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The Stony Brook men's basketball team huddles during a stoppage of play against Yale on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The CR97 Fund provides financial opportunities for the student-athletes pictured.

CR97 Fund’s support for Stony Brook men’s basketball highlights NIL’s transformative impact on college sports

Alex Streinger, Sports Editor January 10, 2025

The landscape of college sports is evolving rapidly. In 2021, the NCAA’s board of directors overturned the organization’s long-standing rules...

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Guard Joe Octave dribbles the ball against Maine on Saturday, Dec. 21. Octave led the scoring with 24 points in the Stony Brook men's basketball team's 74-72 win over the Black Bears.

Stony Brook men’s basketball holds off Maine’s late-game rally

Cameron Takmil, Assistant Sports Editor December 22, 2024

Facing an old America East foe, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team withstood a late comeback attempt to capture the win. The Seawolves (4-8)...

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Starting pitcher Colin Rhein (foreground) throws a pitch against Delaware on Friday, May 10. Rhein threw a quality start and got the win in game one for the Stony Brook baseball team. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook baseball suffers crucial series loss to Delaware

Mike Anderson May 13, 2024

It was a demoralizing senior day for the Stony Brook baseball team, who suffered another pair of losses it could not afford. In their final act...

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Ashley Langford (right) greets Kelis Corley (left) during layup lines before the Stony Brook women's basketball team's game against Hofstra on Feb. 16.  On Tuesday, Langford left her post to become the Tulane's women's basketball team's new head coach.

Ashley Langford leaves Stony Brook, takes Tulane head coaching job

Alex Streinger April 2, 2024
After three years at the helm of the Stony Brook women’s basketball team, head coach Ashley Langford has moved on.
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Several Stony Brook women's lacrosse players celebrate a goal against Villanova on Saturday, March 2. The Seawolves will open their conference season at Towson tomorrow. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

No. 11/12 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse opens CAA play up at Towson

Mike Anderson March 15, 2024

After losing to back-to-back ranked opponents, the No. 11/12 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team is looking to take its frustration out on a Coastal...

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Attacker Haydin Eisfeld (foreground) looks for a pass from fellow attacker Alex Finn (background) during a game against Bryant on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Eisfeld picked up the first two points of her career in the win. CHRISTOPHER SCHULZ/THE STATESMAN

No. 11 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse defeats Bryant in dominant fashion

Alex Streinger February 21, 2024

Even with a full year apart, the America East Conference (AE) still has not figured out how to beat the No. 11 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team. In...

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Attackman Nick Dupuis looks to pass the ball from the X in practice on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Dupuis will return to the field with the Stony Brook men's lacrosse team this year after missing a year and a half. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Nick Dupuis looks to go from undesirable to undeniable at Stony Brook

Kenny Spurrell February 2, 2024

After missing the better part of the last two seasons, attackman Nick Dupuis will look to turn his career around with a fresh start for the Stony Brook...

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Goalkeeper Jamison MacLachlan saves a shot in practice on Wednesday, Jan. 24. MacLachlan enters his junior year after an excellent first two seasons with the Stony Brook men's lacrosse team. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Tabbed as the CAA’s best, Jamison MacLachlan has a big year ahead

Aidan Steng February 2, 2024

After establishing himself as one of the premier goalkeepers in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA), Jamison MacLachlan is ready for the dizzying...

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Midfielder Ellie Masera (12) carries the ball up the field alongside midfielder Charlotte Verhulst (86) while being chased by defender Clare Levy (42) on Friday, Jan. 26. The three are part of a large group of homegrown stars who are graduating this year. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s lacrosse’s superstar core back for one final ride

Kenny Spurrell February 1, 2024

When looking at the success of the Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team this decade, it is hard to overlook what its core of hometown stars have done....

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Midfielder Ellie Masera (12) carries the ball down the field in practice on Friday, Jan. 26. Masera is one of the greatest players in program history and is entering her final season. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

It’s official: nothing can slow down the unstoppable Ellie Masera

Nayden Villorente February 1, 2024

After just three years, midfielder Ellie Masera has already become one of the greatest athletes in Stony Brook University’s history. However, the...

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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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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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