-SB Men's Basketball wins again, defeating UMBC at Pritchard Gymnasium by a score of 80-68. The team is on an 8 game winning streak to retain first place, and has won 14 of the last 15 games. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/020912aaa.html
-SB has released more versions of the new university seal, which will retain some of the aspects of the older seal, notably the scarlet and the rays of light:
The old SB seal, pictured at left, will be replaced by the updated version pictured on the right.
-The Organization website has reached a new mark, eclipsing 2,000 hits in one month for the first time. In January 2012, the website totaled 2,041 hits.
#34- Mike Andreassi '15 (attack) #38- Justin Berger '15 (defense) #22- Sean Brady '13 (goal) #46- Mike Diggle '15 (midfield) #6- Andrew Dorsey '15(defense) #23- Connor Duddy '15(midfield) #35- Alex Harris '15 (midfield/defense) #30- Bryan Judge '15 (defense) #18- Ryan Keneally '12 (goal) #14- Pat McGushin '15 (goal) #24- Nick Pelella '15 (midfield/FO) #16- Matt Scalera '15 (midfield/defense) #20- Jeff Tundo '13 (attack) #7- Nick Watson '13 (attack)
-Attackman Mike Andreassi '15, shown above playing for Team Long Island in the Empire State Games, will make an immediate impact on attack as a freshman.
-Adrian Szkolar of the SB Statesman reported on SB Lacrosse scrimmaging both Sacred Heart and Lafayette on 2/4/12. Coach Nagle was pleased, saying "it was a good first day... they capitalized on their chances... I don’t think they turned it over more than twice". http://www.sbstatesman.com/mens-lacrosse-sweeps-scrimmages-in-preliminary-action786
Sophomore Matt Bellando '14 netted 7G during the two scrimmages against Sacred Heart and Lafayette.
Saturday, February 11th 2012 University Track 11am- Stony Brook vs. Princeton 1pm- Princeton vs. Adelphi 2pm- Stony Brook vs. Adelphi
-SB Athletics reported on the Men's Basketball team, currently on a seven game winning streak and in first place in the AE. The team has won 13 of its last 14 games and hasnt lost at Pritchard Gymnasium since February 2011: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/020612aaa.html
-Bob Chavez of IL Indoor ranked the top 35 indoor lacrosse players in the world, including Rhys Duch '08 at #1. Chavez wrote that Duch is "steadily emerging as one of the top scoring threats in the game of lacrosse today... Quick, fast and tricky, the 2-time NLL All-Pro is a lethal threat and for the masses".: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/02/04/ilindoor-top-35-no-5-through-no-1/
Rhys Duch '08 scored five game-winning goals in 16 games during the 2011 season and is considered one of the best indoor lacrosse players around.
-StonyBrook.edu reported on the rebranding of the university seal and the medical enterprise. The new design allows for greater flexibility in sub-branding all of the University’s schools, colleges, institutes and centers, while maintaining a uniform presence. http://sb.cc.stonybrook.edu/branding/ The new Stony Brook University seal modernizes the current seal and preserves the two prominent existing design elements: the rays and the stars. -Jeff Matheson of LaxAllstars published his latest Fireside Chat featuring an interview with Kevin Crowley '11, including his time at SB, playing professional lacrosse, and his west coast influences. http://laxallstars.com/fireside-chat-with-nll-mll-pro-canadian-kevin-crowley/
The Campus Recreation Center is a 90,000 square foot facility between Pritchard Gymnasium and the Student Union, which will house a three–court gymnasium, a multipurpose indoor arena, an exercise room, dance studios, and offices.
-SB Lacrosse hosts Lafayette and Sacred Heart at LaValle Stadium on 2/4/12 for their first preseason scrimmage. Details here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/020212aaa.html Senior midfielder Jared LeVerne '12 will lead the Seawolves into action this Saturday at LaValle Stadium.
-The SB Alumni Association is inviting alumni to a reception with President Stanley about the future of Stony Brook University. To reserve your space, you must respond as soon as possible to Janet Masini by Friday, February 17. Details below:
President Samuel L. Stanley JR, MD The Future of Stony Brook University Thursday, 2/23/12 5:30 PM Cocktail Reception The University Club of New York One West 54th Street (5th Ave) New York, NY 10019 www.universityclubny.org
Jacket and tie required for men and similar standards for women RSVP to Janet Masini at (631) 632-6330 Janet.Masini@stonybrook.edu
SB Lacrosse opens up the 2012 season against on the road against Fairfield and Virginia and returns home to LaValle Stadium to take on Marist on 3/3/12.
After only three games in the NLL with the Philadelphia Wings, Stamp said Kevin Crowley '11 "has already established himself as the most dangerous player on their attack".
-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor named his NLL Week 4 Stars, including Kevin Crowley '11 again, stating that Dan Dawson and Crowley are a "...towering right side... a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses."http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/01/31/nll-three-stars-of-week-4/
Dan Dawson of the Philadelphia Wings carries Kevin Crowley '11 in celebration after an overtime goal against the Washington Stealth.
SJU Coach Taylor Wray said Kevin Crowley '11"is among the premier players in the game today, but more importantly, he is a person of impeccable character who will act as a great teacher and mentor for the young men in our program".
-The Organization will hold its Annual Odd/Even Alumni Game at LaValle Stadium on 4/21/12, followed by the varsity taking on Hartford at 7:00pm. More details to follow.
-SB Athletics posted updated photos of the construction of the Dubin Family Athletic Performance Center: http://www.goseawolves.org/facilities/ston-10-dubin.html# The Dubin Family Athletic Performance Center is expected to be completed in the Fall of 2012.
Incoming midfielder Anthony Berardis '16 scored the game winning goal in overtime last spring to secure the Section 1 Class A championship against Yorktown.
-Laxpower.com reported that Coach Nagle received a commitment from midfielder Dylan Curry '16 (East Meadow, NY / East Meadow HS) for the Class of 2016:
Dylan Curry '16 East Meadow, NY / East Meadow HS Midfield 6'0'' 180lbs #8 Incoming midfielder Dylan Curry '16 has started at East Meadow HS since his freshman year and was named Captain and All Conference in 2011.
-2011 All Conference
-2011 Stats: 23G, 5A, 41GB -2011 LI Showcase (Nassau)
In addition to his duties on the lacrosse field, Dylan Curry '16 quarterbacks East Meadow HS football. Curry compiled 220 yards against Freeport HS to win the 2011 Nassau Conference A Football Championship.
