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Center fielder Alicia Orosco taking batting practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Orosco had a hit in all three games this past weekend at Elon. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball swept in first-ever CAA series

Cameron Takmil March 12, 2023

In its first series against a Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) opponent, the Stony Brook softball team met its match in every phase of the game. This past weekend, the Seawolves (6-10, 0-3 CAA)...

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Shortstop Kyra McFarland fielding her position in a practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. McFarland added another five hits in the FIU

Stony Brook softball drops three of five in FIU Tournament

Cameron Takmil March 6, 2023

After an incredible run in the 2022 Florida International University (FIU) Tournament — where catcher Corinne Badger hit six home runs — the Stony Brook softball team looked to repeat its success....

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Second baseman Sofia Chambers taking batting practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Chambers led the Stony Brook softball team in hitting last weekend at the FAU Paradise Classic. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball opens up 2023 with up-and-down tournament in Florida

Alex Streinger February 13, 2023
Last weekend, the Seawolves (2-3) opened up their 2023 season down in Florida at the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Paradise Classic. The tournament was five games long, with one game on Friday, followed by doubleheaders on Saturday and Sunday.
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Outfielder Alyssa Costello taking batting practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Costello had a huge freshman season in 2022 and is looking to build off that this year. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Alyssa Costello has a strong mind and a dangerous bat

Anthony DiCocco February 12, 2023
Alyssa Costello embodies the term “brain and brawn.” Her success on the softball diamond is equaled in the classroom. The biochemistry major and standout outfielder is poised for a big sophomore season after a sensational rookie campaign.
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Head coach Megan Bryant hitting ground balls in practice on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Bryant is primed to lead her team to a the CAA championship in 2023. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Continuity, strong bats give Stony Brook softball a legitimate chance in the CAA

Cameron Takmil February 11, 2023
Last season was an unorthodox one for the Stony Brook softball team. Though they suffered several key departures heading into the 2022 season, the Seawolves finished with their highest win total in a decade. 
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Stony Brook softball wins three games at San Diego Classic

Paul McDonough March 9, 2022
With victories over Utah State, San Diego and Long Beach State, the Stony Brook softball team finished the San Diego Classic with a 3-2 record.
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The softball team in during their game against Hofstra on Apr 6. 2021. STEPHANIE MACH/THE STATESMAN

Badger’s six home run breakout lifts Stony Brook softball to 4-1 start

Jeremy Portnoy February 27, 2022
The Stony Brook softball team headed into its season opener unsure who would replace Melissa Rahrich as the program’s resident power hitter. By the time catcher Corinne Badger hit her sixth home run of the weekend, they had their answer.
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Osmer in the game against Hofstra on April 6. STEPH MACH/THE STATESMAN

Without last year’s stars, Stony Brook softball has much to prove

Mike Anderson February 13, 2022
“We have unfinished business,” first baseman Lindsey Osmer said to The Statesman. “I’ve finished second in the America East twice now and that’s not good enough for me.”
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Graduate pitcher Melissa Rahrich in a game against UMBC on May 7.

Stony Brook softball can’t figure out Coppersmith, lose to UMBC in America East title game

Jeremy Portnoy May 18, 2021
The SBU softball team advanced to the title game of the 2021 America East Softball Championship, falling short of a ring to a familiar foe. The third-seeded Seawolves lost two games against No. 1 seed UMBC, who took home its second consecutive title.
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Graduate pitcher Melissa Rahrich attempting to tag out a runner on a wild pitch against UMBC on May 7.

Stony Brook softball stunned by late rally, lose regular season title to UMBC

Jeremy Portnoy May 12, 2021
After winning a three-game series against the Stony Brook softball team on May 7 and 8, the UMBC Retrievers are the America East regular season champions.
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Graduate catcher Jordyn Nowakowski in a game againstFairleigh Dickinson on March 25. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball loses first-place lead after being swept by Albany

Jeremy Portnoy May 3, 2021
This Saturday and Sunday, their struggles finally caught up to them when they were swept by the Albany Great Danes in a three-game road series; the Seawolves were outscored 11-3 despite outhitting Albany 21-17.
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Senior pitcher Dawn Bodrug in a game against Hofstra on April 6. STEPHANIE MACH/THE STATESMAN

Bodrug bullies Black Bears as Stony Brook softball takes two from Maine

Mike Anderson April 26, 2021
Coming in unbeaten in conference play, the Stony Brook softball team looked to continue its streak this past weekend as the Seawolves traveled north to Orono, Maine to take on the Maine Black Bears in a three-game series.
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