Jan. 7, 2005
Stony Brook, N.Y. -
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The Stony Brook men's basketball team squares off against America East conference rival New Hampshire Sunday afternoon. The Seawolves (5-7, 0-3) look for their first league win while New Hampshire (5-7, 1-2) is coming off a loss to Albany on Thursday. Tip-off is 1 p.m. and the game will be carried live on WLIE 540 AM.
Radio: The game will be carried live on WLIE 540 AM and WUSB 90.1. Listen on the internet at www.goseawolves.org
About UNH: UNH is 5-7, 1-2 in conference play after a loss to Albany on Thursday night. UNH is led by Blagoj Janev who leads the team with 12.8 points per game. Ben Sturgill is the team's top rebounder at a 7.2 rpg. clip.
Last Time Out: Stony Brook let a second half lead get away and fell to UMBC on Wednesday night by the score of 74-67. The Seawolves led 51-38 with 12:21 to play but the Retrievers went on an 18-2 run to take the lead. The Seawolves committed 11 second-half turnovers that contributed to the loss.
Versus UNH: The Wildcats hold a 4-3 series edge. The two teams split the season series last year, with the last meeting a 74-72 overtime win for the Wildcats that ended the 2003-04 regular season.
The Hardy Boy: Antwan Hardy netted 16 points against UMBC to continue his hot scoring streak. In his last five games, he has averaged 17.2 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. He has scored in double figures in six straight games and has taken over the team lead in scoring at 12.3 points per game.
Top Rookie: Hardy's efforts last week earned him his second America East Rookie of the Week honor this season. He has earned the honor twice in the last three weeks.
Pop Bounces Back: Baltimore native Mike Popoko enjoyed a solid outing in front of the hometown fans with a 12-point, eight-rebound effort against UMBC.
Orfini For Three: Senior Mike Orfini enjoyed a good shooting night from three-point range against UMBC. Entering the game with only two 3's for the year, Orfini was 3-for-4 from beyond the arc in the first half and went on to finish with a season-high 12 points.
