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Empty seats at the Kenneth Laville Stadium during the Mens Soccer game against William & Mary on Sept. 18. Stony Brook Athletics has developed and launched a new app to bring fans back into the stands. CAMRON WANG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook Athletics trying to boost fanbase with new app

Matt Howlin September 15, 2022
Trying to bring fans back into the stands, Stony Brook Athletics has developed and launched a new app to help better connect themselves with almost 27,000 students. The app was launched during the second week of the semester on Monday, Aug. 29.
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The crowd at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium for Stony Brooks mens lacrosse game against Syracuse on March 19. The game was better attended than any Stony Brook mens basketball game this past year. ETHAN TAM/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook Athletics points to Covid for lower attendance numbers

Paul McDonough June 14, 2022
The onset of COVID-19 not only impacted the way students engaged with Stony Brook sports, but it also impacted the athletic department’s ability to communicate with students and fans. 
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Stony Brook recruitment plans change amidst COVID-19 precautions

Ryan Magill September 14, 2020
The NCAA instituted a ban on in-person recruiting in March and has extended the ban on a monthly basis. Other subsequent rulings have left coaches and administrators trying to hit a moving target while they attempt to do their jobs.
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Coach Chuck Priore at Stony Brook Football Media Day on August 9, 2019. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football season preview

Andrew Zucker August 16, 2019
This year, college football is marking its 150th anniversary, but the Stony Brook Athletic Department has its own milestone achievements that will inspire them to greater heights this season. Welcome to the Wolves Den!
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Running back Donald Liotine in a game against Maine. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Football dominates against Delaware, edges closer to playoffs contention

Kenneth Fermin November 11, 2018
The Seawolves defeated the Blue Hens 17-3 at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium.
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Stony Brook University pool. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook has a chance to stop abuse

Tess Stepakoff January 28, 2018
What started out as a dream quickly turned into a nightmare as Coach Janelle broke our trust and our spirits.
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Shake Shack opened its newest location in Lake Grove on March 7. DOROTHY MAI/THE STATESMAN

Lake Grove Shake Shack prepares for first week of business

Dorothy Mai March 7, 2017
The Lake Grove Shake Shack opened to the public Tuesday, but a few lucky customers got a taste of the famous burgers and shakes a day early during a soft opening on March 6.
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Sophomore outside hitter McKyla Brooks (No. 1, above) celebrates a kill against Binghampton on Oct 7, 2016. Brooks will be a junior for ERIC SCHMID

Kristin Belzung named new volleyball head coach

Gregory Zarb January 9, 2017
Stony Brook’s Athletics Department announced Kristin Belzung as the new volleyball head coach this past Friday.
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Snow honored with Haier Achievement Award

Snow honored with Haier Achievement Award

Tim Oakes March 1, 2016
The award honors student-athletes at the collegiate level for their accomplishments beyond sports.
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Glenn Dubin announces $5 million matching challenge grant

Glenn Dubin announces $5 million matching challenge grant

Andrew Eichenholz October 19, 2015
On Thursday, Glenn Dubin and his wife Eva announced the allocation of a $5 million matching challenge grant to be put toward the construction of a new Indoor Training Center.
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Head Coach Joe Spallina has contract extended thru 2019

Joe Galotti February 24, 2015
The Athletics Department made the decision to ensure that the women's lacrosse program’s all-time winningest coach will be in the fold for years to come.
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Ahmad Walker to transfer out of Stony Brook Men’s Basketball Program

David Vertsberger June 21, 2014
The Stony Brook Athletics department has confirmed Greg Logan's report that redshirt freshman Ahmad Walker will be transferring out of Stony Brook University.
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