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Construction fencing lines the left-field line of Joe Nathan Field. New outfield fences are among the upgrades being made at the home of Stony Brook baseball and softball.

Stony Brook Athletics starts renovation of baseball and softball facilities

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor September 14, 2025

After years of scattered renderings and fundraising, Stony Brook Athletics has officially begun renovations on both Joe Nathan Field and University...

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Matty Wright shows off his children's book, "Tip-Off." Wright is an outfielder for the Stony Brook baseball in addition to his authorship. CHRISTOPHER YANG/THE STATESMAN

Swapping his bat for a pen, Matty Wright spreads his message through authorship

Anthony DiCocco, Sports Editor September 14, 2025

What began as a simple idea during Matty Wright’s senior year of high school quickly turned into an obsession.Wright wanted to write a children's...

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Goalkeeper Nicolette Pasquarella follows through on a kick against Elon on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. Starting this fall, the Coastal Athletic Association will move to a divisional format for men's and women's soccer, softball and baseball.

CAA announces divisional system in four sports for 2025-2026 season

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor June 15, 2025

On Tuesday June, 10, the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) — the conference Stony Brook calls home in all 16 of its varsity sports — announced...

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Head coach Jim Martin (left) poses at third base with center fielder Nick Zampieron (right) at third base against Manhattan on Tuesday, April 1. Martin was named the next head coach of the Stony Brook baseball team after the retirement of Matt Senk.

Stony Brook baseball names Jim Martin as successor to Senk

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor June 12, 2025

The Stony Brook baseball program has officially found its next leader: Jim Martin.First reported by Andrew Riedell of College Baseball Central,...

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Pictures from the 2024-25 academic season of all 11 sports covered by The Statesman. The women's soccer and women's lacrosse teams captured CAA titles this past year, while the football team lifted the Golden Apple Trophy by beating Albany.

The Statesman 2024-25 Sports Awards

The Statesman Sports Staff May 23, 2025

The 15 members of The Statesman Sports Section voted for 12 annual awards given to Stony Brook athletes, coaches and teams for notable performances...

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Head coach Matt Senk walks off the pitcher's mound against Monmouth on Friday, May 16. This weekend's series marked the end of Senk's storied, 35-year career as the head coach of the Stony Brook baseball team.

Stony Brook baseball sends Matt Senk into retirement with sweep

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor May 19, 2025

In a fitting end to a legendary career for its head coach, the Stony Brook baseball team ended its season with a perfect weekend.Entering the weekend...

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Starting pitcher Nicholas Rizzo delivers a pitch against Fairfield on Tuesday, April 29. Rizzo was tagged with the loss in the series finale this weekend as the Stony Brook baseball team was swept for the third-straight weekend.

Stony Brook baseball sees losing streak hit seven

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor May 12, 2025

Coming off back-to-back fruitless weekends in Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) play, the Stony Brook baseball team was swept once again. Looking...

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Head coach Matt Senk stands outside the dugout on Friday, March 14. Senk announced his retirement on Thursday after 35 seasons as the head coach of the Stony Brook baseball team.

Matt Senk announces retirement as Stony Brook baseball head coach

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor May 8, 2025

On Thursday morning, Stony Brook baseball head coach Matt Senk announced he will be retiring at the conclusion of the 2025 season, bringing an end...

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Members of the Stony Brook baseball team meet on the mound against Fairfield on Tuesday, April 29. The Seawolves made four errors in an 8-4 loss to St. John's on Tuesday, extending their losing streak to four games.

Defensive blunders cost Stony Brook baseball against St. John’s

Tommy Pardo, Sports Writer May 7, 2025

Coming off a second-straight difficult weekend in Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) play, the Stony Brook baseball team’s struggles continued as...

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Members of the Stony Brook baseball team look on against William & Mary on Sunday, April 27. After getting swept by Towson this weekend, the Seawolves have lost six-consecutive conference games.

Defensive gaffes plague Stony Brook baseball in pivotal CAA sweep

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor May 5, 2025

In a series that featured nine errors by the Stony Brook baseball team, it saw its Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) playoff hopes dwindle in a backbreaking...

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Asssociate head coach Jim Martin (15) meets left fielder Matthew Jackson at third base on Tuesday, April 29. Jackson went 2-for-4 with a double and three runs scored in the Stony Brook baseball team's 11-8 win over Fairfield.

Stony Brook baseball bounces back with midweek victory

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor April 30, 2025

In its penultimate midweek contest of the season, the Stony Brook baseball team rode a strong offensive day to victory.Following a quiet weekend...

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Infielder Nico Azpilcueta rounds the bases after a home run on Tuesday, March 25. Azpilcueta has been one of the best hitters in the Coastal Athletic Association in the 2025 season.

Less than two years removed from being cut, Nico Azpilcueta has become one of the top bats in the CAA

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor April 30, 2025

Roughly a year and a half after seeing his collegiate baseball career completely uprooted, Stony Brook infielder Nico Azpilcueta has made a name for...

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