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The Stony Brook softball team huddles at the end of practice on Wednesday, Jan. 24. The Seawolves are entering the 2024 season with championship expectations. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Strong returning core sets Stony Brook softball up for big 2024 season

Anthony DiCocco • January 30, 2024
Last season served as a valuable learning experience for the Stony Brook softball team. Now with a season’s worth of experience in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) under their belt, the Seawolves are ready to fight for a championship.
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Starting pitcher Mia Haynes fires a pitch in practice on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Haynes will headline a pitching staff that is primed for a breakout 2024 campaign. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Improved pitching staff will smoothen Stony Brook softball’s 2024 ride

George Caratzas • January 30, 2024
In 2023, the Stony Brook softball team rode a top-two offense in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) to a semifinal appearance in the conference postseason. While clawing out win after win, the Seawolves realized that they have an ace in right-handed starting pitcher Mia Haynes.
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The Stony Brook softball team celebrates a run against Monmouth on Saturday, May 6. The Seawolves had a strong end to their 2023 season, setting the bar higher for 2024. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Strong finish to 2023 has Stony Brook softball hopeful for next year

Mike Anderson • June 10, 2023

After spending almost the entire year under .500, the Stony Brook softball team salvaged a memorable first year in the Colonial Athletic Association...

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Right fielder Alyssa Costello reaches on a throwing error against Fordham on Wednesday, April 26. Costello had two hits in the Stony Brook softball team's loss to St. John's. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball suffers blowout loss at St. John’s

Anthony DiCocco • May 4, 2023

In its final nonconference game of the season, the Stony Brook softball team did not even make it past the fifth inning.The Seawolves (22-25, 7-13...

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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
After a dreadful start to the weekend, things ended on a high note for the Stony Brook softball team.
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Pitcher Ashton Melaas stands in the circle after throwing a pitch against Hofstra on Saturday, March 18. Melaas pitched a complete game shutout at Fairleigh Dickinson on Tuesday. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball splits midweek doubleheader

Anthony DiCocco • April 5, 2023

Starting pitcher Ashton Melaas’ dominant streak continued on Tuesday, helping the Stony Brook softball team capture a split of its midweek doubleheader.The...

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Pitcher Mia Haynes throwing a pitch against Hofstra on March 18. Haynes pitched two scoreless innings in the Stony Brook softball team's 4-1 over Seton Hall on Wednesday. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Big hits, pitching propel Stony Brook softball to third-straight win

Anthony DiCocco • March 30, 2023
After capturing its first two Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) wins over the weekend, the Stony Brook softball team extended its winning streak to three games with a victory over a nonconference opponent. 
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Shortstop Kyra McFarland fielding her position in a practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. McFarland added another five hits in the FIU

Stony Brook softball drops three of five in FIU Tournament

Cameron Takmil • March 6, 2023

After an incredible run in the 2022 Florida International University (FIU) Tournament — where catcher Corinne Badger hit six home runs — the Stony...

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Head coach Megan Bryant hitting ground balls in practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Bryant is primed to lead her team to a the CAA championship in 2023. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Continuity, strong bats give Stony Brook softball a legitimate chance in the CAA

Cameron Takmil • February 11, 2023
Last season was an unorthodox one for the Stony Brook softball team. Though they suffered several key departures heading into the 2022 season, the Seawolves finished with their highest win total in a decade. 
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