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Small forward Tyler Stephenson-Moore (14) pump fakes a pass while being guarded by Charleston small forward Ben Burnham on Jan. 6. Stephenson-Moore scored 26 points in the championship loss to the Cougars on Tuesday night. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball falls just short of CAA title to Charleston in OT

Kenny Spurrell March 12, 2024

The Cinderella run was halted for the seventh-seeded Stony Brook men’s basketball team, bringing an end to its season in the 2024 Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) championship game. In heartbreaking...

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The Stony Brook mens basketball teams whole bench cheers on the players on the court against Delaware on Saturday, March 2. The Seawolves will take on Charleston for the conference title tomorrow. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball challenges Charleston for CAA title

Mike Anderson March 11, 2024

With each passing day, the stakes continue to rise for the seventh-seeded Stony Brook men’s basketball team, who will take on the defending Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) champions in the title...

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Small forward Tyler Stephenson-Moore shoots a three-pointer from the corner against Charleston on Saturday, Jan. 6. Stephenson-Moore became a 1,000-point scorer in the loss to the Cougars. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball falls in track meet versus Charleston

Mike Anderson January 7, 2024

Though small forward Tyler Stephenson-Moore reached the 1,000-point mark for his career, the milestone did not translate into an upset win for the Stony Brook men’s basketball team. The Seawolves...

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Several Stony Brook mens basketball players celebrate a big shot against Norfolk State on Dec. 13. The Seawolves will host the College of Charleston for their second conference game of the year tomorrow. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball hopes to spoil Policelli’s return

Kenny Spurrell January 5, 2024

With a familiar face coming to town, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team will hope to upset the defending Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) champions. The Seawolves (8-6, 1-0 CAA) will meet the...

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The Stony Brook mens basketball team breaks a huddle at practice on Sunday, Oct. 15. The Seawolves are looking to bounce back after a rough 2022-23 season. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Finally healthy, Stony Brook men’s basketball hopes for major bounce-back year

Kenny Spurrell October 29, 2023
Coming off the program’s worst finish in 15 years, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team is shooting for a massive turnaround.
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From left to right: small forward Andre Snoddy, center Chris Maidoh, small forward Sabry Philip and point guard Dean Noll in practice on Sunday, Oct. 15. The four transfers will make their Stony Brook debuts this season. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball getting boosts from two transfer classes

Kenny Spurrell October 29, 2023
Injuries derailed the Stony Brook men’s basketball team’s 2022-23 season before it even started. Head coach Geno Ford brought in five new transfers in the 2022 offseason, with all of them expected to play a major role.
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Center Keenan Fitzmorris looks to pass the ball against Sacred Heart on Monday, December 12. Fitzmorris enjoyed a breakout season in his first year with the Seawolves. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Keenan Fitzmorris’ breakout was a long time coming

Alex Streinger April 16, 2023

This past season, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team struggled to find its footing with a reconstructed roster in a new conference. However, it appears to have found some stability on the frontcourt...

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The Stony Brook mens basketball team comes out of the tunnel on Friday, November 11, 2022 for its home opener against Miami Hamilton. Injuries and depth issues caused the Seawolves to struggle all year. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball’s CAA introduction spoiled by injuries

Kenny Spurrell April 15, 2023

The transition to a new conference was not a smooth one for the Stony Brook men’s basketball team in the 2022-23 season. The bar was set low for the Seawolves, and they validated those expectations...

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Guard Tyler Stephenson-Moore lobbing up a pass against North Carolina A&T on Saturday, Feb. 11. The Stony Brook mens basketball teams season ended on Sunday with a loss to Charleston. ABRAR NAVEL/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball blown out in CAA Quarterfinals, eliminated from playoffs

Kenny Spurrell March 6, 2023
The Stony Brook men’s basketball team’s season came to a close in the nation's capital after being eliminated from the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) postseason tournament. After picking up their first-ever CAA postseason victory on Saturday, the 10th-seeded Seawolves (11-22, 6-12 CAA) went on to face the second-seeded Charleston Cougars at Entertainment & Sports Arena on Sunday.
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Forward Frankie Policelli going up for a slam dunk against North Carolina A&T on Friday, Feb. 10. Policelli led the Stony Brook mens basketball team to a playoff win over the Aggies on Saturday night. ABRAR NAVEL/THE STATESMAN

Policelli leads Stony Brook men’s basketball to first-ever CAA postseason victory

Kenny Spurrell March 5, 2023
After falling into a 14-0 hole through the first six minutes, forward Frankie Policelli willed the Stony Brook men’s basketball team to a dominant victory to advance to the next round of the playoffs.
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Stony Brook men’s basketball looks to snag victory in first trip to CAA playoffs

Kenny Spurrell March 2, 2023
After wrapping up the 2022-23 regular season, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team will appear in its first-ever Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) postseason tournament this weekend.
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Forward Frankie Policelli going up for a layup against Hofstra on Feb. 10 while guard Tyler Stephenson-Moore and center Keenan Fitzmorris prepare for a rebound. Policelli posted another double-double as the Stony Brook mens basketball team wrapped up a poor regular season on Saturday. ABRAR NAVEL/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball destroyed by Charleston in regular-season finale

Mike Anderson February 26, 2023

While wrapping up its worst regular season in 15 years, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team suffered its worst loss in over 17 years. A brutal regular season finally came to an end for the Seawolves...

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