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Attacker Courtney Maclay (background) celebrates one of her six goals against Loyola Maryland on Friday, May 9. Maclay led the Stony Brook women's lacrosse team to an 11-8, 2025 NCAA Tournament First Round victory over the Greyhounds.

No. 18/20 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse downs No. 16/17 Loyola Maryland, advances to play reigning national champions

Kevin Broderick, Sports Writer • May 10, 2025

Behind a dominant defensive effort, the No. 18/20 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team advanced to the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.On...

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Head coach Joe Spallina smiles following the Stony Brook women's lacrosse team's 12-10 win over Drexel on Saturday, May 3. The victory earned the Seawolves an automatic bid to the 2025 NCAA Tournament, in which they will play Loyola Maryland in the First Round.

No. 19/20 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse commences 2025 NCAA Tournament run against No. 15/16 Loyola Maryland

Alex Streinger, Sports Editor • May 4, 2025

After securing the Coastal Athletic Association’s (CAA) automatic bid to the national tournament for the third straight season, the No. 19/20 Stony...

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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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Midfielder Charlotte Verhulst (background) passes the ball to fellow midfielder Erin MacQuarrie (foreground) against Villanova on Saturday, March 2. Verhulst scored three goals on Monday while MacQuarrie scored one and had one assist. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Late goal ends No. 11/12 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse’s home winning streak

Alex Streinger • March 12, 2024

While facing its third consecutive ranked opponent, the No. 11/12 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team fell in front of its home crowd for the first...

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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 up the field alongside midfielder Charlotte Verhulst (86) while being chased by defender Clare Levy (42) on Friday, Jan. 26. The three are part of a large group of homegrown stars who are graduating this year. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s lacrosse’s superstar core back for one final ride

Kenny Spurrell • February 1, 2024

When looking at the success of the Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team this decade, it is hard to overlook what its core of hometown stars have done....

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Forward Caleb Danquah crosses up a Temple defender on Tuesday, Oct. 17. The Stony Brook men's soccer team was shut out on Friday by Monmouth. GEORGE CARATZAS/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s soccer’s regular-season title hopes plummet with first CAA loss

Alex Streinger • October 20, 2023

The Stony Brook men’s soccer team could not find its footing until it was too late, dropping it two spots in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA)...

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Outside hitter Kali Moore keeps the volley alive against Columbia on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Moore led the Stony Brook women's volleyball team with 41 points this weekend. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball finishes rough final tournament on high note

Tommy Pardo • September 10, 2023
Though the Stony Brook women’s volleyball team had a rough weekend, it salvaged its final nonconference tournament with another dominant sweep.
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Outside hitter Leoni Kunz (left) and middle blocker Abby Campbell (right) share a block assist against Columbia on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Kunz led the Stony Brook women’s volleyball team with seven total blocks against the Lions. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball decimates Columbia in home opener

Kevin Yu • September 7, 2023
In its first home match of the year, the Stony Brook women’s volleyball team played so cleanly that it never even trailed. Making their Pritchard Gymnasium debut for the 2023 season, the Seawolves swept the Columbia Lions 3-0 in a midweek matchup.
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Midfielder Ellie Masera (left) carries the ball while attacker Morgan Mitchell (right) looks to get open. Masera was an All-American this year, while Mitchell was an All-CAA selection. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s lacrosse still chasing a title after disappointing end

Mike Anderson • June 10, 2023

After making consecutive appearances in the elite eight of the NCAA tournament, the No. 10 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team once again fell short...

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Attacker Kailyn Hart (foreground) passes the ball against Drexel while midfielder Ellie Masera (background) tries to get open on Sunday, April 2. Hart scored four goals in the Stony Brook women's lacrosse team's loss to Loyola Maryland. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

No. 10 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse eliminated from NCAA tournament in crushing loss

Alex Streinger • May 14, 2023
A scoreless third quarter killed the No. 10 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team’s chances to pull off an upset, and ultimately came back to bite it in the end.
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Defenders Lindsay Rongo (left) and Ella Whitehouse (middle) playing in a defensive zone while goalkeeper Hailey Duchnowski (right) anticipates a shot. Stony Brook's defense will face off with one of the best offenses in the nation on Sunday. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

No. 10 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse set for showdown with No. 9 Loyola Maryland

Alex Streinger • May 12, 2023

After surviving the opening round of the 2023 NCAA women’s lacrosse tournament, the No. 10 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team will try to make it...

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