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Guard C.J. Luster II scopes the court against Towson on Thursday, Feb. 6. Luster II announced on Wednesday that he is transferring to the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

Luster II transfers from Stony Brook to UNCW

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor • April 17, 2025

After a breakout season with the Stony Brook men’s basketball team, guard C.J. Luster II is moving on from Long Island. In a Wednesday Instagram...

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Members of the Stony Brook baseball team high-five each other after a 16-6 win over Niagara on Sunday, March 9. The Seawolves enter the second half of their schedule at 12-14 overall, but 1-5 in CAA.

Stony Brook baseball: Mid-season takeaways

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor • April 3, 2025

Having not made the playoffs in its first two seasons in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA), the Stony Brook baseball team has its work cut out...

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Attackman Carson Boyle in action against Binghamton on Saturday, Mar. 8. Boyle scored a goal in the Stony Brook men's lacrosse team's 12-10 loss to the Bearcats.

Stony Brook men’s lacrosse falls at home against winless Binghamton

Braden D’Aniello, Sports Writer • March 9, 2025

On the wrong side of an early flurry, the Stony Brook men’s lacrosse team fell into a hole too deep to climb out of en route to a loss. The Seawolves...

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Attackman Justin Bonacci in action against Iona on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Bonacci scored three goals and dished out four assists in the Stony Brook men's lacrosse team's 12-7 win over Manhattan.

Stony Brook men’s lacrosse outmatches Manhattan on the road

Sophie Carsley, Sports Writer • March 2, 2025

Coming off Tuesday’s win, the Stony Brook men’s lacrosse team delivered a strong first quarter en route to another victory.  Leading right...

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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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The Stony Brook women's lacrosse team huddles at the end of practice on Saturday, Jan. 26. With a dangerous returning offense, the Seawolves are national title contenders. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

No. 10/11 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse going for gold with expiring window

Alex Streinger • February 1, 2024

With its national championship window narrowed down to this year, the No. 10/11 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team will look to finally get it 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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Shooting guard Elijah Olaniyi drives from the baseline against Yale on Nov. 5, 2019. Olaniyi is one of the best players in program history, but his life has taken a bad turn due to brain cancer. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

How Elijah Olaniyi’s brain cancer derailed his life

Mike Anderson • January 4, 2024
Elijah Olaniyi, a former star player for the Stony Brook men’s basketball team, was diagnosed with a brain tumor on his right frontal lobe on Nov. 30, 2023.
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Small forward Tyler Stephenson-Moore directs traffic from half-court against Wagner on Saturday, Dec. 2. Stephenson-Moore scored 16 points in the loss. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball blows big lead in chippy home game

Kenny Spurrell • December 3, 2023

After taking a 16-point lead in the first half, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team melted down after halftime. The Seawolves (2-5) took on the...

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Forward Olsen Aluc runs down the sideline against Iona on Monday, Aug. 28. Aluc is having a breakout start to his 2023 season. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Olsen Aluc biting the injury bug back in senior season

Alex Streinger • September 11, 2023
The irony in Aluc feeling healthy is that he is precisely not that, nor has he ever been since making it to the NCAA. Most of his time in college soccer has been spent on the sidelines due to injuries.
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Left fielder Matt Brown-Eiring loads his swing as a pitch comes in against Lafayette on Friday, March 10. Brown-Eiring is a First Team All-Conference outfielder and is currently on a hot streak. MIKE ANDERSON/THE STATESMAN

How Matt Brown-Eiring’s mental and physical transformation turned him into a star

Mike Anderson • April 12, 2023
In a loaded lineup, it may be easy to be overlooked. However, outfielder Matt Brown-Eiring has made quite a name for himself and is just as key to the Stony Brook baseball team’s success as anybody. 
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