017
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From left to right, No 44 Sam Turcotte No 11 Michael Wilson No 19 Brian Herrmann STONY BROOK ATHLETICS

Loaded freshman class making its mark early in the season

Tim Oakes
March 7, 2017
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Senior attackman Ryan Bitzer breaks through two defenders in a scrimmage against Notre Dame on Oct 8, 2016. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Men’s Lacrosse ties school scoring record in rout over No. 9 Brown

Tim Oakes
February 26, 2017
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Handley forgoes MLB to play centerfield at Stony Brook one more year

Handley forgoes MLB to play centerfield at Stony Brook one more year

Tim Oakes
February 21, 2017
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Baseball Preview: Seawolves seek revenge in 2017

Baseball Preview: Seawolves seek revenge in 2017

Tim Oakes
February 20, 2017
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Sophomore right handed pitcher Bret Clarke in a game against Maine on March 11, 2016 at Joe Nathan Field. NARA HWANG/STATESMAN FILE

Baseball goes winless in season-opening tournament

Tim Oakes
February 19, 2017
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Junior guard Roland Nyama (No. 24) passes the ball to a teammate under the basket. Nyama scored the game winning free throws against Maine. LUIS RUIZ DOMINGUEZ/THE STATESMAN

Nyama’s career day saves Seawolves in thriller over Black Bears

Tim Oakes
February 13, 2017
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Junior forward Tyrell Sturdivant drives to the basket in a game against Vermont on Jan. 28. Sturdivant is the top scorer among returning players this season. SAMANTHA MONTES/THE STATESMAN

The Tyrell Sturdivant Story: Rising from the shadow of a legend

Tim Oakes
January 29, 2017
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Freshman forward Akwasi Yeboah (No. 15, above) shoots a three-point shot against Northeastern on Dec. 3. He ERIC SCHMID/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Basketball drops first conference loss of season at Binghamton

Tim Oakes
January 23, 2017
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Junior forward Junior Saintel (No. 11, above) drives to the basket against Lehigh on Nov. 30. Saintel earned a double-double against Hartford propelling Stony Brook to a 80-64 win Jan. 19. EVAN YUSON/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Basketball wins sixth straight, thrashes Hartford 80-64

Tim Oakes
January 22, 2017
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Senior guard Lucas Woodhouse drives to the basket against Northeastern Dec 3. He had a career-high 21 points against Albany, helping to propel Stony Brook to a 72-70 victory. ERIC SCHMID/THE STATESMAN

Seawolves come back from 21-point deficit, beat rival Albany, 72-70

Tim Oakes
January 9, 2017
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Senior guard Lucas Woodhouse drives to the basket against Northeastern Dec 3. Despite his career-high 19 points, Stony Brook was not able to defeat NJIT, falling 64-61. ERIC SCHMID/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook unable to complete comeback, falls to NJIT 64-61

Tim Oakes
December 29, 2016
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Men's basketball defeats Lehigh 62-57, wins second in a row

Men’s basketball defeats Lehigh 62-57, wins second in a row

Tim Oakes
December 7, 2016
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Lucas Woodhouse: Timid in temperament, the guard is called on to lead

Lucas Woodhouse: Timid in temperament, the guard is called on to lead

Tim Oakes
November 9, 2016
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Sophomore goalkeeper Cara Gallagher makes a save in a game against Binghamton on Oct. 2. EVELIN MERCEDES/THE STATESMAN

Women’s Soccer’s season ends after falling to Vermont in penalty kicks

Tim Oakes
October 29, 2016
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Samantha MontesSAMANTHA MONTES/STATESMAN FILE

Women’s soccer falls to Hartford, ending win streak

Tim Oakes
October 23, 2016
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Rylie Laber, middle, provides her signature to join the Stony Brook Women's soccer team on Oct. 22.ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Disease doesn’t stop Rylie Laber from cheering on Women’s Soccer

Tim Oakes
October 23, 2016
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Senior forward Raven Edwards dribbles the ball against Binghamton on Oct. 2 at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium. EVELIN MERCEDES/THE STATESMAN

Women’s Soccer wins fifth straight America East match, makes history

Tim Oakes
October 16, 2016
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Junior defense player Allyson Baner (No. 31, above) passes the ball in a game against Maine in 2016. EVELIN MERCEDES/THE STATESMAN

Women’s Soccer dominates Maine, wins fourth straight conference match

Tim Oakes
October 14, 2016
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Junior EVELIN MERCEDES/STATESMAN FILE

Seawolves score late to bury Catamounts, win another conference match

Tim Oakes
October 7, 2016
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Two from Thompson: Senior leads Women's Soccer to dominant win

Two from Thompson: Senior leads Women’s Soccer to dominant win

Tim Oakes
October 2, 2016
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Women's soccer falls at Fairleigh Dickinson, 2-1

Women’s soccer falls at Fairleigh Dickinson, 2-1

Tim Oakes
September 24, 2016
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Women's Soccer caps off successful weekend, beats Wagner 3-0

Women’s Soccer caps off successful weekend, beats Wagner 3-0

Tim Oakes
September 18, 2016
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'It's kind of what you dream of': Stony Brook topples Delaware in OT

‘It’s kind of what you dream of’: Stony Brook topples Delaware in OT

Tim Oakes
September 17, 2016
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Women's Soccer Season Preview: New coach Faherty ushers in new era

Women’s Soccer Season Preview: New coach Faherty ushers in new era

Tim Oakes
September 7, 2016
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Raven Edwards (above, No. 4)JESSICA CHIN

Early goal makes difference in Women’s Soccer loss to Brown

Tim Oakes
September 7, 2016
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If the Seawolves will return to their 2012 America East Championship glory, they will rely on increased offensive output from the likes of Raven Edwards, above.

Faherty’s first: New Women’s Soccer coach finally wins at Fairfield

Tim Oakes
September 3, 2016
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Women's Soccer shut out, falls to Yale 4-0

Women’s Soccer shut out, falls to Yale 4-0

Tim Oakes
September 1, 2016
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Tyed up in battle: Former SBU star fights for Giants starting TE job

Tyed up in battle: Former SBU star fights for Giants starting TE job

Tim Oakes
August 28, 2016
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(JESUS PICHARDO / THE STATESMAN)

Women’s Soccer, still winless, falls again at Boston College

Tim Oakes
August 26, 2016
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Head coach Faherty's debut spoiled, Women's Soccer falls in extra time

Head coach Faherty’s debut spoiled, Women’s Soccer falls in extra time

Tim Oakes
August 20, 2016
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Honahan drafted to New York Yankees, Handley goes to Astros

Honahan drafted to New York Yankees, Handley goes to Astros

Tim Oakes
June 12, 2016
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Chad Lee pitched 2.2 scorless innings in a 10-1 victory over UMass Lowell on Sunday. MEGAN MILLER / THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook loses to Binghamton in America East Baseball Championship

Tim Oakes
May 29, 2016
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Giles' single advances Stony Brook to championship against Binghamton

Giles’ single advances Stony Brook to championship against Binghamton

Tim Oakes
May 28, 2016
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Birthday blast: Honeyman's home run sends Stony Brook off with win

Birthday blast: Honeyman’s home run sends Stony Brook off with win

Tim Oakes
May 25, 2016
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Stony Brook Baseball looks to defend America East championship title

Stony Brook Baseball looks to defend America East championship title

Tim Oakes
May 24, 2016
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Pitching keys Stony Brook Baseball series victory at Maine

Pitching keys Stony Brook Baseball series victory at Maine

Tim Oakes
May 18, 2016
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Binghamton sweeps Stony Brook in critical conference matchup

Binghamton sweeps Stony Brook in critical conference matchup

Tim Oakes
May 8, 2016
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Stony Brook Hospital helps ill mother hear son say "I do"

Stony Brook Hospital helps ill mother hear son say “I do”

Tim Oakes
May 4, 2016
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Real's walk-off single highlights Stony Brook series win over UMBC

Real’s walk-off single highlights Stony Brook series win over UMBC

Tim Oakes
May 1, 2016
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Chad Lee pitched 2.2 scorless innings in a 10-1 victory over UMass Lowell on Sunday. MEGAN MILLER / THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook pitcher Chad Lee battles injury amid scoreless streak

Tim Oakes
April 26, 2016
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Iona holds Stony Brook Baseball scoreless in 7-0 Seawolves loss

Iona holds Stony Brook Baseball scoreless in 7-0 Seawolves loss

Tim Oakes
April 19, 2016
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Baseball beats UMass Lowell in weekend series

Baseball beats UMass Lowell in weekend series

Tim Oakes
April 17, 2016
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Humble and focused, Jack Parenty looks to lead his team back to glory

Humble and focused, Jack Parenty looks to lead his team back to glory

Tim Oakes
April 14, 2016
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Strong starts by Lee, Clarke lead Baseball to series win at Hartford

Strong starts by Lee, Clarke lead Baseball to series win at Hartford

Tim Oakes
April 10, 2016
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Huge sixth inning leads Baseball to home win over Manhattan

Huge sixth inning leads Baseball to home win over Manhattan

Tim Oakes
April 7, 2016
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Stony Brook cruises at home against Iona, 15-4

Stony Brook cruises at home against Iona, 15-4

Tim Oakes
April 6, 2016
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The Stony Brook University Baseball team is set to host. KRYSTEN MASSA/STATESMAN FILE

Baseball sweeps doubleheader against Maine

Tim Oakes
April 3, 2016
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Tabler Arts Gala fundraises for Camp Kesem

Tabler Arts Gala fundraises for Camp Kesem

Tim Oakes
April 3, 2016
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Baseball stays undefeated at home with win over Sacred Heart

Baseball stays undefeated at home with win over Sacred Heart

Tim Oakes
March 22, 2016
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Stony Brook Baseball gets back on track

Stony Brook Baseball gets back on track

Tim Oakes
March 17, 2016
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Baseball wins 5-1 over NYIT in home opener

Baseball wins 5-1 over NYIT in home opener

Tim Oakes
March 2, 2016
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Snow honored with Haier Achievement Award

Snow honored with Haier Achievement Award

Tim Oakes
March 1, 2016
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Baseball goes 1-2 in season opening tournament at Wofford

Baseball goes 1-2 in season opening tournament at Wofford

Tim Oakes
February 23, 2016
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Christina Photo Credit: Stony Brook Athletics

Melian leading track charge ahead of the America East Championships

Tim Oakes
February 16, 2016
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Indoor track competes at Boston University

Indoor track competes at Boston University

Tim Oakes
January 31, 2016
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Stony Brook Men's Basketball junior guard Kameron Mitchell (No.3, above) scored 12 points in the Seawolves' victory against Farmingdale State. CHRISTOPHER CAMERON/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Basketball bounces back with two wins

Kunal Kohli and Tim Oakes
November 30, 2015
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Christina Melian finishes 3rd at Regionals

Christina Melian finishes 3rd at Regionals

Tim Oakes
November 24, 2015
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Women's Basketball bounces back against Saint Peter's

Women’s Basketball bounces back against Saint Peter’s

Tim Oakes
November 23, 2015
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Men’s Soccer clinches postseason spot on Senior Night

Tim Oakes
October 31, 2015
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Doherty records first shutout in Seawolves uniform in 2-0 win

Doherty records first shutout in Seawolves uniform in 2-0 win

Tim Oakes
October 9, 2015
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Seawolves shut out at Hartford

Seawolves shut out at Hartford

Tim Oakes
October 1, 2015
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