Stony Brook University on Long Island, New York is home to the Seawolves and will face the Marquette Golden Eagles in their first-ever game. Founded in 1957, SBU has grown to over 25,000 students and boasts notable alumni such as Joy Behar and Adrien Brody. The Seawolves, led by head coach Geno Ford, finished last season with a 20-15 record and are looking to overcome challenges as they head into a hard-fought season that has seen them ranked low in preseason polls ranked.

Through the numbers

• Last season, Stony Brook finished with a 20-15 record and ranked 168th in KenPom and 158th in BartTorvik.
• The Seawolves were expected to finish 9th out of 14 Colonial Athletic Association teams next season.

Yes but

Although the Seawolves have a solid history, their low preseason rankings suggest they may struggle with other rival teams in the CAA. This could impact their performance and standing in conference play.

state of affairs

• Stony Brook returns Jared Frey, their leading scorer from last season, as well as standout rebounder Andre Snoddy.
• Under head coach Geno Ford, the team is looking to improve on its 78-78 record during his tenure.

What's next?

The Seawolves will need to take advantage of their returning players and potentially make strategic adjustments in order to compete effectively as their season begins with the goal of improving their position in the conference.

Conclusion

The upcoming game against Marquette will be a crucial test for Stony Brook and will show whether they can exceed their expectations and leverage their strengths to make an impact in the upcoming season.