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Head coach Joy McCorvey on the bench during a game against Marist on Monday, Nov. 18. McCorvey recently completed her first season in charge of the Stony Brook women's basketball team.

McCorvey reflects on first season in charge of Stony Brook women’s basketball

Grace Olinkiewicz, Sports Writer April 6, 2025

Following a decorated playing and assistant coaching career, Joy McCorvey was finally handed a program’s reins when she was named the head coach...

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Guard Shamarla King (right) faces up against Hampton guard Le'Asia Foreman (left) during the Stony Brook women's basketball team's 76-75 loss to the Pirates in the First Round of the 2025 CAA Championship on Wednesday, March 12. The pair pictured posted 18 and 17 points from left to right, respectively.

Stony Brook women’s basketball loses to Hampton again in First Round of 2025 CAA Championship

Alex Streinger, Sports Editor March 13, 2025

A year after nearly missing out on a NCAA Tournament bid, the Stony Brook women’s basketball team failed to advance past the opening round in this...

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The Stony Brook women's basketball team poses after its 66-59 victory over Drexel on Saturday, March 8. The Seawolves will take on the Hampton Pirates in the first round of the 2025 CAA Women's Basketball Championship on Wednesday.

Stony Brook women’s basketball enters 2025 CAA Championship with upset potential

Kevin Yu, Sports Writer March 11, 2025

After losing eight of its final 10 regular season contests, the Stony Brook women’s basketball team enters the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA)...

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Guard Shamarla King receives a pass during a game against Drexel on Saturday, Mar. 8. King scored 19 points in the Stony Brook women's basketball team's 66-59 win over the Dragons, which snapped its six-game losing streak.

Stony Brook women’s basketball snaps six-game losing streak to wrap up regular season

Alex Streinger, Sports Editor March 8, 2025

With the 2025 Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Championship on the horizon, the Stony Brook women’s basketball team secured a much-needed win to...

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Guard Breauna Ware in action against Monmouth on Sunday, Mar. 2. Ware poured in a career-high 30 points in the Stony Brook women's basketball team's 73-70 overtime loss to Hofstra in the Battle of Long Island.

Stony Brook women’s basketball drops second round of Battle of Long Island in overtime

Justin McKenzie, Sports Writer March 8, 2025

Despite dominating the middle quarters, the Stony Brook women’s basketball team allowed a fourth-quarter comeback before narrowly falling short in...

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Guard Zadia Gonzalez shoots a three-pointer against Delaware on Friday, Feb. 28. Gonzalez eclipsed the 1,000 career points mark in the first quarter. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Gonzalez’s milestone night spoiled as Stony Brook women’s basketball loses fourth straight

Joshua Lee, Sports Writer March 2, 2025

Although guard Zaida Gonzalez achieved a new milestone, the Stony Brook women’s basketball team suffered its fourth straight defeat. The Seawolves...

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Guard Zaida Gonzalez walks past head coach Joy McCorvey during the Stony Brook women's basketball team's upset, 59-57 loss to Hampton on Friday, Feb. 14. Gonzalez struggled in the defeat, shooting 5-for-21 from the field for 15 points.

Stony Brook women’s basketball’s home winning streak snapped in major upset

Alex Streinger, Sports Editor February 15, 2025

Despite facing the second worst overall and defensive team in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA), all while carrying a seven-game winning streak...

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Guard Breauna Ware shoots the ball against Hofstra on Friday, Feb. 7. Ware led the Stony Brook women's basketball team in scoring with 22 points in its 47-42 win over the Pride.

Stony Brook women’s basketball comes out on top in low-scoring Battle of Long Island

Sophie Carsley, Sports Writer February 9, 2025

This season’s first round of the Battle of Long Island went to the Stony Brook women’s basketball team. In the first rivalry contest of this...

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Forward Shamarla King goes up for a contested layup against Campbell on Sunday, Jan. 26. King put up five points and seven rebounds in the Stony Brook women's basketball team's 65-57 loss to UNCW.

Stony Brook women’s basketball moves to 1-5 in road CAA games

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor February 3, 2025

A 24-point fourth quarter was not enough to dig the Stony Brook women’s basketball team out of an early deficit.  In a Coastal Athletic Association...

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Guard Breauna Ware comes off a screen against Northeastern on Friday, Jan. 24. Ware led the Stony Brook women's basketball team in scoring and tied her career-high of 21 points in its 66-53 loss to Charleston.

Stony Brook women’s basketball’s away struggles carry on

Sophie Carsley, Sports Writer February 1, 2025

The Stony Brook women’s basketball team could not handle an aggressive approach in a wire-to-wire loss. Looking to snap a three-game road losing...

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Forward Dallysshya Moreno (left) and guard Zaida Gonzalez (right) celebrate the Stony Brook women's basketball team's win over Campbell on Sunday, Jan. 26. The duo combined for 32 points with Gonzalez leading the scoring with 22.

Clutch shotmaking continues home success for Stony Brook women’s basketball

Alex D’Amaro, Assistant Sports Editor January 27, 2025

Although it blew two significant leads throughout the game, efficient shooting in crunch time allowed the Stony Brook women’s basketball team to...

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Guard Chloe Oliver drives to the cup against Northeastern on Friday, Jan. 24. Oliver led the Stony Brook women's basketball team with 10 points in its 62-46 win over the Huskies.

Stony Brook women’s basketball takes care of Northeastern once again

Kevin Yu, Sports Writer January 25, 2025

Dominant first and third quarters elevated the Stony Brook women’s basketball back to above .500 in Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) play. Following...

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