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Second baseman Evan Fox plays catch in practice on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Fox is entering the last year of his illustrious career with the Stony Brook baseball team. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Speedster Evan Fox to build on Hall-of-Fame legacy with Stony Brook baseball

Mike Anderson January 31, 2024
With only 90 feet separating him from history, Evan Fox knew second base was as good as stolen. Like he had done 79 times before and once already that day, Fox stared down Iona relief pitcher Michael Untracht’s front leg like a hawk.
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Shortstop Kyra McFarland fielding her position in a practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. McFarland has broken through barriers to become the star she is today. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Kyra McFarland’s resilience has taken her to stardom

Mike Anderson February 12, 2023
The Stony Brook softball program has a knack for turning relative unknowns into stars. After breaking out in year two, shortstop Kyra McFarland can be added to that list. 
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The Stony Brook mens soccer team playing against Hofstra. A member of the team was charged with drunken driving this weekend. FRANCESCA MEVS/THE STATESMAN

Jonas Bičkus looks to improve upon great freshman year

Matt Howlin September 4, 2022
After winning 2021 America East Rookie of the Year, forward Jonas Bičkus is back for a highly anticipated sophomore season with the Stony Brook men’s soccer team.
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Harrell in a game against Princeton on April 6. On April 20, he earned his second Rookie of the Week Award from the America East Conference. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Lacrosse’s Layton Harrell named AE Rookie of the Week following game winner

Ryan Magill April 25, 2019
With a game-winning performance on Saturday, April 20, Stony Brook Men’s Lacrosse freshman midfielder Layton Harrell secured his second America East Rookie of the Week award of the season, announced by the America East Conference on Monday morning.
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Senior guard Bryan Sekunda dribbles down the court at Island Federal Credit Union Arena on Wednesday. Sekunda led Stony Brook its 101-58 victory over Shawnee State with 21 points. LUIS RUIZ DOMINGUEZ/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Basketball scores 101 points in win over Shawnee State

Gregory Zarb November 30, 2017
Five Seawolves scored in double figures, led by senior guard Bryan Sekunda tying his career high with 21 points to lead the Seawolves to a 101-58 victory over the Bears at the Island Federal Credit Union Arena.
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Junior forward Jordyn Klapper defend possession of the ball in a game against Boston College on Aug. 31.

Women’s Soccer Preview: Young core showing promise, but still learning

Matthew Boerleider September 5, 2017
The Stony Brook women’s soccer team has demonstrated success with a young lineup as the season has kicked off.
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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
Baseball America named Stony Brook Baseball's freshman class one of 16 “under-the-radar” recruitment classes of 2017.
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Birthday blast: Honeymans 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
On his 20th birthday, Honeyman belted a walk-off home run over the right field fence to defeat Maine 1-0 in Wednesday afternoon’s first round America East Tournament.
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Women’s Basketball splits with win at Columbia, loss against Ole Miss

Joseph Wolkin and Gregory Zarb November 30, 2015
“We need to execute better,” McCombs said ahead of playing St. Bonaventure on Tuesday night at 7 p.m..
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Wilson takes Rookie of the Week for Volleyball

Wilson takes Rookie of the Week for Volleyball

Andrew Eichenholz November 2, 2015
The Stony Brook Women's Volleyball team is off to a 5-3 start to America East play, and a major reason why is the performance of its freshman.
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Mens Soccer garners weekly America East awards

Men’s Soccer garners weekly America East awards

Andrew Eichenholz November 2, 2015
On Monday, America East announced that Vince Erdei was named the Co-America East Player of the Week while Serge Gamwanya was crowned the America East Rookie of the Week.
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Even though Ohlmiller, above, has only been apart of the team for a short time, she currently leads the team in assists and is third on the team in goals. MANJU SHIVACHARAN / THE STATESMAN

Strong work ethic has Ohlmiller turning heads in freshman season

David Vertsberger April 6, 2015
While most athletes boast of never taking a day off, Stony Brook women’s lacrosse freshman Kylie Ohlmiller has long refused to take a minute off, let alone 24 hours.
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