NYC area mid-majors had a relatively strong week and it was represented today as leagues handed out weekly awards and many of their players were amongst the honorees. Here is a quick rundown of all the honors that were garnered.
Category: Stony Brook
Five Thoughts: Stony Brook Falls to UConn
Stony Brook stayed with UConn for 30 minutes – and actually led by five at halftime – before tired SBU legs and blistering three-point shooting carried the Huskies to a 73-62 win. The Seawolves played yesterday against Canisius and pulled out a tough win, but it seemed that the legs finally gave out midway through the second half and Connecticut took advantage of it to hit some open threes.
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Stony Brook Hangs on for 82-75 Win Over Canisius
Stony Brook looked to make a statement against Canisius, after Sacred Heart snapped their 15-game home win streak last weekend. The Seawolves got out in front early and withstood a late Golden Griffins run for an 82-75 victory. Continue reading “Stony Brook Hangs on for 82-75 Win Over Canisius”
Busy Saturday on Tap in College Hoops
Saturday is typically a day when people think about college basketball, but give thanks for Thanksgiving holiday because now there are a ton of basketball teams in action today. Most of the New York City teams are on the road (though Stony Brook and St. John’s are home), which means it will be a tough day to get wins. It’ll also be a late one, as the final game – Columbia at San Francisco – isn’t until 10 p.m. ET. Continue reading “Busy Saturday on Tap in College Hoops”
Stony Brook’s defense is ready anytime
Even at 6 a.m. Stony Brook was ready to play their trademark defense. The Seawolves locked down Rider’s potent offensive attack and ground out a 54-46 victory at Alumni Gymnasium.
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Breakfast with Stony Brook and Rider
College basketball season started on Friday, but tonight it really gets going thanks to ESPN’s Tip-Off Marathon. One of the marquee events in the wee hours of the morning is Stony Brook at Rider. Big Apple Buckets is going to be there and to get you ready for the game, which tips off at 6 a.m., here are some things to watch for.
Stony Brook squeezes out 60-57 win at Marist
Stony Brook led by as many as 12 in the first half but Marist fought back, giving themselves a chance to tie with 6.9 seconds left down three.
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Everything You Need to Know: Stony Brook at Marist
Marist head coach Chuck Martin had been looking for one final home game on his schedule since August and found a match in the Stony Brook Seawolves for their season opener in an unusual way. Continue reading “Everything You Need to Know: Stony Brook at Marist”
Stony Brook Picked Second in America East, Brenton Unanimous All-Conference Pick
The Seawolves, coming off a regular season conference championship, were picked second in the preseason America East poll on Tuesday at America East Basketball Media Day.
Stony Brook gained four of eight possible first place votes and 58 total points. Vermont was named the first place team in the poll with 60 points and five first place votes.
Coaches cannot vote for their own team as part of the preseason poll. Boston University, which is ineligible for the championship as they will be moving to the Patriot League after this season, placed third. Albany, which will host the 2013 America East Tournament, placed fourth. Maine, New Hampshire, Hartford, UMBC and Binghamton round out the final five in the nine team league.
Senior Tommy Brenton was unanimously named to the six-man preseason All-America East team. Brenton, last season’s Defensive Player of the Year, joined Albany senior Mike Black as the only two unanimous selections to the team.
Boston University’s D.J. Irving, UMBC’s Chase Plummer, Maine’s Alasdair Fraser and Vermont’s Brian Voelkel were all voted to the preseason All-Conference team.
Q&A with Stony Brook Head Coach Steve Pikiell
Big Apple Buckets had a chance to catch up with Stony Brook head coach Steve Pikiell on the day after Jim Calhoun’s retirement press conference. We get his thoughts on Calhoun and his successor Kevin Ollie, his thoughts on the new NCAA rules and a $50,000 donation he made to Stony Brook University recently. Continue reading “Q&A with Stony Brook Head Coach Steve Pikiell”
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