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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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Stony Brook teams in action throughout the 2023-24 athletic year. All 10 sports shown alongside men's and women's soccer were eligible to receive votes.

The Statesman 2023-24 Sports Awards

The 15 members of The Statesman’s sports section voted on 10 annual awards given to Stony Brook athletes, coaches and teams for notable performances throughout their respective seasons in the 2023-24...

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Quarterback Daron Bryden (background) throws a pass to wide receiver Jayce Freeman (foreground) against Albany on Saturday, Nov. 11. Bryden had the most efficient game of his career in the season finale. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Misery ends for Stony Brook football in fitting fashion

Mike Anderson November 11, 2023

It is finally official: 2023 was the worst year in Stony Brook football history. In their season finale, the Seawolves (0-10, 0-8 CAA) were blown out in the Battle for the Golden Apple by the No....

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Tight ends Cal Redman and Cole Bunicci and right tackle D'Angelo McKinnie

Winless season looms for Stony Brook football in Battle for the Golden Apple

Alex D'Amaro November 10, 2023

As the 2023 season comes to a close, the Stony Brook football team will look to avoid its first-ever winless season. The Seawolves (0-9, 0-7 CAA) will come home to Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium this...

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Running back Roland Dempster (center) runs the ball into the open field against New Hampshire on Saturday, Oct. 21. Dempster will look to steal some of the shine from Monmouth running back Jaden Shirden this Saturday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football has nightmare matchup ahead with Monmouth’s Shirden

Alex D'Amaro November 3, 2023

With time running out to find its first win of the season, the Stony Brook football team will hope to get its first road victory in two years this weekend. This Saturday, the Seawolves (0-8, 0-6...

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Wide receiver Anthony Johnson (foreground) gets tackled after catching a pass against New Hampshire on Saturday, Oct. 21. Johnson totaled a career-high 11 catches on Saturday at Villanova. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football decimated by No. 19 Villanova

Anthony DiCocco October 28, 2023

The Stony Brook football team’s failure to limit big plays plagued it in yet another blowout loss, as its worst season in program history continued. The Seawolves (0-8, 0-6 CAA) were routed in...

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Running back Roland Dempster rushes for a touchdown against New Hampshire on Saturday, Oct. 21. Dempster will look to get things going for the Stony Brook football team at Villanova tomorrow. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football kicks off road trip at No. 19 Villanova

Alex D'Amaro October 27, 2023

With the season winding down, the Stony Brook football team is officially in danger of its first-ever winless season. This Saturday, the Seawolves (0-7, 0-5 CAA) will head to Pennsylvania to face...

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Wide receiver Jayce Freeman (right) breaks a tackle from a New Hampshire cornerback on Saturday, Oct. 21. This broken tackle led to the longest pass in Stony Brook football history. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football routed by No. 22 New Hampshire on homecoming

Mike Anderson October 21, 2023
Unlike last year, the Stony Brook football team could not get back in the win column on homecoming, leaving it with its new worst-ever start to a season as a Division I program. The game was over from the start for the Seawolves, who were run out of their own building on Saturday by the No. 22 New Hampshire Wildcats 45-14.
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Statesman Sports Spotlight ft. Casey Case

Statesman Sports Spotlight ft. Casey Case

Mike Anderson October 20, 2023

Sports editor Mike Anderson welcomes on quarterback Casey Case to preview this week’s annual homecoming game. The two talk about Case’s progression through the year as a quarterback, his connection...

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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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Quarterback Casey Case throws a pass to the right sideline against Fordham on Saturday, Oct. 14. Case threw for 243 yards and a touchdown, but turned the ball over three times in the loss. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Bleak second half sinks Stony Brook football versus Fordham

Mike Anderson October 14, 2023

After playing its best 30 minutes of the year, the Stony Brook football team failed to carry its momentum into the second half. The Seawolves (0-6, 0-4 CAA) welcomed the Fordham Rams (5-2, 1-1 Patriot)...

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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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