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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 at the helm. In 2023, nothing went right for the...

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Small forward Tyler Stephenson-Moore shoots a three-pointer over Bryant small forward Earl Timberlake on Saturday, Dec. 9. Stephenson-Moore led the Stony Brook men's basketball team with 22 points in the win. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball pulls off comeback in historic shooting night

Kenny Spurrell December 10, 2023

After a brutal start to the game, a record-setting second half catapulted the Stony Brook men’s basketball team to a comeback victory. For the first time this year, the Seawolves (4-5) won their...

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Former head coach Chuck Priore waits in the tunnel with his team before its season finale against Albany on Saturday, Nov. 11. Priore was fired from his job on Monday morning. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Chuck Priore out as Stony Brook’s head coach

Mike Anderson November 13, 2023
A press release sent out by Stony Brook Athletics has confirmed the firing of long-time head coach Chuck Priore. After the worst two seasons in Stony Brook football history, Director of Athletics Shawn Heilbron has made the decision to move on from Priore.
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Quarterback Daron Bryden (background) throws a pass to wide receiver Jayce Freeman (foreground) against Albany on Saturday, Nov. 11. Bryden had the most efficient game of his career in the season finale. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Misery ends for Stony Brook football in fitting fashion

Mike Anderson November 11, 2023

It is finally official: 2023 was the worst year in Stony Brook football history. In their season finale, the Seawolves (0-10, 0-8 CAA) were blown out in the Battle for the Golden Apple by the No....

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Running back Roland Dempster hurdles a Fordham defender on Saturday, Oct. 14. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football looks to snap season-long skid with a homecoming victory

Anthony DiCocco October 20, 2023

Still searching for its first win, the Stony Brook football team will hope that history repeats itself on homecoming. The Seawolves (0-6, 0-4 CAA) wasted another opportunity to earn a victory last...

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Defender Catharina von Drigalski sends a cross into the box against Elon on Sunday, Oct. 15. Von Drigalski is looking to help lead the Stony Brook women's soccer team back to the playoffs. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s soccer needs several dominoes to fall for playoff berth

Mike Anderson October 19, 2023
Though a berth to the 2023 Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) tournament is possible, the odds are currently not in the Stony Brook women’s soccer team’s favor. Even after winning a pair of must-have matches, the Seawolves are not in control of their own playoff destiny.
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Midfielder Ashley Bell (foreground) plays a ball against Elon on Sunday, Oct. 15. Bell won the conference's Rookie of the Week award on Monday. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s soccer to enter crucial do-or-die showdown with Northeastern

Nayden Villorente October 18, 2023

The Stony Brook women’s soccer team has a big hurdle to jump over if it is to make the 2023 Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) championship tournament. If the Seawolves (6-5-5, 4-4-3 CAA) are...

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Midfielder Ashley Bell outruns an Elon defender on Sunday, Oct. 15. Bell scored her second goal of the week in the win against the Phoenix. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s soccer’s wins high-scoring match, rises to sixth place

Cameron Takmil October 16, 2023
The Stony Brook women’s soccer team’s home finale went the exact way it needed to go. With their postseason chances hanging in the balance, the Seawolves honored their seniors on Sunday with a monumental 4-2 win over the Elon Phoenix.
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Quarterback Casey Case throws a pass to the right sideline against Fordham on Saturday, Oct. 14. Case threw for 243 yards and a touchdown, but turned the ball over three times in the loss. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Bleak second half sinks Stony Brook football versus Fordham

Mike Anderson October 14, 2023

After playing its best 30 minutes of the year, the Stony Brook football team failed to carry its momentum into the second half. The Seawolves (0-6, 0-4 CAA) welcomed the Fordham Rams (5-2, 1-1 Patriot)...

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Pin hitter Ava Jackson (foreground) tosses the ball up to serve it against North Carolina A&T on Saturday, Sept. 30. Jackson is one of seven Stony Brook women's volleyball players with 10 or more service aces this year. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball to face tough test versus Delaware

Kevin Yu October 13, 2023
Riding a six-game winning streak, the Stony Brook’s women volleyball team will face its toughest challenge yet. The Seawolves are back home at Pritchard Gymnasium this weekend to take on the Delaware Blue Hens.
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Setter Torri Henry sets the ball against North Carolina A&T on Saturday, Sept. 30. Henry totaled 74 assists and 18 digs at Hampton this weekend. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Dominant sweep extends Stony Brook women’s volleyball’s win streak to six

Kevin Yu October 9, 2023

The Stony Brook women’s volleyball team played its best weekend to date to rise over .500 for the first time in a while. It was an easy trip down to Virginia for the Seawolves (10-9, 5-3 CAA),...

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Outside hitter Kali Moore tosses the ball up to serve it against North Carolina A&T on Saturday, Sept. 30. Moore is the Coastal Athletic Association's fifth-leading scorer. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Red-hot Stony Brook women’s volleyball looks to feast on winless Hampton

Kenny Spurrell October 6, 2023

Currently riding a four-match winning streak, the Stony Brook women’s volleyball team has a prime opportunity to tack on two more. The Seawolves (8-9, 3-3 CAA) will take a trip down to Virginia...

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