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The Stony Brook men's basketball team's bench during a game against Elon on Saturday, March 1. The Seawolves will have another busy offseason, largely due to the transfer portal.

Stony Brook men’s basketball faces key departures to transfer portal

Alex Streinger, Sports Editor March 27, 2025

A rough stretch for the Stony Brook men’s basketball team is getting increasingly worse. The Seawolves finished this past season with an 8-24...

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Head coach Joe Spallina talks to the Stony Brook women's lacrosse team during a practice on Sunday, Feb. 2. Spallina will become the general manager of the PLL's California Redwoods alongside his role with the Seawolves.

Joe Spallina named general manager of California Redwoods

Kevin Broderick, Sports Writer March 13, 2025

On Tuesday, the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) announced that Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team head coach Joe Spallina will become the next general...

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Guard Elijah Olaniyi dribbles against Yale on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Olaniyi passed away on Thursday after a battle with brain cancer.

Former Stony Brook men’s basketball star, Elijah Olaniyi, dies at 26 after battle with brain cancer

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor February 27, 2025

Elijah Olaniyi, a former Stony Brook University men’s basketball star, died on Thursday after a fight with brain cancer. He was 26. On Nov. 30,...

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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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The Stony Brook men's basketball team huddles during a stoppage of play against Yale on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The CR97 Fund provides financial opportunities for the student-athletes pictured.

CR97 Fund’s support for Stony Brook men’s basketball highlights NIL’s transformative impact on college sports

Alex Streinger, Sports Editor January 10, 2025

The landscape of college sports is evolving rapidly. In 2021, the NCAA’s board of directors overturned the organization’s long-standing rules...

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Stony Brook team's in action throughout 2024. The Seawolves won three CAA regular season titles and advanced to two NCAA tournaments this year.

Stony Brook Sports: 2024 in Review

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor December 31, 2024

The last 12 months have brought success, failure and great change in the world of Stony Brook sports. The Statesman has covered every second of it,...

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Defensive lineman Taylor Bolesta (10) celebrates with a coach Stony Brook football's win over Morgan State on Saturday, Sept. 28. Bolesta leads the Seawolves with three sacks on the season.

Five Q’s: Stony Brook football looks to continue winning ways versus No. 5/6 Villanova

Anthony DiCocco, Assistant Sports Editor October 4, 2024

Following a dominant performance on both sides of the ball in its last game, the Stony Brook football team will look to stretch its winning streak...

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Forward Jonas Bičkus celebrates his goal on Tuesday Oct. 1st. Bičkus scored a goal and notched two assists in the Stony Brook men's soccer team's victory over St. Joseph's.

Stony Brook men’s soccer dominates in season-best performance

Cameron Takmil, Assistant Sports Editor October 2, 2024

A year removed from a record-breaking night, the Stony Brook men’s soccer chased history yet again in an offensive outburst. The Seawolves (2-4-3,...

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Running back Roland Dempster (4) dodges tackles against Richmond on Saturday, Sep. 23, 2023. The Stony Brook football team fell 20-19 that day for its fourth loss of last season.

Stony Brook football hopes fresh coaching staff can rejuvenate program in 2024

Anthony DiCocco, Assistant Sports Editor August 29, 2024

After enduring its worst season in program history last year, the Stony Brook football team will look to get back on track in 2024 with a new voice...

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A glove and NCAA baseball rest on a ledge before an NCAA super regional game between the Oregon State Beavers and the Kentucky Wildcats on June 9. PHOTO BY JEFF MORELAND/ICON SPORTSWIRE VIA GETTY IMAGES

Mid-Majors: How the NCAA plays favorites in college baseball

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor June 15, 2024

Throughout each season, teams across the country vie for strong positioning in their individual conferences’ postseason tournaments. In baseball,...

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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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The Stony Brook baseball team celebrates a win over Delaware on Friday, May 10. The Seawolves have a do-or-die series at Northeastern this weekend. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook baseball has king-sized matchup with Goliath-type opponent

Mike Anderson May 15, 2024

It all comes down to this week for the Stony Brook baseball team. In the last week of the regular season, nothing is going to come easy for the...

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