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Sophomore left-hander Nicholas Rizzo delivered a dominant seven-inning performance, allowing just one run, while fellow sophomore Erik Paulsen provided the go-ahead RBI in the eighth inning to lift the Seawolves to a 3-2 victory on Feb. 15 and secure the series-victory over Bethune-Cookman in Fort Myers, FL.
After the Seawolves were retired in order in the first inning, Rizzo walked the leadoff batter but quickly escaped the frame with a strikeout and a strike-’em-out, throw-’em-out double play by catcher Luke Szepek.Szepek ignited the Stony Brook offense in the second inning with his first career home run, clearing the left-field fence to give the Seawolves a 1-0 lead.Rizzo retired the next four batters before surrendering a hit but induced an inning-ending double play to maintain the 1-0 advantage through three innings.

The Wildcats tied the game in the bottom of the fifth inning after a double and a stolen base at home plate.

Both teams remained scoreless until the eighth inning when senior Matt Miceli led off with a hit-by-pitch and later scored on a sacrifice fly from Paulsen, putting Stony Brook ahead 2-1.

Jacob Pedersen took over in the bottom of the eighth, working around a leadoff double by retiring the next three batters to keep the lead intact.

Graduate student Cam Santerre opened the ninth with a walk, advanced to second on a passed ball, and reached third on an error. Junior Chanz Doughty then reached on another error, allowing Santerre to score and extend the lead to 3-1.

The Wildcats mounted a ninth-inning rally with a one-out double and an RBI single to make it 3-2, but Pedersen secured the victory with a game-ending flyout.

Up next, the team looks to complete the series sweep against Bethune-Cookman on Feb. 16. First pitch at Jackie Robinson Ballpark is scheduled for 1 p.m. and will be streamed live on YouTube.

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Andre Snoddy registered his sixth double-double during Saturday's game. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics

The Seawolves return to action later this week at North Carolina A&T on Saturday, February 22 for a 2 pm tip against the Aggies. Stony Brook will then head to Hampton to meet the Pirates on Sunday, February 24. Tip-off is scheduled for noon from the Convocation Center.

Stony Brook men’s basketball was defeated by Northeastern, 71-60, on Feb 15 at Matthews Arena in Boston, Mass. Andre Snoddy secured his sixth double-double of the season, scoring 20 points and grabbing a season-high 15 rebounds.

Sabry Philip started things with an exclamation point for the Seawolves, stealing a pass and jamming home a reverse slam on an uncontested fast break. Snoddy and Ben Wight followed with baskets to give Stony Brook the early 9-6 advantage less than four minutes into the action in Boston.

The Huskies used an 11-3 run to grab a five-point advantage and continued to expand their lead throughout the rest of the first half.

Northeastern’s lead grew to double figures at the 3:40 mark and ballooned to 18 points in the final minute of first-half action.

After a CJ Luster II trifecta opened play in the second stanza, Northeastern went on a 22-6 run to construct a 29-point advantage, 61-32, with less than 12 minutes to play.

The Huskies maintained a 20-plus point gap between themselves and the Seawolves before a late push by Stony Brook.

The Seawolves scored 26 of the final 30 points of the contest over the final six minutes of action, but the late surge was eventually ended by the final buzzer.

Updated: In coordination with the Coastal Athletic Association, Hampton University Athletics announced the postponement of the men’s basketball game between Stony Brook and Hampton scheduled for Thursday, February 20 due to inclement weather predicted for the Hampton Roads area. Stony Brook will now face Hampton at noon on Monday, Feb. 24 inside the Convocation Center.

 

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Stony Brook men’s lacrosse played a strong first half, but fell to No. 11 North Carolina, 9-4, on Feb. 14 at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill, N.C.. Carson Boyle tallied a pair of goals and Jamison MacLachlanmade a season-best 17 saves in net.

Stony Brook opened the scoring on the strength of a Tanner Williams shot at the 7:37 mark of the first quarter.

MacLachlan stopped all four of UNC’s first quarter shots on goal, holding the Tar Heels scoreless for the entire opening 15 minutes of play.

Boyle converted on a man-up opportunity for the Seawolves, with Williams assisting on the goal. Stony Brook carried a two-goal advantage into the second quarter.

The Tar Heels were held off the board for an additional 50 seconds to start the second half before a Ty English goal to slash their deficit in half.

MacLachlan stopped two more Tar Heel attempts on goal before UNC’s Dominic Pietramala got going offensively. Pietramala scored the game’s next three goals, two of which were unassisted, to put North Carolina ahead 4-2.

Ray O’Brien got involved in the action late in the first half, beating the UNC goalie with 1:44 to play to make it a one-goal game.

The second half went more than 11 minutes before the icebreaker, with MacLachlan making five more stops over the opening 10 minutes of second-half action.

English scored a pair of goals in a 44 second span to give the Tar Heels a 6-3 cushion. North Carolina added two more tallies before the end of the third quarter to build a five-goal lead heading into the final stanza.

Boyle added another goal on another man-up opportunity for the Seawolves, but it would stand as Stony Brook’s lone tally of the second half.

UNC’s Michael Gianforcaro made five of his 11 total saves in the fourth quarter, closing out a 9-4 victory for his side.

“I am proud of the effort and toughness. I thought we played really hard and I thought our defense and JaMo kept us in the game all night long. There were just too many mistakes, especially when you don’t have the ball that much. You have to capitalize when you have it and score on extra man opportunities,” head coach Anthony Gilardi said.

“We have a really young team and our focus from day one is all about focusing on the process of getting better. We need to improve and progress each rep, each practice and each game. We are excited to get back to work for a quick turnaround versus a rested Queens team on Sunday,” Gilardi added.

Up next, the team stays in North Carolina, heading to Charlotte to face Queens University on February 16. The contest is slated to begin at noon and will stream live on ESPN+.

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Stony Brook men’s basketball battled in a 79-69 loss to Monmouth on Thursday evening at Stony Brook Arena. CJ Luster II scored 28 points, connecting on seven trifectas, but the Seawolves’ late comeback attempt fell just short.

Monmouth jumped out to an early 22-13 point lead, extending its advantage to 13 points after a 7-0 run capped by a Jaret Valencia alley-oop.

Stony Brook trailed by double-figures for much of the latter portion of the first half before an 8-0 run that spanned 1:20 and trimmed Monmouth’s lead to 35-29 with just over four minutes remaining.

Late baskets by Jack Collins pushed the Hawks’ advantage back to 11 points heading into the intermission.

Luster caught fire to begin the second half, scoring 12 of Stony Brook’s first 16 points in the second stanza to make it a one-point game, 48-47, in favor of Monmouth.

An 11-3 run by Monmouth pushed Stony Brook’s deficit back to nine points with 10 minutes to play.

The Hawks maintained the nine-point advantage before Stony Brook’s late push in the final five minutes of play.

Baskets from Andre Snoddy and Collin O’Connor made it a one-possession game, 68-65, with 3:12 to play.

A pair of Madison Durr free throws were offset by a Snoddy basket on the other end, keeping it a three-point game with less than two minutes on the clock.

Durr took control of the contest with back-to-back and-ones to extend the Hawks’ lead to nine points again, closing things out on Thursday on Long Island.

“We had the game to one possession and we couldn’t get a stop. They drove us, and it wasn’t Bashir; we did a really good job on Bashir for the game, but when it’s 70-67, we don’t get a stop and they get the and-one. We go down, don’t score, and come back down and allow a transition basket and it’s ballgame in that sequence,” head coach Geno Ford said postgame. “When we’re inside two minutes and it’s a one-possession game, we gave ourselves a heck of a chance to win and just didn’t make enough plays over the last 90 seconds.”

The team  heads to New England to face off with Northeastern on February 15 in another nationally televised game. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 pm in Boston and will air nationally on the CBS Sports Network.

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The Stony Brook University baseball team secured an Opening Day victory with a go-ahead home run from Erik Paulsen in the top of the ninth, propelling the Seawolves past Bethune-Cookman, 7-4, on Feb. 14 in Florida.

Paulsen led off the game with a walk, but the Wildcats turned a double play to retire the first three hitters in order.

Eddie Smink got the Opening Night start for Stony Brook and retired the first three batters he faced in the bottom of the first.

Nico Azpilcueta began the second inning with his first career hit, a double down the left-field line. Following a walk by Johnny Pilla, a sacrifice bunt by Cam Santerre, and a hit-by-pitch drawn by Kincaid Bergthold, Chris Carson cleared the bases with a double to right field, giving the Seawolves a 3-0 lead.

Bethune-Cookman responded with a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the second to cut the deficit to 3-1.

Azpilcueta sparked another rally in the third with a two-out walk, setting up Pilla for an RBI triple that extended Stony Brook’s lead to 4-1.

Both teams were held scoreless from the fourth through the seventh innings. Paulsen took over in relief in the fifth after Smink finished his outing with 4.0 innings, one run allowed, and seven strikeouts.

Paulsen was sharp in his first two innings on the mound, allowing just one hit.

The Wildcats tied the game at 4-4 in the eighth with an RBI double and a two-run home run.

Paulsen delivered in the ninth, launching a solo home run over the right-field wall to put the Seawolves back in front, 5-4. Pilla added two insurance runs with an RBI double.

Micha Worley earned his first career save, escaping a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the ninth to seal the victory.

Up next, the team continues its series against Bethune-Cookman on Feb. 15. First pitch is set for 7 p.m. and will be streamed live on YouTube.

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This month, Stony Brook University anticipates the induction of a new president: an exciting time for students. Who will this new leader be and how will they shape the school? What do they have planned for the bustling university? What expertise do they bring? 

Simultaneously, the fate of the monetary foundation of SBU’s research is uncertain. The new president will be stepping into the role amidst changes that would redefine the school’s research aspirations. New York had previously received $5 billion in funds from the National Institutes of Health–an amount that was cut on Monday. The move was blocked by a federal judge after 22 states, including New York, filed a lawsuit against it.

“[The policy] will devastate critical public health research at universities and research institutions in the United States. Without relief from NIH’s action, these institutions’ cutting edge work to cure and treat human disease will grind to a halt,” the lawsuit reads. 

The plan creates ambiguities on a local level as institutions envision a future without millions in funding. The SUNY system’s downstate flagship university is not excluded. “From working to cure Alzheimer’s disease to improving cancer outcomes, from supporting 9/11 first responders to detecting brain aneurysms, your research is essential to our national security and economic leadership. NIH’s cuts represent an existential threat to public health.” SUNY Chancellor John King wrote in a statement released on Monday.

As much as 60% of the NIH grant budget can be devoted to indirect costs such as infrastructure and maintenance. These costs, known as facilities and administrative costs, help support research and would be lowered to 15%. “[The plan] will cost SUNY research an estimated $79 million for current grants, including more than $21 million over just the next five months.” King wrote.

The new president will be juggling the specific priorities of Stony Brook while navigating federal legalities of policies that will undoubtedly affect one of the institution’s major focuses, research. As president, they will have the power to shape the university in momentous ways, leaving their trace for years to come just as previous presidents have. They will also have to adapt to federal directives. The current changes on the national educational stage would put pressure on any university president and could affect the economy of surrounding areas, particularly as the university is the largest single-site employer on Long Island.. As we await the announcement of this new leader, who will have to navigate national funding in addition to the countless other challenges of assuming the top job, we recognize that their success is our success.

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A scene from the Be My Valentine's Day Craft Fair on Feb. 9. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Be My Valentine's Day Craft Fair on Feb. 9. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Be My Valentine's Day Craft Fair on Feb. 9. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Be My Valentine's Day Craft Fair on Feb. 9. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Be My Valentine's Day Craft Fair on Feb. 9. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Be My Valentine's Day Craft Fair on Feb. 9. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Be My Valentine's Day Craft Fair on Feb. 9. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Be My Valentine's Day Craft Fair on Feb. 9. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Be My Valentine's Day Craft Fair on Feb. 9. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Be My Valentine's Day Craft Fair on Feb. 9. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Be My Valentine's Day Craft Fair on Feb. 9. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Be My Valentine's Day Craft Fair on Feb. 9. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Be My Valentine's Day Craft Fair on Feb. 9. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Be My Valentine's Day Craft Fair on Feb. 9. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Be My Valentine's Day Craft Fair on Feb. 9. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Be My Valentine's Day Craft Fair on Feb. 9. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Be My Valentine's Day Craft Fair on Feb. 9. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Be My Valentine's Day Craft Fair on Feb. 9. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Be My Valentine's Day Craft Fair on Feb. 9. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Be My Valentine's Day Craft Fair on Feb. 9. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Be My Valentine's Day Craft Fair on Feb. 9. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Be My Valentine's Day Craft Fair on Feb. 9. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Be My Valentine's Day Craft Fair on Feb. 9. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Be My Valentine's Day Craft Fair on Feb. 9. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Be My Valentine's Day Craft Fair on Feb. 9. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Be My Valentine's Day Craft Fair on Feb. 9. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Be My Valentine's Day Craft Fair on Feb. 9. Photo by Media Origin
A scene from the Be My Valentine's Day Craft Fair on Feb. 9. Photo by Media Origin
On Feb. 8 and Feb. 9, Island Fairs held a Be My Valentine Craft Fair at Stony Brook University. Vendors sold crafts, art and treats: perfect gifts for that special person. 

— Photos by Michael Scro of Media Origin Inc.

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#25 Isabella Caporuscio led the squad with a career-high eight points on six goals and two assists, adding a career and team-high six draw controls, four caused turnovers, and four ground balls. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics
In a back-and-forth affair, the No. 13 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team defeated Bryant, 16-12, at Conaty Indoor Athletic Centerin Smithtfield, R.I. on Feb. 12 to open up the 2025 season.

Isabella Caporuscio finished with a career-high six goals, two assists, six draw controls, four caused turnovers, and four ground balls in the victory, leading the Seawolves in all categories.

Defensively, the squad totaled 21 caused turnovers and 18 ground balls. Along with Caporsucio, Alexa Constant led the Seawolves with four caused turnovers and four ground balls. Natalia Altebrando got her first start for Stony Brook, collecting a career-high three saves while Fracnesca Viteritti split time and made a career-high four saves.

For Bryant, Emily DeGeorge scored six times, while Riley O’Mara added three tallies and one for Amelia Piercy, Peyton Bosshardt, and Ashling Marshall each. Goalkeeper Sam Centofante made nine saves in net on a .321 save percentage.

HOW IT HAPPENEDAfter a Bryant tally to start the game, Caporuscio netted a pair to put the Seawolves ahead. The Bulldogs responded with a free position goal to tie it up as Maclay gave Stony Brook a 3-2 lead after the first quarter.

The Seawolves dominated through the second, scoring six of the eight goals total as Stony Brook put up 16 shots on goal in the first half compared to Bryant’s seven.

Stony Brook came out of the gate strong in the second half, scoring three straight goals for a 12-4 lead. The Bulldogs pieced together some offense to score four of their own ending the third with the Seawolves up 13-8.

The Stony Brook squad would outscore Bryant, 4-3, through the fourth quarter to secure the 16-12 victory in their season opener.

“Happy for our team to be 1-0, we went up by eight and let our foot off the gas and the game finished closer than it should of. That is something that we will learn from and get better.    Took a little time for us to adjust playing on the smaller field and with the lighting but our offense performed at a high level.  We expect our defense to be better than we were today and that will be a point of emphasis this week.  Overall, 1-0 and onto the next one,” head coach Joe Spallina said postgame.

The team continues their road slate on February 19 at Villanova with first draw set for 1 p.m. on FloCollege. The Seawolves are 2-0 against the Wildcats all-time, defeating them at LaValle Stadium in both 2015 and 2024.

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#5 Breauna Ware lead the Seawolves to victory last Friday night. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics

Breauna Ware recorded a career-high 22 points to help lead Stony Brook women’s basketball over Hofstra in the Battle of Long Island, 47-42, at home on Feb. 7.

Ware led the Seawolves (11-11, 6-5) with a career-high in points and rebounds, adding three steals and an assist. Zaida Gonzalez tacked on 12 points, two rebounds and two steals, while Shamarla King chipped in as well with eight points and nine rebounds.

Hofstra out-rebounded Stony Brook, 48-43, as the Seawolves had seven different players grabbing at least one board. Led by King’s three offensive boards, the Seawolves did a great job crashing the glass, pulling down 11 boards. Stony Brook’s defense also forced 14 Pride turnovers which turned into 20 points, while holding them to 29.5 percent from the field and 14.3 percent from beyond the arc.

After falling behind 2-0, Stony Brook went on a 5-0 run with 7:47 left in the first quarter, culminating in a driving layup from Janay Brantley and a three pointer from King, to take a 5-2 lead. The Seawolves then surrendered that lead and entered the second quarter down 11-9. Ware grabbed four rebounds, as King scored a team-high five points with three rebounds. The Seawolves fought back in the second period, narrowing the deficit to 21-20 by the time halftime rolled around. Ware, King, and Gonzalez combined to score Stony Brook’s 11 points.

The Seawolves came out of halftime with a rally, going on a 6-0 run to expand its lead to 33-26. Defensively, Stony Brook took advantage of seven Hofstra turnovers, scoring nine points off of takeaways and held them to only seven points through the third quarter.

The Battle of Long Island would become a back-and-forth affair as each scored a pair of buckets to start the fourth quarter. Ware would score 10 points to help the Seawolves hold on to the lead and emerge victorious.  

“Big win after a tough road stretch. Hofstra is a really good team … so we had our work cut out for us defensively. Really proud of our effort. It was very ugly but we stayed locked in to the game plan and to defending and that’s why we overcame and were able to get the victory,” said head coach Joy McCorvey at the postgame press conference.

The team stays on the Island to take on Hampton for Faculty and Staff Appreciation on Feb. 14 at 12 p.m. This will be only the fourth all-time meeting between the Seawolves and Pirates in program history. Coverage is set to be available on SNY and FloCollege.

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Stony Brook Medicine participates in the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" campaign to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease.(2/7/25)

On Friday, February 7,  National Wear Red Day®, staff from Stony Brook University Hospital wore red to help raise awareness of women’s No. 1 killer – cardiovascular disease. The annual #WearRedDay during American Heart Month honors those we have lost to heart disease and aims to raise awareness of the actions we can all take to prevent it.

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