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Pitcher Eddie Smink pitches against Towson on Friday, Apr. 19, 2025. After missing the final month of the season with an injury, Smink is healthy and ready to serve as the Stony Brook baseball team's top weapon on the mound.

Back from injury, Eddie Smink continues to make West Chester proud

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor February 13, 2025

Athletic excellence is synonymous with the last name Smink, and pitcher Eddie Smink is no exception. Growing up in West Chester, Pa., Smink was...

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Players from the Stony Brook baseball team in the dugout during a practice on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The Seawolves hope to compete for a CAA playoff spot this season after missing the postseason last year by going 2-9 in conference games down the stretch.

Stony Brook baseball looks to rebound in 2025 with new-looking core

Tommy Pardo, Sports Writer February 13, 2025

Following a disappointing finish to the 2024 season, the Stony Brook baseball team is looking to bounce back as it welcomes in a new crop of young...

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Jordan Marotta (center) fist bumps his new teammates at his signing ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Marotta signed with the Stony Brook baseball team through a partnership with Team IMPACT.

Stony Brook baseball’s newest signing embodies courage

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor February 9, 2025

Being different is nothing new for five-year-old Jordan Marotta. Marotta was born with symbrachydactyly, a congenital condition which causes a child...

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Midfielder Kyle Smith stands with his hands at his hips during a match against Seton Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Smith made 15 appearances and 10 starts in the Stony Brook men's soccer team's rough 2024 campaign.

Stony Brook men’s soccer: Unraveling a historically bad campaign

Alex Streinger, Sports Editor November 11, 2024

From one Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) defeat, to six. From four conference victories, to none for the first time in program history. From a +9...

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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...

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First baseman Brett Paulsen catches a throw and holds the bag against Delaware on Friday, May 10. Paulsen finished his Stony Brook baseball career by going 6-for-10 at Northeastern. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook baseball swept by Northeastern, eliminated from playoffs

George Caratzas May 19, 2024

Everything went the wrong way for the Stony Brook baseball team this past weekend, ending its season early for the second consecutive year. With...

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Starting pitcher Colin Rhein (foreground) throws a pitch against Delaware on Friday, May 10. Rhein threw a quality start and got the win in game one for the Stony Brook baseball team. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook baseball suffers crucial series loss to Delaware

Mike Anderson May 13, 2024

It was a demoralizing senior day for the Stony Brook baseball team, who suffered another pair of losses it could not afford. In their final act...

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Head coach Matt Senk (center) meets with his infield at the pitcher's mound during a game against Sacred Heart on Tuesday, May 7. Senk and the Stony Brook baseball team are in desperation mode with Delaware coming to town. GEORGE CARATZAS/THE STATESMAN

Teetering Stony Brook baseball has must-win home finale ahead

Alex D'Amaro May 9, 2024

With just two weeks left in the regular season, the Stony Brook baseball team has run itself fresh out of time for dillydallying. For one last time...

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Center fielder Cam Santerre loses his helmet as he slides into second base with a double against Sacred Heart on Tuesday, May 7. Santerre went 2-for-5, drove in one run and scored two in the loss. GEORGE CARATZAS/THE STATESMAN

Sloppy defense costs Stony Brook baseball in nonconference finale

George Caratzas May 8, 2024

In its final midweek and nonconference game of the season, the Stony Brook baseball team saw a lead slip away due to mistakes on defense. The Seawolves...

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First baseman Brett Paulsen hits a fly ball against Hofstra on Friday, May 3. Paulsen had a career-high five runs batted in the win on Sunday. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook baseball drops two of three in critical Battle of Long Island

George Caratzas May 6, 2024

Though it was able to salvage the series, the Stony Brook baseball team’s route to the 2024 Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) tournament is now...

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Head coach Matt Senk (center) and the Stony Brook baseball team watch the game against Manhattan on Tuesday, April 23. Senk and his group host their crosstown rivals this week for a big series. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook baseball goes for vengeance in Battle of Long Island

George Caratzas May 2, 2024

After losing a crucial series to drop to fifth place in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA), the Stony Brook baseball team will return home and...

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Catcher Nick Solorzano strides while a pitch comes in against Manhattan on Tuesday, April 23. Solorzano went 1-for-2 with a hit-by-pitch and a run scored in the Stony Brook baseball team's loss to Fairfield on Tuesday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook baseball gets beaten up by Fairfield in midweek tilt

George Caratzas May 1, 2024

On the heels of a disappointing weekend, the Stony Brook baseball team’s pitching staff was roughed up en route to a third consecutive loss. The...

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