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#1 Devyn Scott is all smiles after Saturday's game. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics

Shamarla King, Zaida Gonzalez, and Breauna Ware combined to score 56 of Stony Brook’s 66 total points as the Seawolves defeated the Drexel Dragons, 66-59, on their home court on March 8 for Senior Day.

King and Gonzalez both led the Seawolves with 19 points as Ware tacked on 18 points. Dallysshya Moreno, Lauren Filien, and Janay Brantley notched buckets to help Stony Brook on their regular season finale victory. Defensively, Stony Brook held the Dragons to only 5.9 percent shooting from beyond the arc and forced 14 turnovers. Amaris Baker, the leading scorer in the CAA, was held to just 15 points while shooting 33 percent from the field for the Dragons.

Drexel started off hot, shooting 47 percent from the field taking a 19-11 lead through the first quarter over Stony Brook. King was dominant on both ends of the floor notching a team-high five points and one rebound.

Stony Brook then held the Dragons to a season-low five points through the second quarter. It would become a back-and-forth battle before a Seawolves’ 5-0 run, highlighted by a bucket from Gonzalez to take their first lead of the day. The squad would proceed to take a 27-24 advantage heading into halftime. Stony Brook dominated in the paint, scoring 12 of its 16 points close to the basket.

Despite Drexel outscoring Stony Brook through the third quarter, the Seawolves held onto its advantage and owned a 42-41 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Stony Brook kept widening its lead, expanding it to 49-47 before going on a 5-0 run, finished off by a Gonzalez jumper, to grow the lead to 54-47 with 3:41 to go in the contest. The Seawolves held onto that lead for the rest of the game for the 66-59 win.

“Heck of a win. I’m so proud of how we defended, and took care of home court for our seniors,” said head coach Joy McCorvey noted postgame. 

“We talked a lot this week about how much they’ve given to this program ad how much they mean to this program. They continue to show up, whether things were going great or we had a bump in the road and that’s why we were able to prevail today. It starts with them and they come ready to fight everyday and I’m just so happy we were able to get this win for them,” she added.

The team headed to Washington D.C. for the 2025 CAA Championship on March 12 from our nation’s capital. Results were not available as of press time.

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Legislator Sanin (center-right) with the Elwood-John Glenn Boys Varsity Wrestling Team; Head Coach TJ Brocking (center-left; and David Shanahan, Director of Physical Education, Health and Athletics (right). Photo courtesy of Leg. Sanin's office

At a recent meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature, Legislator Rebecca Sanin proudly honored the Elwood-John Glenn Boys Varsity Wrestling Team with an official proclamation recognizing their victory as the 2025 New York State Dual Meet Champions.

The Knights dominated in the Division II final, securing a 38-29 win over Plainedge, marking a historic moment for the program. The team displayed remarkable resilience in the semifinals, overcoming a 24-4 deficit to win seven straight matches, cementing their place in New York wrestling history.

“This championship victory is not just about wrestling—it’s about determination, discipline, and teamwork,” said Legislator Sanin. “These athletes and their coaches have worked incredibly hard, pushing through challenges and showing what true dedication looks like. Their achievement is an inspiration to our entire community.”

Legislator Sanin also recognized the team’s coaching staff—Head Coach TJ Brocking, along with Assistant Coaches Ryan Patrovich and Devin Carter—for their outstanding leadership in guiding the team to victory.

The team was celebrated with a school-wide assembly at Elwood-John Glenn High School, where their championship banner was raised, marking their second state dual meet title in school history.

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Stony Brook softball erased a deficit for a second straight day, clinching a series victory on the opening weekend of conference play on March 9 in Maryland. The Seawolves trailed 7-1 in the fifth, scoring seven times and holding off the Tigers to complete another come-from-behind victory.

Following a scoreless first inning, Stony Brook started the scoring in the second frame. Emma Scheitinger singled and later came around to score the first run of the game on an Emily Reinstein single to center field.

Towson responded in the home half of the second, pushing two across against Stony Brook starter Madelaine Male. The Seawolves cut down a potential third run in the inning at the plate after a wild pitch.

The Tigers tacked on three more runs in the third inning and then two more in the fourth to construct a 7-1 lead heading to the fifth frame.

Naiah Ackerman led off the fifth with a triple, scoring on a Madelyn Stepski single through the left side of the infield. Stepski then came around to score courtesy of Scheitinger.

Ackerman contributed again to Stony Brook’s comeback with a two-run homer in the sixth, making it a two-run contest.

Gabrielle Maday, who entered in relief to get the final out of the fourth inning, tossed a pair of 1-2-3 innings in the fifth and sixth to stymie Towson.

Down to its final two outs in the game, the Seawolves officially erased the six-run deficit and tied the contest after run-scoring singles by Marissa Thalassinos and Kyra Mc arland.

With two outs in the seventh, Stepski plated a run after reaching on a fielding error by Towson’s infield.

Maday set down the side in order in the seventh, slamming the door shut on Stony Brook’s second comeback win in as many days against Towson.
“It was great to see us battle today, work together and take the series. We refused to lose this ballgame and that’s key to our continued improvement as a team,” head coach Megan T. Bryant said postgame. “Everyone wants to win, but digging down and finding a way to win is a separator.”

The team returns to action next weekend, continuing conference play at Delaware. The three-game series begins on Friday, March 14, with first pitch set for 5 pm from the Delaware Softball Diamond.

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Stony Brook softball came from behind to upend Towson and nab its first conference victory of the season on March 8 in Maryland. The Seawolves scored five runs in the fifth inning, capped off by a Marissa Thalassinos go-ahead double, to beat the Tigers.

Mia Vannelli started the scoring on Saturday, singling up the middle and plating two runs in the top of the first.

After a 1-2-3 bottom of the first, Crimson Rice ran into trouble in the second. After a leadoff homer, Towson loaded the bases with one out. After striking out the next hitter, Rice allowed a walk and a two-run single that gave the Tigers a 4-2 lead.

Jordyn Fray entered in relief of Rice, escaping the jam with the help of an outfield assist from Alyssa Costello. Fray worked out of trouble in the third, stranding the bases loaded to keep Towson off the board again.

Small ball helped Stony Brook score in the third, with Emma Scheitinger singling, advancing to third after a sacrifice and a ground out and then scoring on a wild pitch.

The Tigers got to Fray in the fourth, scoring twice to push their lead to four runs and chasing Stony Brook’s reliever. Maday entered and stranded the two runners she inherited.

A walk and a double pushed a run across for Stony Brook to start the fifth. A Scheitinger groundout scored another run but was the second out of the frame. The Seawolves scored three more runs, all with two outs, courtesy of base hits by Malorie Hill, Emily Reinstein and Thalassinos.

Maday worked around a leadoff single and double, getting two quick outs. Despite walking the next batter to load the bases, Maday got a strikeout looking to maintain the lead.

Maday allowed a single baserunner in the sixth and seventh innings, but closed the door and completed Stony Brook’s come-from-behind win.

“It was great to see us respond after yesterday and I’m proud of our team. Everyone in the lineup contributed offensively and Gabby was outstanding in the circle to close it out,” head coach Megan T. Bryant said. “We fought hard to win this game and that’s important heading into tomorrow.”

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The Stony Brook softball team fell to Towson, 6-2, in its CAA opener on March 7 in Maryland.

Stony Brook opened the scoring with an RBI single by Madelyn Stepski in the top of the first.

The Seawolves loaded the bases in the first but could not plate any additional runs.

After its first two batters were retired, Towson scored four runs with two outs in the bottom of the first inning via back-to-back homers. Briyana Wright put the Tigers on the board with a three-run homer, followed by a solo shot from Grace Franczyk.

Towson tacked on two more runs in the bottom of the third following an RBI single and a throwing error by Stony Brook.

Stepski came around to score in the top of the fifth following a dropped fly ball and error by the Tigers.

The Seawolves left four runners on base through the game’s final three innings, falling 6-2 to Towson in game one of the series.

“Not the start we wanted to this series. We have a couple good take-a-ways from the game however, and will look to build off those and improve in a few areas,” head coach Megan T. Bryant noted postgame. “Number one is being better with runners on base. We left way too many on today.”

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After falling behind 4-0 early, the Seawolves powered back with four home runs—including two from Erik Paulsen—while right-hander John Rizzo delivered 5.1 scoreless innings to lead Stony Brook to a 16-6 win in seven innings, securing the series victory at Joe Nathan Field on March 9.

Hunter Colagrande took the mound for the Seawolves, but Niagara struck first, plating four runs on four hits in the opening inning.Stony Brook wasted no time responding. Evan Goforth was hit by a pitch to lead off the bottom of the first, followed by a walk from Paulsen. Nico Azpilcueta then launched his first home run as a Seawolf, a three-run shot to cut the deficit to 4-3.

Niagara tacked on two more runs in the top of the second, extending their lead to 6-3. After an RBI double and a run scored on a wild pitch, Rizzo entered in relief and struck out the final batter to end the inning.

Nick Solorzano got the Seawolves back on the board in the bottom of the second, doubling with one out and later scoring on a Niagara error to make it 6-4.

Rizzo settled in, tossing a perfect top of the third with two strikeouts before Stony Brook erupted for five runs in the bottom half to take a 9-6 lead. Paulsen started the rally with a ground-rule double and scored on a Matt Jackson groundout. Chanz Doughty followed with a two-run homer, and later in the inning, Solorzano added an RBI single before Matt Miceli capped the rally with an RBI triple.

After Rizzo induced an inning-ending double play in the fourth, Paulsen extended the lead with a solo home run. Rizzo continued his dominance with a 1-2-3 fifth, and Miceli added another RBI single to push the advantage to 11-6.

Stony Brook put the game out of reach with a five-run sixth inning. Paulsen crushed his second homer of the day, Johnny Pilla scored on a wild pitch, and Doughty drove in two more with an RBI single. Miceli closed the scoring with another RBI knock, giving the Seawolves a 16-6 cushion.

Rizzo finished his stellar outing in the seventh, striking out two of the final three batters to secure the 10-run victory via the mercy rule.

The team returns to action on March 11 hosting St. John’s. First pitch is set for 2 p.m., and the game will be streamed live on FloBaseball.

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The Stony Brook women’s basketball team fell in overtime to Hofstra, 73-70, on March 6 at the Mack Sports Complex in Hempstead. Breauna Ware paced the Seawolves offense with 30 points, shooting 7-for-12 from the floor with 15 free throws.

Shamarla King tacked on a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds as Zaida Gonzalez helped out with 15 points. Lauren Filien grabbed a career-high 13 rebounds while adding eight points and four blocks.

Hofstra started off hot, going on a 6-0 run to begin the contest. Stony Brook responded but struggled out of the gate, falling behind 13-8 at the end of the first quarter. Ware and King each tallied four points to get the squad on the board.

Hofstra kept adding to their lead, building a 15-8 advantage before Stony Brook went on their own 6-0 run, highlighted by a big bucket from Gonzalez, to narrow its deficit to 15-14. The Pride pieced together their offense and expanded its lead, leaving the Seawolves trailing 28-26 heading into halftime. Gonzalez tallied nine points for Stony Brook to close the gap with only one half to go.

Stony Brook came out of halftime rallying and had constructed a 36-34 lead before going on a 10-0 run, punctuated by a three from King, to expand its lead further to 46-34 with 3:23 to go in the third. Before the conclusion of the third period, the Pride had cut into the advantage, but the Seawolves still entered the fourth quarter with a 51-43 edge. Ware did most of the heavy lifting with 13 points through the frame.

Stony Brook then surrendered their advantage as Hofstra shot a game-high 75 percent from the floor to take a 65-62 lead. The Seawolves then forced overtime on free throws from Gonzalez with four seconds remaining in regulation.

Hofstra then edged ahead in overtime, connecting on a pair of buckets and four points from the charity stripe as the Seawolves could only cap off their performance with five points from the line, leaving Stony Brook trailing 73-70 at the final buzzer.

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The Stony Brook baseball team carried a 9-6 lead into the eighth inning, but Niagara stormed back to take the rubber match in extra innings, securing a 10-9 victory on March 8 at Joe Nathan Field.

Niagara jumped out to an early 4-0 lead, scoring one run in the first and second innings and adding two more in the third.

Erik Paulsen got the Seawolves going in the bottom of the third by drawing a one-out walk.  Johnny Pilla followed with a two-run homer to right field, cutting the deficit to 4-2.

Vincent Mariella entered the game for Stony Brook in the top of the fourth and stranded two runners in scoring position.

Matt Miceli and Evan Goforth tallied back-to-back singles in the bottom of the fourth. After the duo stole second and third, Paulsen drew a bases-loaded walk before Pilla brought home Miceli on a sacrifice fly.

Following a 1-2-3 inning by Mariella in the fifth, Cam Santerre drove in Matthew Jackson with an RBI triple, tying the game at 4-4.

Niagara retook the lead in the top of the sixth, but Stony Brook answered with a four-run outburst to reclaim an 8-5 advantage. Jackson drew a bases-loaded walk, and Luke Szepek cleared the bases with a three-run double.

The Purple Eagles scored another run in the seventh, but the Seawolves responded again as Pilla drove in Miceli with an RBI single, extending the lead to 9-6.

Niagara rallied with three runs in the top of the eighth to tie the game and plated the winning run in the tenth, clinching a 10-9 victory on Saturday afternoon.

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Erik Paulsen racked up four hits, and Matthew Jackson tallied three hits with five RBI to help power the Stony Brook Seawolves over the Niagara Purple Eagles, 15-7, on March 7 in their home opener.

George Adams (2-1) earned the win out of the bullpen for Stony Brook (5-6). The left-hander delivered 3.2 shutout innings, allowing just three hits, walking one, and striking out six.
Paulsen led the Seawolves’ offensive surge with four hits, including a double and two RBI. Jackson had a standout day at the plate as well, going 3-for-4 with a home run, a walk, and five RBI. Junior Chanz Doughtyalso contributed with two hits in three at-bats, adding a double, a walk, and three RBI.

Stony Brook jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning. Paulsen doubled to right field and scored on a single from Johnny Pilla. Doughty later brought home Pilla on a sacrifice fly.Niagara responded in the top of the second with a six-run inning, highlighted by a grand slam.

The Seawolves began to chip away in the bottom half of the second when Chris Carson reached on a walk, stole second, advanced to third on a sac fly, and scored on a wild pitch, cutting the deficit to 6-2.

Right-hander Eddie Smink settled in over the next three innings, holding Niagara hitless and preventing any runners from reaching second base in the third, fourth, and fifth frames.

Paulsen sparked a rally in the fifth with a leadoff single. After Nico Azpilcueta moved him to third with a base hit, Doughty drove in Paulsen with an RBI single. Jackson followed with a towering three-run homer to right field, giving Stony Brook a 7-6 lead.

After Niagara tied the game in the sixth, the Seawolves answered with a five-run inning. Doughty drew an RBI walk, Jackson brought home Pilla with an RBI single, and a Niagara error allowed two more runs to score. Paulsen was then hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, capping off the big inning and giving Stony Brook a 12-7 lead.

Adams took the mound and stranded a runner at second in his first full inning of work in the seventh.

The Seawolves kept the momentum going in the bottom of the seventh. Doughty laced a one-out double and scored on an RBI single from Jackson. Jackson then came home on a wild pitch, extending the lead to 14-7.

Adams delivered in the eighth, striking out three straight batters to escape a jam with runners on the corners.

Paulsen added the finishing touch in the bottom of the eighth, driving in Evan Goforth with an RBI single after Goforth led off with a double.

Adams sealed the win by retiring the final three batters in order in the ninth, securing the 15-7 victory at Joe Nathan Field.

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Stony Brook men’s lacrosse fell to Binghamton, 12-10, on March 8 at LaValle Stadium. Jamison MacLachlan made a season-high 18 saves in the contest and Collin Williamsonpaced the offense with four points.

Binghamton scored the first four goals of the contest and led 5-1 after the first 15 minutes of action on Long Island.

The Seawolves scored a pair of man-up goals to begin the second quarter, cutting into Binghamton’s lead.

After the two sides traded goals, Liam Ferris scored at the 7:13 mark to make it a three-goal game. Stony Brook did not score over the final nine-plus minutes of the half, heading into the break trailing 7-4.

Stony Brook shortened the deficit to two goals, 9-7, late in the third quarter and opened the scoring in the fourth frame to make it a one-goal game.

Binghamton extended its lead back to three goals, 12-9, and held the Seawolves to just one goal over the final eight-plus minutes of action to close out the victory.

“We were not ready to play with the level of focus, urgency and energy. I have to do a better job of getting the message across that we have to earn every single thing in every game,” head coach Anthony Gilardi said. “We need to learn from this and get ready for a rivalry game to start CAA play next weekend.”

Up next, the team opens CAA play next Saturday, March 15 at Hofstra. The Seawolves and Pride are set for a 7 pm start in Hempstead with the contest streaming on LacrosseTV.

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