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The Stony Brook women’s basketball team fell to Monmouth, 75-61, on Jan. 5 at the OceanFirst Bank Center in West Long Branch, N.J. Despite Janay Brantley’s first career double-double and Breauna Ware dropping 19 points, the Seawolves were defeated by the Hawks for their first CAA loss of the season.  

Janay Brantley

The Seawolves had three players score in double figures, led by Brantley and Ware who each scored 19 points. Brantley added a team-high 10 rebounds as Shamarla King chipped in with 15 points, seven rebounds and four steals.

Stony Brook struggled out of the gate, scoring only 12 points with King accounting for seven herself. Monmouth pieced together a team-effort first quarter with six players scoring through the opening frame to take a 23-12 lead. 

Stony Brook then started off the second quarter by going on a 7-0 run, highlighted by buckets from Brantley and Ware, to narrow its deficit to 23-19. The Hawks responded and expanded their lead, leaving the Seawolves trailing 38-25 heading into halftime.

After intermission, Stony Brook cut its deficit to 40-28 before going on a 6-0 run, punctuated by a basket from King, to trim its deficit to 40-34 with 6:21 to go in the third. Monmouth countered and stretched its lead once again heading into the fourth with a score of 58-42. Stony Brook played well near the basket, scoring 14 of its 17 points in the paint.

The Seawolves continued to shrink their deficit at 65-55 with 4:44 to go in the contest. The Hawks responded and outscored the Seawolves the rest of the way, ending the game with a final score of 75-61. Stony Brook took advantage of five Monmouth turnovers in the quarter, but it wasn’t enough to help the Seawolves emerge victorious.

Up next, the team welcomes William & Mary to Long Island for the conference home opener on Jan. 10. The Seawolves and Tribe tip-off at 7 p.m. from Stony Brook Arena, with the contest airing live on SNY and streaming on FloCollege.

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Following a historic 2024 season, Stony Brook Athletics has announced that Stony Brook football season tickets for the 2025 season are on sale now! 

Fans will not want to miss the chance to watch second-year head coach Billy Cosh lead a team fresh off its best season since 2018, with the most overall wins, most home wins, and highest national ranking in six years. 

Next season’s home slate includes matchups with in-state rival Fordham, the first meeting with Merrimack since 1998 and a game against FCS playoff team Rhode Island. The Seawolves also host CAA rivals Towson, Bryant, and North Carolina A&T.

Cosh, the second-youngest head coach in the nation, led Stony Brook to the biggest turnaround in the FCS this season, improving from a 0–10 record in 2023 to an 8–4 record in 2024. Under his guidance, the team rose from a last-place preseason projection to achieve its highest conference standing since 2018. Cosh’s efforts earned him both the CAA Coach of the Year and the AFCA Region 1 Coach of the Year honors.

Several Seawolves players were recognized for their exceptional performances during the 2024 season. Running back Roland Dempster became the second player in program history to be nominated for the prestigious Walter Payton Award. His record-breaking season ranked him in the top five nationally for rushing yards, rushing yards per game, and rushing touchdowns.

Additionally, defensive lineman Rushawn Lawrence and Dempster were named to the All-CAA First Team. Kicker Enda Kirby, defensive back Rudy Silvera, and tight end Cal Redman earned spots on the All-CAA Second Team, while offensive lineman Niko Papic and linebacker AJ Roberts received All-CAA Third Team honors.

Season Ticket Renewal Form: https://stonybrookathletics.com/sb_output.aspx?form=28
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Season Ticket Renewals Before February 1st:
Chairback – $85
Chairback 4+ – $75
Bleacher Reserved – $65
General Admission – $50

New Season Tickets and Season Ticket Renewals after February 1st:
Chairback – $100
Chairback 4+ – $90
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General Admission – $65

To purchase season tickets, call 631-632-WOLF (9653) or email the ticket office at [email protected].

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#4 Janay Brantley looks to pass the ball during Friday's game. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics

Janay Brantley scored a career-high 25 points and Breauna Ware added 19 to push the Stony Brook women’s basketball team over the Northeastern Huskies, 72-51, to open CAA play on the road in Boston, Mass. on Jan. 3.

Brantley led the Seawolves with 25 points as Ware tacked on 19 points, five assists and two steals and Dallysshya Moreno chipped in with 10 points and nine rebounds off of the bench.

Stony Brook shared the ball well in Friday’s contest, racking up 15 assists on 29 made field goals. Individually, Ware and Shamarla King each dished out five assists for the Seawolves.

The Stony Brook defense held Northeastern shooters to just 35.7 percent from the field. The Huskies did not get many second opportunities on the offensive end, as they grabbed only seven offensive rebounds and scored six second chance points while Stony Brook pulled down 30 defensive rebounds.

HOW IT HAPPENED

After falling behind 3-2, Stony Brook went on a 5-0 run with 7:53 left in the first quarter, culminating in a three from Brantley, to take a 7-3 lead. The Huskies fought back but the Seawolves still entered the quarter break with a 20-17 advantage. Brantley led through the first 10 minutes with seven points as Stony Brook tallied 10 of their points in the paint.

Northeastern rallied to take a 24-23 lead before Stony Brook went on a 6-0 run starting at the 5:57 mark in the second period, highlighted by a bucket from Ware, to go up 29-24. A pair of three pointers from Brantley would help the Seawolves hold a 34-28 advantage going into halftime.

Stony Brook continued to preserve its first half lead before going on a 7-0 run, punctuated by a three from Zaida Gonzalez, to expand its lead further to 49-36 with 4:02 to go in the third. The Seawolves added a bucket to close out the quarter with a 55-40 edge.

Stony Brook kept its lead intact before going on a 6-0 run, finished off by Elizabeth Field’s layup, to grow the lead to 72-51 with 44 seconds to go in the contest, a score which would hold for the rest of the game.

“Great road win to start conference play,” noted head coach Joy McCorvey postgame. “We battled through Northeastern’s runs and put together multiple stops in a row which helped us pull away in the second half. Brantley was huge for us tonight on both ends of the ball. She works so hard, and I’m glad she was rewarded on the offensive end with a career high tonight. Ware also played tremendous minutes tonight and was very efficient with her scoring along with five assists. A big focus for her has been finding the balance of getting others involved while also being a scorer for us. Moreno was a major spark off the bench and helped give us a big presence on the glass and finished with 10 points.”

“We are continuing to work hard on sharing the ball and limiting our turnovers and tonight we did that with 15 assists and only six turnovers. Huge growth for us and hopefully we can bring that momentum into Sunday’s game. Quick turnaround, but we will celebrate this first one and move on to Monmouth,” she added.

The team returns to the court on Sunday, Jan. 5 to take on Monmouth in West Long Branch, N.J. with tip-off scheduled for 2 p.m. The Seawolves are 5-3 all-time against the Hawks as they emerged victorious in their last matchup on Feb. 4, 2024, down the shore, 78-62. The game will be streamed live on FloCollege.

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Wolfie the Seawolf mascot. Photo courtesy of SBU

Following their best season since 2018, the Stony Brook football team, in collaboration with the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA), has unveiled its 2025 schedule. The Seawolves will play six games at LaValle Stadium, open their season with a historic trip to San Diego, and the much-anticipated “Battle for the Golden Apple” at UAlbany.

Season Opener in San Diego

Stony Brook begins its 2025 campaign on August 28 with a first-ever matchup against San Diego State. The game marks the Seawolves’ sole FBS opponent of the season, extending their streak of competing against at least one FBS team every full season since 2010. Stony Brook will aim to secure its second all-time victory over an FBS opponent, with their first win coming against Army in 2012.

Home Opener at LaValle Stadium

The Seawolves return to LaValle Stadium on September 6 to face Rhode Island in their first meeting since 2023. Stony Brook holds a 7-3 all-time record against the Rams and will look to snap a three-game losing streak against the Rams. Stony Brook ended a 13-game losing streak with their victory over Stonehill in last season’s home-opener and owns 6-5 record in their last 11 home openers dating back to 2013-14.

Rivalry with Fordham Continues

On September 13, the Seawolves host Fordham in their ninth all-time meeting. After three consecutive losses to the Rams from 2021 to 2023, Stony Brook claimed a 27-21 victory in the Bronx last season. The all-time series is currently tied 4-4, 2-2 on the road and home, with Stony Brook seeking to gain the edge.

First-Ever Trip to Lindenwood

Stony Brook will head to Saint Charles, Missouri, on September 20 for its inaugural matchup against Lindenwood University. Lindenwood, coming off a 5-7 season, highlighted by a victory over No. 6 Southeast Missouri State, represents a fresh challenge for the Seawolves.

Non-Conference Finale vs. Merrimack

On September 27, Stony Brook welcomes Merrimack to LaValle Stadium for the first time since 1998. The Seawolves hold a 2-0 all-time record against Merrimack, whose 2024 season featured victories over 2024 Stony Brook opponents in Fordham, Stonehill, and Morgan State.

Battle for the Golden Apple

Stony Brook will travel to UAlbany on October 4 to defend the Golden Apple after reclaiming it in 2024. This will mark the 27th meeting between the rivals, including the 11th straight season with both schools members of the CAA, with UAlbany leading the series 15-11.

Road Game at Monmouth

Following a bye week, the Seawolves travel to the Jersey Shore to face Monmouth on October 18. Stony Brook seeks to end a three-game losing streak against the Hawks and avenge their 2024 season finale defeat. This marks the 11th meeting all-time between these two programs, Monmouth holding the series lead with seven wins and three defeats.

Home Clash with Towson

The Seawolves host Towson on October 25 for the 11th meeting between the teams. Stony Brook snapped a three-game losing streak to the Tigers in 2024 with a record-setting six-touchdown performance by quarterback Tyler Knoop. The Seawolves will be looking for their first victory at LaValle Stadium over the Tigers since 2017.

Voyage to Maine

Stony Brook begins the final month of the regular season on November 1 with a trip to Orono to face Maine. This will be the Seawolves’ first visit to Maine since their 2023 defeat and marks the 11th all-time meeting between the programs. The Black Bears hold a 6-4 advantage in the series, including a 4-2 record in games played at Maine.

Matchup Against the Aggies

On November 8, Stony Brook will host North Carolina A&T in the first-ever meeting between the two programs. The Aggies joined the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) in 2023 and have posted a 2-21 (0-16 CAA) record over their two seasons in the conference. Before joining the CAA, North Carolina A&T recorded a 12-10 record from 2021-23 in the Big South and dominated the MEAC with a 31-5 record over their final three seasons in the league.

The Final Road Trip

The Seawolves will travel to Villanova on November 15 for a challenging matchup against an FCS Playoff contender. This will be the ninth all-time meeting between the programs, with Stony Brook looking to avenge their 2024 defeat at LaValle Stadium. The Seawolves’ last two victories over the Wildcats came against ranked Villanova teams, and they are seeking their first win in the series since 2019.

Home Finale

Stony Brook concludes the regular season on November 22 with a home game against Bryant. The Seawolves secured an overtime victory in their 2024 meeting in Rhode Island and hold a 3-2 advantage in the all-time series. Stony Brook has won three consecutive games against the Bulldogs, dating back to 2018.

About the 2025 CAA Schedule 

The conference slate includes four home games and four road contests for each team. There is at least one conference game during all 13 weeks of the schedule, starting with Campbell at defending champion Rhode Island on Friday, August 29.

The non-conference schedule features 16 games against FBS opponents, including three Big Ten opponents (Iowa, Maryland, Penn State) and three ACC foes (Duke, NC State, Virginia).

Four CAA Football teams earned FCS playoffs berths in 2024, which marked the third year in a row and 14th time overall that at least four teams were chosen. The conference has had at least one team

advance to the semifinals in 10 of the last 12 years and has had a team reach the national championship game 11 times since 2003.

To purchase season tickets, call 631-632-WOLF (9653) or email the ticket office at [email protected].

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#3 C.J. Luster II takes control of the ball during Thursday's game. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics

Stony Brook men’s basketball dropped its conference opener on the road at Monmouth, 76-58. The Seawolves were paced offensively by Joe Octave’s team-high 15 points.

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • The two sides played a tight first half for the most part before Monmouth opened up a double-digit lead in the closing moments.
  • Stony Brook led on two separate occasions early on, 5-3 and 7-2. The Hawks regained the lead and never relinquished it from that point on.
  • The Seawolves kept Monmouth’s leading scorer, Abdi Bashir Jr., in check for the first 14 minutes of action, but back-to-back triples by Bashir gave the Hawks their largest lead of the evening, 28-19, with 5:23 to play in the first half.
  • An Octave three pointer followed by an Andre Snoddy basket trimmed the deficit to four points, but Monmouth scored nine of the final 10 first-half points over the final four minutes to take a 12-point lead into the break.
  • The Seawolves faced a double-digit deficit for the remainder of the game. CJ Luster II scored the opening basket of the second half to make it a 10-point game, but the Hawks widened the gap from there on out.
  • Bashir took over offensively, scoring four straight baskets (three from beyond the arc), to pad Monmouth’s lead to 17 points with just under 11 minutes to play.
  • A late 9-0 run by the Hawks made it a 27-point game before Stony Brook chipped away in the final moments, ultimately falling 78-56.

“Bashir showed why he is a Player of the Year candidate. We had zero answer for him. Monmouth was undefeated last year at home and have won the only two at home they’ve played this year. We have a tough game Saturday with William & Mary coming off of a 25-point win at Hofstra tonight. We have to find a way to shoot the basketball better,” head coach Geno Ford said. “To only have eight turnovers and not be able to score more than 55 points is a real concern. We will need to be much better on Saturday afternoon.”

Up next, the team welcomes William & Mary to Long Island for the conference home opener on Saturday, January 4. The Seawolves and Tribe tip-off at noon from Stony Brook Arena, with the contest airing live on SNY and streaming on FloCollege.

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The Stony Brook women’s basketball team secured a 54-40 victory over Cornell to close out non-conference play on Dec. 22 on the Island.

Stony Brook was paced by Zaida Gonzalez who led the Seawolves with 20 points, seven rebounds and three steals. Shamarla King tacked on 14 points, six rebounds and two steals, while Breauna Ware chipped in with nine points from the bench.

Stony Brook grabbed 39 rebounds compared to Cornell’s 34, led by Gonzalez’s seven boards. The Seawolves’ defense held the Big Red to only zero percent shooting from beyond the arc and 35.2 percent from the field.

After falling behind 2-0, Stony Brook went on a hot 9-0 run with 8:07 left in the first quarter, culminating in a bucket from King, to take a 9-2 lead. The Seawolves then lost some of that lead but still entered the quarter break with an 11-6 advantage. Stony Brook did most of its first quarter damage in the paint, scoring eight of its 11 points close to the basket. Gonzalez, King, and Janay Brantley accounted for the offensive spark.

The Seawolves used the second period to increase their lead and entered halftime with a 19-12 edge. It was a low scoring half as the Seawolves held their opponent to less than 10 points each quarter through one half… the first time since last season on Feb. 18 against Elon.

After intermission, Stony Brook held on to its advantage and owned a 35-29 lead, showcasing a team effort coming from Gonzalez, King, Brantley, Ware, and Devyn Scott tallying 16 points.

Stony Brook kept widening its lead, expanding it to 44-35 before going on a 10-0 run, finished off by a Gonzalez jumper, to grow the lead to 54-35 with 2:13 to go in the contest. The Big Red narrowed the margin somewhat before the game was over, but the Seawolves still cruised the rest of the way for the 54-40 win.

After the holiday break and new year, the team will return to the court for the start of CAA conference play on Jan. 3 at Northeastern. Tip-off is set for 3 p.m. Coverage will be be available on FloCollege.

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Stony Brook men’s basketball held off a late push from Maine to secure a 74-72 victory on Dec. 21 at Stony Brook Arena. Joe Octave matched a season-best effort with 24 points to help the Seawolves pick up their 23rd consecutive win over the Black Bears.

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • The two sides played close for the entire first half; neither side trailed by more than eight points at any point over the opening 20 minutes of action.
  • Maine kept things close thanks to its three-point shooting during the first 10 minutes of the first half.
  • Stony Brook used an 18-5 run over a span of eight minutes down the stretch to turn a five-point deficit into an eight-point advantage with less than four minutes to play before intermission.
  • The Black Bears whittled their deficit down to four points entering halftime, but baskets from Octave and Ben Wight to begin the second half pushed Stony Brook’s lead back to eight points.
  • A pair of free throws by Collin O’Connor at the 11:53 mark of the second half increased the Seawolves’ lead to double figures, 52-41, for the first time in the contest.
  • Stony Brook’s lead grew to 14 points later in the period following a 6-0 run before Maine held Stony Brook without a point for nearly three minutes to make it a two-possession game.
  • CJ Luster connected on a trifecta with 4:55 remaining on the clock to put Stony Brook ahead 66-57.
  • Despite not registering another made field goal over the final four-plus minutes of action, Stony Brook held off a ferocious comeback from Maine to pull out the two-point victory.
  • Maine’s press defense caused issues for Stony Brook in the final minutes, forcing the Seawolves to turn the ball over multiple times and use their final two timeouts. The pressure helped Maine turn an eight-point deficit with 58 seconds left into a two-point deficit and a chance to tie or win the game on the final possession. Stony Brook came up with a loose ball on Maine’s final offensive possession and dribbled out the clock to escape victorious.

STATS AND NOTES

  • Octave matched a season-best mark with 24 points. He has now scored double-digit points in 10 of Stony Brook’s 12 games. Octave and Luster have combined to score 20 or more points in five games this season.
  • Stony Brook converted on 21-of-22 (95%) at the free throw line, a season-best mark. The Seawolves 21 made free throws are the most since February 29, 2024.
  • Stony Brook shot 50 percent from deep (7-14), the second-best mark for the Seawolves this season. Fifty percent of Maine’s scoring came from beyond the arc.
  • The Seawolves improved to 4-0 this season when scoring at least 70 points.
  • Nick Woodard played 10 minutes off the bench, scoring nine points while shooting a perfect 4-for-4 from the floor.
  • Snoddy grabbed 11 rebounds, adding four points and a pair of steals. He has pulled down double-digit rebounds in three of his last six games.
  • Stony Brook improved to 30-14 all-time against its former America East counterpart. The Seawolves earned their 23rd straight victory over Maine and have now won 16 of the 22 contests and 13 straight on Long Island in the series history.

“We have had a heck of a week. I thought we played two games well, but struggled to finish both. Luckily, we had enough of a cushion today that we hung on late,” head coach Geno Ford said. “Maine has a nice team. They had already won on the road over an A-10 team and have played well on the road in general. We are getting better, but have a lot of work to do.”

The team returns after a holiday break, heading north to face in-state rival and former America East foe, UAlbany, on Sunday, December 29. Tip-off between the Seawolves and Great Danes is scheduled for 2 pm, streaming live on ESPN+ from the Broadview Center.

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Coach Billy Cosh

First Coach in Program History to Earn Award

First-year head coach Billy Cosh has been recognized as the 2024 AFCA FCS Coach of the Year, a significant milestone following Stony Brook’s remarkable turnaround season. This prestigious honor, announced earlier today by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), makes Cosh the first head coach in program history and second ever first-year FCS head coach to receive this accolade. 

This marks the third Coach of the Year award for Cosh this season. Previously, he was named the 2024 CAA Coach of the Year and the 2024 AFCA Regional Coach of the Year. After inheriting a team that endured a winless 2023 campaign, Cosh led the Seawolves to their best season since 2017. At just 32 years old, Cosh is the second-youngest coach in Division I football and has revitalized a program that was projected to finish last in the CAA Preseason Coaches Poll. Under his leadership, Stony Brook achieved an impressive 8-4 overall record (5-3 CAA), marking their first winning season since 2018 and their highest national ranking in six years.

This season represents the most significant turnaround in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), with Stony Brook improving from a 0-10 record in 2023 to 8-4 in 2024. Cosh’s eight victories also place him among the top-performing first-year head coaches in FCS history, and he is now the fastest head coach in program history to reach this milestone.

Stony Brook’s offensive and defensive statistics saw dramatic improvements under Cosh’s leadership. On offense, the Seawolves improved their scoring average from 15.2 points per game in 2023 to 29.6 points per game in 2024. They also increased their average total yards from 314.2 to 403.9, rushing yards from 104.1 to 170.3, and passing yards from 210.1 to 223.6. The team’s touchdown total soared from 19 in 2023 to 44 in 2024.

Defensively, the Seawolves allowed just 24.0 points per game this season, compared to 39.2 points per game in 2023. They also reduced total yards allowed per game from 470.7 to 373.5 and limited opponents to 32 touchdowns compared to the 53 allowed last year.

Under Cosh’s leadership, Stony Brook has excelled on both sides of the ball, ranking among the top 10 in FCS for several key categories: red zone defense (70%), red zone offense (90.2%), time of possession (32:27), fumbles recovered (14), turnover margin (0.83), and turnovers gained (26). The team also ranked in the top three in the CAA for fourth-down conversion percentage (63.6%), blocked punts (1), blocked punts allowed (0), passes intercepted (12), punt return defense (6.2), scoring offense (29.7), tackles for loss allowed (4.5), and several other categories, including time of possession, turnover margin, red zone offense, red zone defense, and fumbles recovered.

Cosh’s guidance has elevated several players to national recognition. Running back Roland Dempster became only the second player in program history to be nominated for the Walter Payton Award and earned First Team All-CAA honors. Defensive lineman Rushawn Lawrence also secured First Team All-CAA recognition. Tight end Cal Redman, kicker Enda Kirby, and cornerback Rudy Silvera were named to the Second Team All-CAA, while offensive linemen Niko Papic and AJ Roberts earned spots on the All-CAA Third Team.

The head coach for the Seawolves and Keiser’s Myles Russ join Colorado Mines’ Brandon Moore, Richmond’s Mike London and Valdosta State’s David Dean as the only coaches to earn AFCA National Coach of the Year honors intheir first season as a head coach. Dean was the Division II winner in 2007, London was the FCS winner in 2008, and Moore was the Division II winner in 2022.

The winners are selected by a vote of the Active AFCA members at four-year schools in the Association’s five divisions. The AFCA has named a Coach of the Year since 1935. The AFCA Coach of the Year award is the oldest and most prestigious of all the Coach of the Year awards and is the only one chosen exclusively by coaches.

The current balloting procedure involves selection of 25 regional winners: five regional winners in each of the five divisions – FBS, FCS, Division II, Division III and NAIA, who become finalist for national coach of the year. Following regional voting, five national winners – one from each division – are chosen. The other recipients for the 2024 AFCA Coach of the Year were Indiana’s Curt Cignetti (FBS), Valdosta State’s Tremaine Jackson (Division II), Salisbury’s Sherman Wood (Division III) and Keiser’s Myles Russ (NAIA).

To purchase season tickets, call 631-632-WOLF (9653) or email the ticket office at [email protected].

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Dallysshya Moreno looks to pass the ball during Wednesday's game. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics

The Stony Brook women’s basketball team returned to the Island on Dec. 18 with a 67-29 victory over Georgian Court. The Lions were held to just 25 percent from the field for a 12-for-47 shooting performance as the Seawolves’ defense dominated with 18 forced turnovers.

Stony Brook had three players score in double figures, led by Zaida Gonzalez, who had 17 points and six rebounds. Dallysshya Moreno recorded her first career double-double off the bench with a career-high 16 points and 11 rebounds. Breauna Ware chipped in as well with 13 points, six rebounds, and a team-high five assists and three steals.

Lauren Filien helped on the boards, grabbing a team-high 12 boards as Shamarla King added seven of her own as the Seawolves held a 58-20 advantage over Georgian Court.

Ioanna Giannopoulou made her collegiate debut with Stony Brook, adding a three-point bucket with less than 10 seconds to go in the contest.

After falling behind 8-6, Stony Brook went on an 11-0 run with 5:12 left in the first quarter, culminating in a bucket from Moreno, to take a 17-8 lead. The Seawolves then lost some of that lead but still entered the quarter break with a 17-9 advantage. Stony Brook did most of its first quarter damage scoring 14 points in the paint.

Stony Brook kept its first quarter lead intact before going on an 8-0 run starting at the 3:04 mark in the second period, highlighted by a bucket from Lauren Filien, to increase its lead to 32-16, a score that would hold until halftime. Stony Brook was strong from deep in the period, knocking down two three-point shots to account for six of its 15 points.

Following intermission, Stony Brook continued to expand its advantage, pushing it to 41-20 before going on a 6-0 run, punctuated by a basket from Moreno, to expand its lead further to 47-20 with 14 seconds to go. Stony Brook continued to play well near the basket, scoring 10 of its 15 points in the paint during the third quarter.

Stony Brook held a scoring advantage going on a 13-0 run, finished off by Giannopoulou’s three, to grow the lead to 67-29 with five seconds to go in the contest, a score which would hold for the rest of the game. Stony Brook took advantage of its opportunities in the post, scoring 14 of its 20 points in the paint highlighted by Moreno.

“Great win for our team! Feels good to be back in the win column. Proud of our team’s defensive effort of holding them to single digits each quarter. We continue to stress the importance of getting multiple stops in a row and limiting opponents offensive rebounds and we showed growth in that area. We finished 21-0 on the offensive glass and finished the night with 58 total. Rebounding is a measuring stick of our effort so very pleased with that tonight. There are areas we must still improve, but we will enjoy this win tonight and move on and focus on Cornell tomorrow,” noted head coach Joy McCorvey postgame.

The team closes out the year on Sunday, Dec. 22 at home against Cornell at 1 p.m. This will be the eighth meeting between the Seawolves and Big Red in program history. Coverage is set to be available on SNY and FloCollege.

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Andre Snoddy looks to pass the ball during Saturday's game. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics

Stony Brook men’s basketball picked up a road win over Rider in Lawrenceville, N.J. on Dec. 14, topping the Broncs 72-55 behind a 20-point performance by CJ Luster II and Andre Snoddy’s second double-double of the season.

The two sides were deadlocked 8-8 through seven minutes of action to open the contest. Stony Brook gained a six-point advantage, maintaining it until a 7-0 Rider run that put the Broncs ahead, 21-20, with five minutes to play in the half.

After grabbing a 25-22 lead, Stony Brook went on a 9-0 run with 1:36 left in the first half, culminating in a three from Luster, to increase its lead to 34-22. 

The Seawolves then lost some of that lead, but still entered halftime with a 34-24 advantage. Stony Brook relied on its three-point shooting in the period, knocking down seven shots to account for 21 of its 34 points. Rider trimmed its deficit to five points, but Stony Brook responded with a 12-0 run, finished off by a Joe Octave jumper, to grow the lead to 50-33 with 12:57 to go in the contest. 

Stony Brook’s lead grew to as large as 19 points down the stretch, maintaining a double-digit advantage for the remainder of the contest. The Seawolves held on to secure the 72-55 win. Stony Brook shot well again from three-point range in the half, hitting six shots from deep to score 18 of its 38 points.

“Great win for the guys. We have been getting better in practice, but we needed a solid game performance from a confidence perspective. I also thought that was the best game of Andre’s career, he was terrific,” head coach Geno Ford noted. 

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