Men's Basketball Wraps up Preseason Practice With First Game at Maryland-Eastern Shore on Friday

Seawolves to open 2009-10 season at Maryland-Eastern Shore on Friday at 7 p.m.

Stony Brook, N.Y. - Coming off its best season in its ten year Division I history, the Stony Brook University men's basketball team kicks off the 2009-10 season on Friday night, traveling to take on the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. Friday's contest will air locally on WUSB 90.1 FM and goseawolves.org with Curt Hylton announcing. The game can also be followed via gametracker at goseawolves.org.

The 2008-09 season saw Stony Brook finish 16-14 overall and 8-8 in the America East Conference, tying for fourth-place in the final regular season conference standings, the Seawolves best-ever America East Conference finish. The 16 overall wins and eight conference victories were the most for Stony Brook in its eight years as a member of the America East Conference.

Stony Brook head coach Steve Pikiell brings back a wealth of experience from that squad as he returns nine letterwinners including four starters. The group of returning starters is led by 2009 America East all conference second team selection Muhammad El-Amin (Lansing, Mich.). The 6-5 senior guard ranked seventh in the America East in scoring last season (15.7 points per game).

El-Amin was selected to the preseason all-conference team for the Seawolves, who were picked fourth in America East preseason coaches poll. It was the highest ever preseason ranking for Stony Brook.

Stony Brook also brings back a talented quartet of sophomores that set numerous program records last season. Tommy Brenton (Columbia, Md.) and Bryan Dougher (Scotch Plains, N.J.) were both named to the America East All-Rookie team, the first time in program history that two players have been named All-Rookie.

Brenton, Dougher and Danny Carter (London England) also combined to win the America East Rookie of the Week award seven times, the first time in program history that three different players have won the honor in the same season. Dougher and freshman Dallis Joyner (Norfolk, Va.) were two of just 20 freshmen in the country to start every game.

Joining the returners is perhaps the best recruiting class in the program's history as Pikiell welcomes four freshmen - swingman Preye Preboye (Springfield, Mass), shooting guard Lenny Hayes (Voorhees, N.J.), forward Eric McAlister (Hightstown, N.J.) and guard Marcus Rouse (Upper Marlboro, Md.)- as well as a transfer Patrick Dame (West Greenwich, R.I.) to his squad. The size, athleticism and versatility of the newcomers will give them a chance to contribute right away.

SBU will begin its season by playing eight of its first 11 games on the road. Pikiell's squad proved to be a formidable opponent on the road last season, winning a program record nine games away from home, including victories over Air Force and defending conference champion UMBC.

The Seawolves will once again count on a defense that was a major reason for their success last season. In 2008-09, SBU led the America East in scoring defense (60.4 ppg), three-point field goal defense (.309), steals per game (8.8) and turnover margin (+2.8). The scoring defense and three-point field goal defense mark ranked 31st and 30th in the country, respectively, with the steals per game ranking 25th.

Friday's game will mark the fourth season in a row that SBU has taken on Maryland-Eastern Shore. Stony Brook defeated the Hawks 60-44 last year at Pritchard Gymnasium after falling to the host Hawks 53-52 the previous season. Maryland-Eastern Shore is led by senior Neil Pitt, who was named to the All-MEAC preseason first team. Pitt averaged 16.0 points and 8.1 rebounds per game for the Hawks last season on his way to earning a spot on the All-MEAC second team.

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All Stony Brook men's basketball season ticket packages as well individual game tickets, excluding Albany and Binghamton, are now on sale and can be purchased at the Stony Brook University ticket office, by phone at 631-632-WOLF or online at www.goseawolves.org. The athletic ticket office is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and is located in the left corner of the atrium in Stony Brook Arena. Fans can also reach the ticket office by email at SeawolvesTickets@StonyBrook.edu.

Volleyball Falls In Home Finale

Volleyball Falls In Home Finale
Six seniors were recognized prior to the match

Stony Brook, N.Y. - Playing in its last home match of the 2009 season, Stony Brook University's volleyball team fell to Albany, 3-0 (25-18, 25-23, 25-20), on Sunday afternoon in Pritchard Gymnasium. Senior Harmonie Calinda (Huntington, N.Y.) paced the offense with 14 kills while junior Jeanette Gibbs (Port Jefferson, N.Y.) recorded 20 digs. With the loss, Stony Brook moves to 13-12 (5-4) on the season while Albany improves to 19-6 (9-0).

Following the senior day ceremony, the Seawolves came out flat, falling behind 6-1 behind three kills from Albany's Kalyn Mostert. SBU struggled to get things going offensively, as it recorded just six kills in the set. A pair of aces from Calinda and five service errors by the Great Danes kept the Seawolves within striking distance, but Albany's offense, which hit .410 in the set, was too much as they pulled out the 25-18 win.

Stony Brook was slow out of the gate again in the second set. Albany rattled off five points before the Seawolves were on the board. SBU would battle back, however, going on a 7-1 run to take its first lead of the match at 8-7. Senior Lisa Doremus (Glendale, Ariz.) and junior Ashley Headen (Alexandria, Va.) both recorded a pair of kills during the comeback. From there the two teams traded points before the Seawolves used a 5-0 run to extend their lead to three at 15-12. Behind the offense of Valerie Sourbeer, who recorded a set-high eight kills, the Great Danes slowly inched their way back into the set, eventually tying the score at 19-19. With the score knotted at 21-21, back-to-back kills by Sourbeer gave Albany a lead it would not relinquish as the Great Danes took a two set advantage.

For the third-straight set Stony Brook dug itself an early hole as Albany jumped out to a 5-0 lead. A kill from freshman Corinne Perry (Northport, N.Y.) and back-to-back aces by senior Lindsey Gordon (N. Patchogue, N.Y.) helped put the Seawolves back in the game, closing the gap to one at 6-5. Albany would score four of the next five points, however, to extend the advantage to four. SBU pulled within two at 10-8 on kill from Calinda, but would never get any closer as Albany finished the match with a 25-20 victory.
Stony Brook's senior class combined for 26 kills, 19 digs and four aces in its final home match. The Seawolves now travel to New Hampshire for a crucial match on Saturday. With a victory, Stony Brook will secure itself a place in the four-team America East Championship which will be held on the weekend of November 20th.

Volleyball Moves Into A Tie For Second With Sweep of Binghamton

Gordon hits .714

Stony Brook, N.Y. - Behind a season-high .371 team hitting percentage, Stony Brook University's volleyball team cruised to a 3-0 (25-17, 25-15, 25-13) sweep of Binghamton on Friday night in Pritchard Gymnasium. In the team's lone Friday night home match of the season, seniors Harmonie Calinda (Huntington, N.Y.), Lisa Doremus (Glendale, Ariz.) and Lindsey Gordon (N. Patchogue, N.Y.) all recorded double-digit kills. Gordon was errorless in her 14 attacks for a match-high .714 attack percentage. With the win, Stony Brook moves to 13-11 (5-3 America East) and into a tie for second place with UMBC, while Binghamton drops to 11-14 (3-5).

Stony Brook came out aggressive in the first set, jumping in front 5-1 behind two kills from Calinda and an ace by junior Jeanette Gibbs (Port Jefferson, N.Y.). The Bearcats crawled their way back into it, however, eventually using a 4-0 run to move in front by two at 10-8. A kill by Anna Lejina, her fourth of the set, put Binghamton up 13-9 before the Seawolves bounced back, scoring nine of the next 11 points to regain the lead at 18-15. Junior Ashley Headen (Alexandria, Va.) notched three kills during SBU's run. A Binghamton timeout could not slow the Seawolves as they went on to take the first set 25-17, allowing the Bearcats to record just one kill the rest of the way.

While Stony Brook's offense did record a .390 hitting percentage in the second set, it was the defense that led the way to its second set win. SBU recorded 19 digs in the frame, including four each from Gibbs and sophomore Bianca Hernandez (East Moriches, N.Y.). Despite not recording a block, Stony Brook's frontline continuously denied Binghamton's attack. Leading 7-4, Headen and freshman Sally Downs (Coppell, Texas) returned three-consecutive attacks by the Bearcats, with Downs eventually recording an unassisted kill. The Seawolves would record six unassisted kills in the set as Binghamton struggled handling serves.

Despite a back-and-forth start to the third set, Stony Brook saved its best for last, committing just one error while racking up five blocks and holding the Bearcats to a .094 attack percentage. Ahead by just two at 10-8, back-to-back aces by Doremus kicked off a 10-4 run by the Seawolves which helped secure the win.
Stony Brook wraps up its 2009 home schedule with a match against Albany on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Prior to the start, Stony Brook's Department of Athletics and the Seawolves volleyball team will honor this year's senior class of Michelle Burrola (Glendale, Ariz.) Harmonie Calinda, Lisa Doremus, Lindsey Gordon, Justine Hoffmann (Wading River, N.Y.) and Jamie Watson (New City, N.Y.).

Steve Pikiell Report Returns For Fifth Season On WUSB

Segment will begin on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 10:05 p.m.

Stony Brook, N.Y. - The 'Steve Pikiell Report' featuring fifth-year Stony Brook University head men's basketball coach Steve Pikiell will return once again on the longtime radio home for Stony Brook Athletics, WUSB (90.1 FM). The fifth-year segment featured on the "Sports Section" will start on Sunday, November 9 and continue every Sunday until the end of the 2009-10 season.

Veteran Seawolves broadcaster Jeff Bernstein will co-host the segment with various WUSB sports staffers and discuss game recaps/summaries and previews for the upcoming week. The segment will air at 10:05 p.m. each week.

The Seawolves open up the 2009-10 campaign on Friday, Nov. 13, traveling to take on Maryland-Eastern Shore. SBU opens its home schedule on Monday, Nov. 16, hosting Mt. St. Mary College at Pritchard Gymnasium. All 29 Seawolves men's basketball regular season games as well as any additional postseason contests will be aired live on WUSB 90.1 FM.

All Stony Brook men's basketball season ticket packages as well individual game tickets, excluding Albany and Binghamton, are now on sale and can be purchased at the Stony Brook University ticket office, by phone at 631-632-WOLF or online at www.goseawolves.org.

The athletic ticket office is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and is located in the left corner of the atrium in Stony Brook Arena. Fans can also reach the ticket office by email at SeawolvesTickets@StonyBrook.edu.

Fernandes, Rogic Lead Men's Soccer Over Hartford, 1-0

Seawolves will be #2 seed in upcoming America East Tournament

Stony Brook, N.Y. - Freshman Leonardo Fernandes (North Babylon, N.Y.) scored his team-leading sixth goal of the season and redshirt freshmanAnthony Rogic (Boonton, N.J.) made a career-high eight saves as the Stony Brook men's soccer team defeated Hartford, 1-0, on Senior Night at LaValle Stadium on Saturday night. With the win, the Seawolves locked up the #2 seed and earned a bye in next week's America East Tournament. Unbeaten in the last five games, Stony Brook is 5-9-3, 4-2-1. Hartford is 7-7-2, 4-2-1.

Rogic, who has allowed just two goals in the last five games, came up brilliantly on Hartford's first and only legitimate scoring chance. Sam Groves dribbled around a defender and blasted a shot that went through senior Collin Geoghegan's (Lindenhurst, N.Y.) legs. Anticipating a high shot, Rogic dived high to his left to make the save and keep the game scoreless.

On Stony Brook's next possession, a throw-in gave Stony Brook the early lead. In the 21st minute, freshman Antonio Crespi's (North Babylon, N.Y.) throw-in bounced through the box and found the leg of Fernandes, who tucked the shot into the lower right hand corner for the score.

Despite outshooting Stony Brook, 23-10, Hartford never managed any kind of scoring threat the rest of the game.

The 13 points recorded during conference play by Stony Brook is the most since 2005 when it went 6-1-1 on its way to an America East Championship and the NCAA Tournament. 

Stony Brook will await the winner of #3 Hartford and #6 Boston University to be played on November 7 at 7 pm. Prior to the game, seniors Diego Acero (Greenport, N.Y.), Oscar Leis(Ozone Park, N.Y.), Damion Brown (Kingston, Jamaica), James Palumbo (Carmel, N.Y.) and Geoghegan were honored.

Stony Brook Keeps Big South Record Perfect With 24-14 Win At Gardner-Webb

Sewaolves Remain Undefeated In Big South Play

Boiling Springs, N.C. - On a gray, rainy day in North Carolina, Stony Brook's football team overcame an early deficit and spoiled Gardner-Webb's homecoming with a 24-14 victory. Trailing 14-7 at the half, the Seawolves dominated the second half, limiting the Runnin' Bulldogs to just six yards rushing in the final 30 minutes and forcing three turnovers that helped the offense score 17 unanswered points. Senior Conte Cuttino (Uniondale, N.Y.) ran for 73 yards and sophomore Michael Coulter (Yorba Linda, Calif.) threw for a pair of scores as SBU remained undefeated at 4-0 in the Big South, improving to 5-4 overall.

"We played great defense the entire game," said Stony Brook head coach Chuck Priore. "I have to give a lot of credit to our offense as well. They could have been down, but that drive in the fourth quarter was as good a fourth quarter drive that I have seen. I am proud of our team. We are a four-quarter team and we got it done today."

After both teams punted on their first possessions, Gardner-Webb (5-3, 2-1 Big South) struck first in the game. Freshman Drew Evangelista (Cedar Grove, N.J.) pinned the Runnin' Bulldogs back on their own 15 after a 47-yard punt, but GWU was able to put together a nine-play drive that ended up putting points on the board. Aided by a 15-yard face mask penalty that moved the ball into Stony Brook's end of the field, Gardner-Webb quarterback Stan Doolittle scrambled up the middle and broke through to the end zone for a 27-yard score to make it 7-0 with 6:06 left in the first. Stony Brook's offense had trouble moving the ball in the opening quarter, and was held to 13 yards of offense as the score remained at 7-0 entering the second quarter. 

Stony Brook started the offense moving in the second quarter, bumping its output up to 101 yards. The improved play paid off midway through the quarter when the Seawolves put their first points on the board. Starting on its own 21, SBU moved the ball steadily down the field before the drive appeared to stall on the GWU 30-yard line. Facing a fourth and four, Coulter had enough time in the pocket to find junior Donald Porter (Charles Town, W.Va.) who had found his way behind the defense down the left side line. Porter took the pass and dove into the end zone for the score to tie the game at 7-7 with 4:52 showing. Gardner-Webb answered on its next drive, however, when Doolittle found Marquis Sanders open in the left side of the end zone and with less than a minute left in the half the Bulldogs had regained the lead.

Stony Brook drove into Gardner-Webb territory on its first possession of the second half, but the drive stalled and the Seawolves were forced to punt. On the Bulldog's third play the ball popped out of the pile at the 16-yard line where junior Arin West scooped up the ball and took it into the end zone untouched for the game-tying score at the 11:04 mark. It was his first and the team's second defensive score of the year. The Stony Brook defense came up with two more big plays in the quarter, with sophomore Ryan Haber (Lafayette Hill, Pa.) recovering another GWU fumble to stop one drive, and the defensive line coming up with a stop on a fourth and inches that gave Stony Brook the ball at the GWU 45-yard line. The Seawolves took advantage of the play, eventually getting down to the GWU 10 on an over the shoulder catch by freshman Jordan Gush (Richardson, Texas). The drive stalled there, however, but SBU was still able to take its first lead of the afternoon when freshman Wesley Skiffington (Brandon, Fla.) booted a 27-yard field goal with 1:46 left in the third.

Stony Brook never trailed again. In the fourth quarter the Seawolves' defense held Gardner-Webb to 21 yards, including just two on the ground. With 10 minutes left in the game SBU took over on its own 23-yard line and began what proved to be the game-clinching drive. Cuttino ran seven times for 46 yards on the drive, picking up a pair of first downs along with way. Faced with a third and nine with a little more than two minutes to play, Coulter found Gush in the end zone, who dove and scooped the ball up for a 21-yard score.

Gardner-Webb got the ball back out to midfield, but senior Daniel Muy (Tallahassee, Fla.) jumped on another GWU fumble, its fourth of the day, snuffing out any last chance for the Bulldogs.

Cuttino finished with 73 yards on the ground and caught one pass for 40 yards to lead the Stony Brook offense. Coulter completed just nine passes, but they were good for 158 yards and a pair of scores. Gardner-Webb out gained Stony Brook, 315-287, but could not overcome four turnovers. Senior Tyler Santucci (New Kensington, Pa.) led the defense with 12 tackles, with West finishing with 11.

Stony Brook will be off this week, returning to Big South action on November 14 when it again ventures South, this time to take on Charleston Southern. Game time between the Seawolves and Buccaneers is set for 1:30 p.m.

Stony Brook Travels to Gardner-Webb in Battle of Undefeated Big South Teams

Stony Brook - Gardner-Webb game notes
Stony Brook, N.Y. - Stony Brook University's football team will be heading out of town for its Halloween festivities this weekend as it heads south for it's first-ever game in the state of North Carolina where it will play at Gardner-Webb University. It will be a key matchup between the Seawolves and Runnin' Bulldogs, as SBU (3-0) and GWU (2-0) both enter the contest undefeated in conference play. All of the action can be heard live on WUSB (90.1 FM), with the pregame show starting at 1:15 p.m.
KickoffBack on the road for the sixth time this season, Stony Brook will make its first-ever visit to Gardner-Webb for a key matchup in the Big South. With both teams coming into the game with undefeated conference records, the winner of the game could place itself alone in first place depending on the outcome of Liberty's (which is also undefeated in Big South play) game against Presbyterian. A win for the Seawolves will keep them in control of the conference race, regardless of the Liberty outcome, and also give the team a season best three-game win streak as well as back-to-back road wins. On a windy, rainy afternoon in front of a regional TV audience, Stony Brook handled both the weather and its opponent last week in a 16-10 win over Coastal Carolina. For a second straight week it was Conte Cuttino who put the winning points on the board for the Seawolves, this time taking a screen pass 28 yards in the fourth quarter for his first career TD reception. He also led the SBU ground game with a season-high 96 yards. Chris Tyler also hauled in a TD pass for SBU, the second of his career, in the second quarter. Defensively, Stony Brook shut down Coastal Carolina, holding it to just 157 yards, the first time this season the defensive unit has held an opponent under the 200-yard mark. In terms of passing efficiency Stony Brook is the top team in the Big South on both sides of the ball, leading the league in passing efficiency and passing defense efficiency. The game against Gardner-Webb will feature the top two passing attacks in the Big South.

The Opponent Winners of two straight and three of their last four, Gardner-Webb is one of three teams (Stony Brook & Liberty) that are currently undefeated in the Big South Conference. Coming in at 5-2 overall, the Bulldog's only two loses both came to FBS opponents (N.C. State and Buffalo). Last week the Runnin' Bulldogs rolled to an easy 68-0 win over NAIA opponent Southern Virginia. Boasting the top offense in the Big South, the pass happy Bulldogs are averaging nearly 400 yards per game, 230 of which come through the air. Quarterback Stan Doolittle has completed over 63 percent of his pass attempts and has been picked off just twice all season in 212 attempts. His favorite target is wide out James Perry III who has caught 36 balls for 457 yards and three scores this season. Gardner-Webb is no slouch on the ground either, with five players at or near 200 yards for the season led by Patrick Hall and his 281 yards. The last two Big South Defensive Player of the Year selections, Mario Brown and Jeffrey Williams, anchor a defense that is No. 2 in the Big South against the run, giving up an average of just 125.9 yards per game.
The Series This will be the second meeting between Stony Brook and Gardner-Webb. In the first meeting last season on Long Island, the Seawolves saw a 26-14 first half lead disappear in the second half in a 34-33 loss to the Bulldogs. Conte Cuttino and Ed Gowins combined for 330 yards on the ground, but Gardner-Webb threw for 394 yards to counter the SBU rushing attack. James Perry III caught nine passes for 153 yards to lead GWU.

Women's Soccer Defeats Albany, 2-0, To Advance To America East Semifinals

Seawolves to take on top-seeded Boston University in America East tournament semifinals on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Stony Brook, N.Y. - Freshman Meghan Gilley (Macungie, Pa.) scored the game-winning goal in the 68th minute to lead the Stony Brook University women's soccer team to a 2-0 victory over the Albany Great Danes in an America East tournament quarterfinal game on Thursday night at LaValle Stadium. Stony Brook will now travel to take on top-seeded Boston University in the semifinals on Sunday at 1 p.m.
The Seawolves improved to 7-9-2 with the victory as they advanced to the America East semifinals for the third straight season. Senior goalkeeper Marisa Viola (Cutchogue, N.Y.) made four saves in net for the Seawolves as she posted her fifth shutout of the season and the 26th of her career.
Junior Sarah Dwyer (Laurel, Md.) set up Gilley's goal as she drilled a pass from midfield in to Gilley, who received the ball on the right side of the six-yard box and then drilled it off Albany keeper Cate Crenson and into the net. It was the team-leading sixth goal of the season for Gilley.
Albany (8-10-1) nearly tied the game just over 10 minutes later as Chelsea DeVerna ripped a shot from six yards out on the left side. But her shot hit the right post and bounded off to the right.
The Seawolves capitalized on the missed opportunity right away as freshman Taryn Schoenbeck (Newark, Del.) got free on a breakaway just beyond midfield. She carried the ball to the top of the 18-yard box where she was met by Crenson, who knocked Schoenbeck down as she tried to maneuver towards the net.
The play resulted in a foul on Crenson and a penalty kick for Stony Brook. Freshman Sa'sha Kershaw (Baltimore, Md.), took the kick and hit it off the right post and into the top right corner of the net to put SBU on top 2-0 with 10:06 remaining in the game. Albany was unable to push across a goal over the final 10 minutes as the Seawolves went on to the victory.

DeVerna nearly gave Albany the lead early in the game as she headed a cross towards the right corner of the net. But Viola made a diving save to keep the game scoreless.
The game headed to halftime still scoreless, with Albany outshooting the Seawolves 4-2. Crenson made one save in the first half and two for the game. Viola made three stops in the opening period.
SBU almost scored in the opening minutes of the second half as sophomore Colleen McKenna (Manorville, N.Y.) sent a cross in from the left side. Sophomore Gabriella Petralia (West Hempstead, N.Y.) ran onto the cross but Crenson was able to knock the ball away.
McKenna came close to setting up a goal once again just minutes later as she again sent in a cross from the left side. But sophomore Holly Razzaghi (Bloomsburg, Pa.) just missed touching it into the right corner of the net and the ball skidded out of bounds.

Women's Basketball Picked Seventh In America East Preseason Poll

Seawolves open their season November 13th

Hartford, Conn. - Stony Brook University's women's basketball team has been picked to finish seventh in the America East this season, according to the conference's preseason coaches' poll. The poll was released today during the 2009 America East Basketball Tip-Off Event in Hartford, Conn.
Head coach Michele Cherry has four returning starters in a lineup that will be looking to improve upon last season's seventh place finish. Junior Kirsten Jeter (Elmont, N.Y enters the season just 350 points shy of 1,000 and 179 rebounds away from 500, while junior Misha Horsey (Wyncote, Pa.) has started all 60 games of her career.
Defending league champion Vermont just edged Hartford for the top spot in the preseason poll. Binghamton was picked third and New Hampshire and Boston University finished in a tie for fourth. UMBC finished one spot in front of the Seawolves while Maine and Albany rounded out the poll.
Stony Brook's first home game will be November 13 against Princeton and it will open America East play on January 2 on the road at Hartford.
2009-10 Preseason Poll
1. Vermont (5) 61
2. Hartford (4) 60
3. Binghamton 45
4t. New Hampshire 38
4t. Boston Univ. 38
6. UMBC 35
7. Stony Brook 23
8. Maine 13
9. Albany 11

Men's Basketball Picked Fourth In America East Preseason Coaches Poll; El-Amin Named To Preseason All-Conference team

Seawolves receive highest preseason ranking since joining the America East in 2001

Hartford, Conn. - Stony Brook University's men's basketball team was picked to finish fourth in the 2009-10 America East preseason coaches poll, which was unveiled at the conference's Basketball Tip-Off Event on Wednesday afternoon at the Connecticut State Capitol Building in downtown Hartford. It was the Seawolves highest preseason ranking since joining the America East in 2001. In addition, senior Muhammad El-Amin (Lansing, Mich.) was voted onto the preseason all-conference team.
Stony Brook returns nine letterwinners, including four starters, from last year's squad that finished 16-14 overall and 8-8 in the America East, tying for fourth in the final regular season conference standings; the Seawolves best-ever America East finish. The 16 overall wins and eight conference victories were the most for SBU in its eight years in the America East Conference.
A 2009 second team all-conference selection, El-Amin becomes just the second Stony Brook men's basketball player to earn a spot on the preseason All-America East team. El-Amin was seventh in the America East in scoring last season, averaging 15.7 points per game. The 6-5 guard also ranked second in free-throw percentage (.822) and fourth in three-point percentage (.384) and scoring during conference play (17.0 ppg.).
The Seawolves open the 2009-10 season on Friday, Nov. 13, traveling to take on Maryland-Eastern Shore. SBU kicks off its home schedule on Monday, Nov. 16, hosting Mount St. Mary College at Pritchard Gymnasium.
All Stony Brook basketball season ticket packages are now on sale and can be purchased at the Stony Brook University ticket office, by phone at 631-632-WOLF or online at www.goseawolves.org.
The athletic ticket office is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and is located in the left corner of the atrium in Stony Brook Arena. Fans can also reach the ticket office by email at SeawolvesTickets@StonyBrook.edu.