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Third baseman Evan Giordano taking an at bat in a scrimmage on Friday, Feb. 10. The reigning America East Player of the Year will look to lead Stony Brook baseball to a successful 2023. KAT PROCACCI

Good offense, improved pitching figures to guide Stony Brook baseball in 2023

Mike Anderson February 12, 2023
After having their 2021 season spoiled by rain, the Seawolves had their 2022 season begin with a ban from the postseason tournament. In return, they won the 2022 America East Conference (AE) regular season title for the third consecutive year and the seventh time in program history. Now in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), Stony Brook has a chance to get back to the NCAA tournament, but a much tougher route to get there.
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Outfielder Alyssa Costello taking batting practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Costello had a huge freshman season in 2022 and is looking to build off that this year. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Alyssa Costello has a strong mind and a dangerous bat

Anthony DiCocco February 12, 2023
Alyssa Costello embodies the term “brain and brawn.” Her success on the softball diamond is equaled in the classroom. The biochemistry major and standout outfielder is poised for a big sophomore season after a sensational rookie campaign.
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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
Having two siblings that both donned a Stony Brook jersey before her, it only made sense that Kailyn Hart would do the same. The senior attacker has made an impact ever since she first stepped foot on a collegiate field. This year, she will look to add to her impressive resumè for the No. 6 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team.
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Defender Clare Levy (left) practicing with Kailyn Hart (right) on Monday, Feb. 6. Levy a Long Island native looks to lead the potent Stony Brook womens lacrosse teams defense to a national championship in 2023. MAYA DUCLAY/THE STATESMAN

Clare Levy primed for another elite year as Stony Brook’s defensive anchor

Matt Howlin February 12, 2023
When defender Clare Levy takes the field at Kenneth P. Lavalle Stadium and sees her family in the crowd, the game takes on a whole new meaning. She is then reminded that she not only represents Stony Brook, but her fellow Long Islanders as well.
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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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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 11, 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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Miles Latimer in the opening game this season against Yale. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Numerous players explore departure from Stony Brook

Ethan Tam April 1, 2020
Sophomore guard Miles Latimer entered the NCAA transfer portal on March 20. On March 30, he officially announced that he would be transferring to the Bucknell Bison of the Patriot League.
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Senior midfielder Serge Gamwanya pushes the ball up the field in a game vs. NJIT. ANNA CORREA/THE STATESMAN

Men’s Soccer takes home 11 America East regular season honors

Jason Brancato November 4, 2018
The Stony Brook men’s soccer team took home 11 America East All-Conference awards after completing a successful regular season.
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Junior outfielder Dylan Resk at bat in a game against Maine on April 2, 2016. KRYSTEN MASSA/STATESMAN FILE

Baseball looks to bounce back from consecutive .500 seasons

Ryan Pavich February 19, 2018
The Stony Brook baseball team will open its 2018 season on Friday with a four-game series against Nicholls State.
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The Stony Brook University softball team gather into a huddle. The Seawolves are set to take on the Hartford Hawks in the first round of the AMerica East Playoffs. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Softball gears up for America East Tournament

Nick Zararis May 10, 2017
Stony Brook Softball qualified for the America East Tournament for the fifth straight season, slotting in at the No. 3 seed in the double elimination tournament.
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2016 Stony Brook Womens Basketball Head Shots

Kori Bayne-Walker: Pass by pass, nearing a school assist record

Raphael Tafuro November 9, 2016
Senior guard Kori Bayne-Walker is poised to set an all-time Stony Brook Women’s Basketball record this season.
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Raven Edwards continues to excel on field after ACL and LCL tears

Andrew Eichenholz September 15, 2014
It is safe to say that in what should have been a sizzling sequel to her America East All-Rookie Team freshman year, redshirt sophomore Raven Edwards went through more than tough times.
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