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Running back Roland Dempster fights his way into the end zone against Villanova on Saturday, Oct. 5. Dempster rushed for three touchdowns during the Stony Brook football team's 42-24 defeat on Saturday. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Disastrous second half sinks Stony Brook football against No. 5/6 Villanova

Alex D'Amaro, Sports Writer October 6, 2024

Though it was a close game through the first two quarters, the Stony Brook football team fell apart in the second half to bring its four-game winning streak to an end. On Saturday afternoon, the...

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Defensive lineman Taylor Bolesta (10) celebrates with a coach Stony Brook football's win over Morgan State on Saturday, Sept. 28. Bolesta leads the Seawolves with three sacks on the season.

Five Q’s: Stony Brook football looks to continue winning ways versus Villanova

Anthony DiCocco, Assistant Sports Editor October 4, 2024

Following a dominant performance on both sides of the ball in its last game, the Stony Brook football team will look to stretch its winning streak to five games against a Coastal Athletic Association...

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Running back Roland Dempster scores a touchdown against Stonehill on Saturday, Sept. 7. Dempster scored two touchdowns and rushed for a single-game, career-high 179 yards during the Stony Brook football team's win over Campbell on Saturday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football downs Campbell in CAA opener

Alex D'Amaro, Sports Writer September 22, 2024

After nearly two years without a win against a Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) opponent, the Stony Brook football team won its conference opener to add to its best start since 2019. On Saturday,...

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Running back Roland Dempster (4) celebrates one of his three touchdowns against Stonehill on Saturday, Sept. 7. Dempster is tied for first in the CAA with four scores as the Stony Brook football team prepares for its conference opener  versus Campbell.

Five Q’s: Stony Brook football hopes to extend winning streak at Campbell

Anthony DiCocco, Assistant Sports Editor September 20, 2024

As it enters its first Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) game under head coach Billy Cosh, the Stony Brook football team will look to extend its winning streak to three games. This Saturday, the...

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Running back Roland Dempster is tackled by Fordham defensive lineman Sam Buerkle on Saturday, Sep. 14. Dempster scored a touchdown in the Stony Brook football team's 27-21 win.

Stony Brook football defeats Fordham for second straight victory

Anthony DiCocco, Assistant Sports Editor September 15, 2024

Off the back of a strong fourth-quarter performance, the Stony Brook football team extended its winning streak to two games. The Seawolves (2-1) were in the Bronx, N.Y. on Saturday for a matinee...

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Quarterback Malachi Marshall stiff arms Marshall cornerback Jacobie Henderson on Saturday, Aug. 31. Marshall threw for just 96 yards in the Stony Brook football team's season-opening, 45-3 defeat on Saturday. PHOTO COURTESY OF @StonyBrookFB/X

Stony Brook football routed by Marshall in season opener

Alex D'Amaro, Sports Writer September 1, 2024

Although the new season signifies a fresh start, the Stony Brook football team yielded a familiar result in an ugly season opener. The Seawolves (0-1) were trampled by the Marshall Thundering Herd...

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Running back Roland Dempster (4) dodges tackles against Richmond on Saturday, Sep. 23, 2023. The Stony Brook football team fell 20-19 that day for its fourth loss of last season.

Stony Brook football hopes fresh coaching staff can rejuvenate program in 2024

Anthony DiCocco, Assistant Sports Editor August 29, 2024

After enduring its worst season in program history last year, the Stony Brook football team will look to get back on track in 2024 with a new voice at the helm. In 2023, nothing went right for the...

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Running back Roland Dempster hurdles a Fordham defender on Saturday, Oct. 14. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football looks to snap season-long skid with a homecoming victory

Anthony DiCocco October 20, 2023

Still searching for its first win, the Stony Brook football team will hope that history repeats itself on homecoming. The Seawolves (0-6, 0-4 CAA) wasted another opportunity to earn a victory last...

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Wide receiver Anthony Johnson catches a pass against Richmond on Saturday, Sept. 23. Johnson leads the Stony Brook football team in catches and receiving yards this year. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football looking to cash in on extra rest versus Fordham

Alex D'Amaro October 13, 2023
Coming off an unexpected bye week, the Stony Brook football team will look to convert the extra rest into an upset win. The Seawolves had their game against Morgan State scheduled for last Saturday canceled due to a shooting on the campus during the week.
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Strong safety Jalen Hoyle returns an interception against Richmond on Saturday, Sept. 23. Hoyle had a sack and a pick against the Spiders. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football loses one-point nailbiter to Richmond

Mike Anderson September 23, 2023
Though the Stony Brook football team’s secondary had its best game in years, it still was not enough to carry it to victory. While fighting through the rain and wind on Saturday afternoon at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium, the Seawolves fell a point shy of a win against the Richmond Spiders.
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Quarterback Casey Case prepares to throw a pass against Delaware on Thursday, Aug. 31. Case will look to have a bounce back game on Friday at Rhode Island. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football hoping to spoil No. 22/23 Rhode Island’s conference opener

Anthony DiCocco September 7, 2023
The Seawolves were roughed up in their first game of their 2023 campaign on Thursday, falling to the No. 19/21 Delaware Blue Hens 37-13. They will look to bounce back when they travel to Kingston, R.I. to take on the No. 22/23 Rhode Island Rams.
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New offense flounders as Stony Brook football falls to No. 21/22 Delaware

Mike Anderson August 31, 2023
The Seawolves made some splash plays in their season opener, but they were still dominated 37-13 by the No. 21/22 Delaware Blue Hens on Thursday night. Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium saw its largest crowd in a home opener in the venue’s history.
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