Feb. 3, 2004

Stony Brook (2-15, 1-7 AE) vs. Northeastern (9-8, 3-5 AE)
February 4, 2004 * 7:00 p.m.
SBU Sports Complex * Stony Brook, N.Y.

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Today's Matchup
The Seawolves (2-15, 1-7) once again aim to snap their seven-game losing streak and eight-game home losing streak when they host Northeastern (9-8, 3-5), which is in the midst of a four-game losing skid, this evening.

The Seawolves own a 3-1 all-time advantage over the Huskies. The teams split the season series last year, with NU taking the first game in Boston, 73-70, and SB winning the second at home, 57-55.

The game will be televised live on the Empire Network at 7 p.m. with a delayed broadcast on NESN at 9:30 p.m.

Scouting the Huskies
Northeastern returns four starters and eight letterwinners from a team that went 8-20 a year ago.

The Huskies are led by Maralene Zwarich, who is averaging 15.4 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. After starting out the conference season 3-1, NU has struggled as of late and is currently on a four-game losing streak. Last time out, the Huskies lost at UNH, 58-52.

Last Time Out
Heather Ernest scored a game-high 21 points to lead Maine to a 63-53 win over Stony Brook on Sunday. SB rallied to trim a 17-point deficit to seven on a 10-0 run fueled by back-to-back three's by Mykeema Ford. Ernest pushed the Black Bear lead back into double-digits with a three-point play to put the game out of reach. Ford finished with 19 points while Jessica Smith logged a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead SB.

Ford Earns Second Rookie of the Week Award
Mykeema Ford was named the America East Rookie of the Week for the week ending Feb. 1. It marked the second time this season the freshman earned the award.

Ford put together an outstanding week, averaging 25.0 ppg while burying 11 three pointers in SB's two outings. Ford had a career night in the Seawolves near upset of BU, finishing with 31 points on 9-of-15 (.600) shooting from the floor, including 7-of-9 (.778) three-pointers. The seven three's set a new Stony Brook record and tied her for the third best single-game performance in America East history. Ford's 31 points tied her for the seventh best outing in school history. Against Maine she once again led the way with a team-high 19 points to go with three assists.

Hard Time at Home
Stony Brook has struggled at home this season, losing all seven outings at the Sports Complex so far.

In those seven losses, the Seawolves are shooting just .348 (145-of-417) from the field and .579 (73-of-126) from the free throw line, while their opponents are shooting .414 (152-of-367) from the floor and .724 (105-of-145) from the charity stripe. Opponents have outscored SB by a 447-381 margin in those games.

The Seawolves seven straight home losses to open the season marks the worst streak in school history. The previous worst start came in 1998-99 and 1995-96 as both teams started 1-4.

Smith, Ford Among Top America East Freshmen
Jessica Smith and Mykeema Ford are not only two of SB's top players, but two of the top rookies in the America East so far this season.

Entering today's contest, Smith ranks first among first-year players in rebounding (8.6 rpg), offensive rebounds (3.71 pg) and defensive rebounds (4.94 pg) and third in scoring (10.5 ppg). Ford stands first among rookies in both scoring (12.5 ppg) and second in three point field goals per game (1.76 pg).

Paw Prints
Sherry Jordan scored her 1,400th career point and moved into fourth place all-time at Stony Brook with 723 career boards vs. Binghamton on Jan. 24 . . . Kelly Watson returned to the lineup vs. Albany on Jan. 21 after a four-game absence. The Seawolves had been without the services of the point guard since she left with a knee injury three minutes into the Harvard game back on Jan. 3 . . . Jessica Smith is the only player to start in each of SB's 17 games this season . . . Smith, along with Mykeema Ford and Theresa LoParrino, is one of just three players to play in all 17 contests.

Seawolves in The America East
Five Seawolves are among the America East leaders in games played through Feb. 2. Sherry Jordan ranks first in the conference with 3.54 steals, third with 8.8 rebounds, third with 6.00 defensive rebounds, fifth with 0.92 blocks and 2.77 offensive rebounds and 14th with 11.2 points, 2.33 assists and a .620 free throw percentage. Jessica Smith ranks first in the league with 3.71 offensive rebounds, fourth with 8.6 rebounds and eighth with 4.94 defensive rebounds. Bojana Bogetic is fourth with 1.00 blocks and 13th with 1.93 offensive rebounds. Mykeema Ford is tied for seventh with 1.76 three point field goals and 10th with 12.5 points per outing, while Kelly Watson is 14th with 2.31 assists per game.

Notable
The Seawolves have been outscored 251-211 in the second half over the course of their current seven-game losing streak. During the skid, SB is shooting just .360 (144-400), while its opponents are shooting .435 (167-384) . . . Stony Brook shot a season-best 77.8 percent (14-18) from the free throw line at Albany on Jan. 21. The Seawolves entered the game shooting just 61.5 percent (142-231) from the charity stripe for the season . . . with their loss to New Hampshire on Jan. 10, the Seawolves failed to win consecutive games since defeating UNH and Northeastern last season on Feb. 2 and 5, respectively . . . in SB's outing vs. IPFW Nov. 29, the Seawolves shot over 50 percent for the first time since March 5, 2003 vs. Albany (55.2 percent), which covered a span of five games.

Built Ford Tough
Mykeema Ford had a record-setting performance vs. Boston University Jan. 28. The guard hit 7-of-9 three-pointers, setting a new Stony Brook record while tying for third all-time in the America East for three's in a game. With her career-high 31 points, Ford also tied for the seventh-best single-game performance in school history.

That's the Sherry We Know
Sherry Jordan, who has struggled most of the season, put together a solid all-around game vs. Boston University on Jan. 28.

Jordan shot a season-best 63.6 percent (7-11) to finish with 18 points. The senior added a game-high 11 rebounds and three steals, three assists and two blocks. Jordan currently leads the America East in steals (3.54 spg) and is second in rebounding (8.8 rpg).

Breaking the Shooting Slump
In its last outing vs. Boston University, Stony Brook shot a solid 44.7 percent (21-47), marking just the second time in eight games the Seawolves shot over 40 percent in a game.

SB has struggled from the field all season, managing just 38.5 percent (378-983) shooting as a team.

T-Lo Moving Up
Senior Theresa LoParrino continues to move up on Stony Brook's all-time record book in several categories.

The guard stands in sixth place all-time with 242 free throws, 12 away from fifth place (Lisa White, 254). LoParrino also moved into tie for ninth with 164 assists and third with a .768 (242-of-315) free throw percentage.

LoParrino ranks in several other categories, including three point field goals (second, 100) and free throw attempts (eighth, 315).

Oh, Sherry
Senior Sherry Jordan is looking to make her final season at Stony Brook a memorable one.

A two-time all-conference pick and a preseason all-league selection, Jordan has scored in double-figures in 75 of the 88 games she has played in, including 27 games with 20 or more points and four with 30 or more.

Jordan currently has 1,428 career points, good for fourth all-time at Stony Brook. She needs just 100 points to pass Katie Browngardt (1,527 points, 1988-91) on the list for second place all-time. Michele White (1983-87) is the Seawolves' leader with 2,183 career points.

The forward stands fourth all-time at Stony Brook with 239 steals and 524 field goals and sixth with 740 rebounds and 204 assists.

Milestones Approaching
Several Seawolves are approaching milestones during the 2003-04 season.

Against Binghamton on Jan. 24, Sherry Jordan scored her 1,400th point while Danielle DeGiorgio pulled down her 400th rebound and Theresa LoParrino drained her 100th three point field goal.

Here is a look at a few of the milestones that could be reached at some point this season:

Points
1,500 - Sherry Jordan (has 1,428)

Assists
100 - Stephanie Barlett (99)

Games Played
100 - Danielle DeGiorgio (93)
100 - Sherry Jordan (88)

Steals
100 - Danielle DeGiorgio (95)
100 - Theresa LoParrino (81)

Free Throws
300 - Sherry Jordan (297)
100 - Danielle DeGiorgio (90)