-SB Athletics reported on the America East 2012 Preseason Poll, in which SB was picked to finish 2nd with 20 votes. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/020912aaa.html
For more coverage, visit the America East for a preview video of all six AE teams: http://www.americaeast.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=14000&SPID=6539&SPSID=59672
SB Lacrosse was picked to finish second in the conference in 2012 behind Hartford University. Click on the image above to see the preview video.
-SB Lacrosse opens up the 2012 season on the road against Fairfield University on 2/18/12. Find the entire schedule here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/sched/ston-m-lacros-sched.html
More media coverage is available below:
-Laxpower LAGR: http://www.laxpower.com/lagr/updates/
-Fairfield Livestats: http://fairfieldstags.com/sports/2010/8/31/GEN_0831100422.aspx?id=29
-SB Liveblog: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/sched/ston-m-lacros-sched.html
-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.
-SB Athletics has posted player profiles for the 2012 season, including the new faces (listed below). http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/mtt/ston-m-lacros-mtt.html
#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.
-SB Athletics posted the details of the remaining preseason scrimmages here (details below): http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/020712aaa.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook
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
-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 set to be completed at the end of 2012. You can find more information and construction photos here: http://www.stonybrook.edu/facilities/projects/current/main_campus/?campus_rec_center
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.
-Greg Logan of Newsday reported on SB Football signing key transfers for the 2012 season: http://www.newsday.com/sports/college/star-iowa-rb-transfers-to-stony-brook-1.3490994
-The SB Statesman reported that the SB Arena construction funding has been approved and the project will move forward in 2012.
-SB Athletics published its NLL Week 2 report, compiling the performances of Rhys Duch '08, Jordan McBride '11, and Kevin Crowley '11 here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/012612aaa.html
-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor named his NLL Stars of Week 3, including Kevin Crowley '11 for his 5G, 1A performance against the Washington Stealth: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/01/24/nll-three-stars-of-week-3/
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".
-SB Women's Lacrosse coach Joe Spallina was named head coach of the Long Island Lizards: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/01/29/breaking-joe-spallina-be-named-long-island-lizards-new-head-coach
-Bob Chavez of IL Indoor reported on NLL rookies, stating that Kevin Crowley '11 is a favorite for Rookie of the Year. Chavez also mentioned Jordan McBride '11 of the Colorado Mammoth in the article. http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/01/24/nll-week-3-rookie-report-kevin-crowley-adam-jones-running-away-from-the-pack/
-Jeff Matheson of LaxAllstars interviewed Kevin Crowley '11 in his latest Fireside Chat on his roots in west coast Canadian lacrosse, his four years at SB, pro lacrosse, and his latest move to Philadelphia: http://laxallstars.com/fireside-chat-with-nll-mll-pro-canadian-kevin-crowley/
-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.
-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor reported on transition play in the NLL, including two clutch goals by Kevin Crowley '11. The article pictures Crowley as well: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/01/26/il-indoor-roundtable-why-did-scoring-drift-back-towards-normal-in-week-3/
-Alex Lee of NLL.com interviewed Kevin Crowley '11 on scoring the game winning goal in overtime against the Washington Stealth. Crowley had 5G, 1A on the night. http://www.nll.com/news_article/show/130400?referrer_id=398485
-Graeme Perrow of IL Indoor published the latest Money Ballers column, stating that Kevin Crowley '11 is already a Rookie of the Year candidate in the NLL: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/01/23/money-ballers-thats-more-like-it-%e2%80%93-close-games-low-scores-and-overtime/
Brian Shanahan of IL Indoor also cites Crowley as a Rookie of the Year candidate: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/01/23/nll-power-rankings-week-3-2/
In his first two NLL games, Kevin Crowley '11 has totalled 8G, 6A including an overtime game winner against the Washington Stealth.
-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor interviewed Philadelphia Wings coach John Mouradian, who said Kevin Crowley '11 "is a big-game player... a No. 1 draft pick... in a lot of really important games... a rookie in the NLL, but he is not a rookie in being a game-breaker, a game-changer. That is why we were so excited when we had a chance to get him.” http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/01/22/junior-joins-millennium-club-to-keep-mammoth-perfect-jts-still-pretty-good-too/
Stamp also mentioned that Rhys Duch '08 of the opposing Washington Stealth scored 3A and picked up 13 loose balls in the one goal contest against the Wings. http://www.nll.com/game/game_sheet/2189792
Rhys Duch '08 is one of the top leading scorers in the NLL.
-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor reported on the Jacksonville Bullies (which includes Tom Compitello '11 and Adam Rand '11) moving forward with the 2012 season later this Fall, despite being disassociated with the NALL: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/01/23/nall-notebook-bullies-continue-to-prepare-for-fall-nall-announce-ireland-ex-game/
-Ty Pilson of IL Indoor conducted a roundtable discussion with IL contributors regarding the NLL season, in which Stephen Stamp included that after only two games, Kevin Crowley '11 "is already one of the best players in the league." : http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/01/20/ilindoor-roundtable-first-full-weekend-of-nll-games-is-full-of-unique-storylines/
-Chris Goldberg of LI Lacrosse News featured Tom Monzo '16 on his commitment to SB Lacrosse. Monzo stated that he chose SB Lacrosse “mainly for (Coach Nagle)... I like the size a lot better than a smaller school.” http://lilacrossenews.com/2012/01/19/mens-recruit-stony-brook-signs-penn-charter-pa-senior-defenseman-monzo/
Recruit Tom Monzo '16 plays for Braveheart Lacrosse (NJ), and was also named to the Philly Showcase Gait Fab 40 All-Stars in 2010.
-Ty Xanders of Inside Lacrosse reported that midfielder Gerard Cunningham '17 (Levittown, NY / MacArthur HS) has committed to SB Lacrosse. Cunningham, a rising junior, is the fourth commitment for the Class of 2017: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/01/11/recruiting-roundup-no-15-pifani-north-carolina-2013s-princeton-notre-dame-towson
Gerard Cunningham '17
Levittown, NY / MacArthur HS
Midfield
5'10'' 160lbs
#4
As a sophomore in 2011, Gerard Cunningham '17 registered 19G and garnered All Conference honors. Cunningham also played for the Long Island Express, the LI Showcase Nassau Team, and the Brine Shootout.
Chris Goldberg of LI Lacrosse News interviewed Cunningham on his commitment, stating that he chose SB because he "loved the campus and sports facilities... the coaching staff is great.” http://lilacrossenews.com/2012/01/09/mens-recruit-macarthur-junior-midfielder-cunningham-commits-to-stony-brook/
Dana Richard of the Levittown Patch interviewed Cunningham on his success on the football and lacrosse fields, in basketball and in the classroom (photos included): http://levittown-ny.patch.com/articles/whiz-kid-gerard-cunningham
In addition to lacrosse, Gerard Cunningham '17 (left) also plays football and basketball and is an honor student.
