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Setter Torri Henry (2) and middle blocker Mercedes Motton (10) rise for a block attempt against Charleston on Friday, Oct. 4. The pair combined for 12 blocks in the Stony Brook women's volleyball team's series split with the Cougars.

Stony Brook women’s volleyball rallies to avoid disastrous weekend

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor October 7, 2024

Despite taking a 2-0 lead in both matches, the Stony Brook women’s volleyball team narrowly escaped with a split. Facing their toughest opponent yet, the Seawolves (10-5, 3-3 CAA) held advantages...

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Libero Julia Patsos receives a ball against Hofstra on Saturday, Sept. 21. Patsos tallied 35 digs in the Stony Brook women's volleyball team's series against William & Mary.

Stony Brook women’s volleyball splits weekend at William & Mary

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor September 29, 2024

After a promising start to its weekend, the Stony Brook women’s volleyball team fell apart in the second half of its weekend series in Virginia.  The Seawolves (9-4, 2-2 CAA) had an up-and-down...

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Setter Torri Henry sets the ball against Hofstra on Saturday, Sept. 21. Henry posted 68 assists in the Stony Brook women's volleyball two-game series split against the Pride.

Stony Brook women’s volleyball splits Battle of Long Island

Kevin Yu, Sports Writer September 22, 2024

In its first Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) action of the year, the Stony Brook women’s volleyball team won and lost one against its crosstown rivals. For their season debut at Pritchard Gymnasium,...

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The Stony Brook women's volleyball team celebrates a point win against Colgate on Sunday, Sep. 8. The Seawolves finished 2-1 in the Art Carmichael Invitational.

Stony Brook women’s volleyball secures another successful tournament

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor September 15, 2024

To wrap up its run of season-opening tournaments, the Stony Brook women’s volleyball team grabbed a third consecutive weekend win to improve to 7-2. The Seawolves (7-2) made the trip up the Atlantic...

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The Stony Brook women's volleyball team celebrates a point win against Colgate on Sunday, Sep. 8. The Seawolves' 3-2 victory over the Raiders marked head coach Kristin Belzung's 100th career win.

Belzung wins her 100th game, Stony Brook women’s volleyball stays strong to start 5-1

Kevin Yu, Sports Writer September 9, 2024

Despite losing its first contest of the season, the Stony Brook women’s volleyball team had a strong weekend that was capped off by a milestone victory for its head coach. The Seawolves (5-1)...

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The Stony Brook women's volleyball team celebrates after winning a point against Northeastern on Saturday, Sep. 16. The Seawolves kick off their 2024 campaign on Friday, Aug. 30.

Stony Brook women’s volleyball aims to reach CAA mountaintop

Kiera Cassar, Sports Writer August 28, 2024

Now with a Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) playoff win under its belt, the Stony Brook women’s volleyball team will look to break into the upper echelon of the conference. In their second year...

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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 throughout their respective seasons in the 2023-24...

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Setter Torri Henry (2) sets the ball to outside hitter Leoni Kunz (17) against the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Saturday, Nov. 4. The pair may have played their last game ever with Stony Brook after being eliminated by Towson. IRENE YIMMONGKOL/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball’s season ended by Towson again

George Caratzas November 18, 2023
With a chance to advance to the championship match of the 2023 Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) women’s volleyball tournament, the fifth-seeded Stony Brook women’s volleyball team was finally stopped by the top dog. After breezing through the quarterfinals, the Seawolves took on the top-seeded Towson Tigers on their home court on Friday.
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The Stony Brook women's volleyball team celebrates against the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Saturday, Nov. 4. The Seawolves will play Towson in the conference semifinal on Friday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball hopes for redemption in semifinals at Towson

George Caratzas November 17, 2023

After picking up its first-ever postseason victory in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA), the Stony Brook women’s volleyball team has a very tough rematch ahead in the semifinals. The fifth-seeded...

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Outside hitters Kali Moore and Leoni Kunz (center) celebrate a point against the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Saturday, Nov. 4. Moore and Kunz led the Stony Brook women's volleyball team in scoring on Thursday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball picks up first-ever CAA playoff win, advances to semifinals

George Caratzas November 16, 2023

After entering the postseason scalding hot, the fifth-seeded Stony Brook women’s volleyball team picked up right where it left off. On Thursday, the Seawolves (17-13, 11-7 CAA) advanced to the...

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Outside hitter Leoni Kunz (17) leaps to spike a set from a teammate against the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Saturday, Nov. 4. Kunz has had a good career with Stony Brook and just earned her first career All-Conference nod. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

By sticking with volleyball, Leoni Kunz has become one of Stony Brook’s finest

Kenny Spurrell November 15, 2023

The 2023 Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) women’s volleyball tournament is just two days away. After spending the last three weeks fighting tooth and nail to get into the playoffs, the Stony Brook...

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The Stony Brook women's volleyball team huddles before the match against the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Saturday, Nov. 4. The Seawolves will kick off their 2023 postseason run on Thursday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball gears up for playoff run versus Charleston

Kevin Yu November 15, 2023
After dominating the Battle of Long Island, the fifth-seeded Stony Brook women’s volleyball team now has its eyes set on the 2023 Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) women’s volleyball tournament. The Seawolves will travel to Maryland for their quarterfinal match against the fourth-seeded Charleston Cougars on Thursday.
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