STONY BROOK, N.Y. – Five Seawolves highlight the 2026 Stony Brook Athletics Rita & Kurt Eppenstein Hall of Fame class, as announced by the Athletics Department. The distinguished class will be enshrined in the Hall of Fame this coming fall.

The 2026 Hall of Fame class is composed of Matt Senk (Baseball), Dominick Reyes '13 (Football), Demmianne Cook '13 (Women's Lacrosse), Almaris Miranda '01 (Volleyball) and Mykeema Ford (Women's Basketball).

"Each of our honorees left a lasting imprint on Stony Brook Athletics, and I am elated that their legacy will be further cemented this fall when they become the newest members of our Hall of Fame. These five individuals helped to deliver some of the most memorable moments in our history, while contributing to our department's upward trajectory during their time at Stony Brook," said Director of Athletics Shawn Heilbron.

The 2026 Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Friday, September 18. Register now by clicking here. For more information email seawolvesunited@stonybrook.edu or call 631-632-7705.

Matt Senk, Baseball

Matt Senk took control of the helm of the Stony Brook baseball program in 1991, a Division III program that had recorded just six winning seasons since its inception in 1966. Over the next three decades, Senk built Stony Brook into one of the most respected programs in the country. Among his most iconic accomplishments: a trip to the 2012 College World Series, Baton Rouge Super Regional Championship, Coral Gables Regional Championship, six NCAA Tournament appearances, six conference tournament championships and seven regular season titles.

One of just 12 Division I head coaches to eclipse 950 career wins, and the only one to do so entirely at one program, Senk ended his career with 967 career wins and was one of only 27 coaches in NCAA history to record 960 or more victories at a single school. During his 35-year tenure at Stony Brook, the Seawolves posted 26 winning seasons, topping the 30-win mark 13 times and achieved a program-record 52 wins in 2012, which led the nation.

The 2012 season remains the pinnacle of Senk's career, and one of the greatest runs in college baseball history as the Seawolves "Shocked the World" on their way to a historic appearance in the College World Series. Stony Brook finished the regular season 43-11 with the highest winning percentage (.796) in the country. After capturing their fourth America East title, Stony Brook earned a spot in the Coral Gables Regional, where they upset Miami and won three straight elimination games. Stony Brook then stunned the college baseball world by defeating six-time national champion LSU in Baton Rouge to win the Super Regional, becoming the second-ever No. 4 seed to reach the College World Series since 1999, and the first Northeast school to reach Omaha since 1987.

Under Senk's guidance, Stony Brook became a steady producer of professional talent. 29 MLB Draft picks and 57 professional contracts signed came from his program, with five Major Leaguers, including Joe Nathan '97 (six-time MLB All-Star), Travis Jankowski '12 (2023 World Series Champion), Tom Koehler '08, Nick Tropeano '11 and Daniel Zamora '15.

Senk retired following the conclusion of the 2025 season, leaving behind a lasting legacy defined by championships, player development, academic excellence and the transformation of a once-modest Division III team into a nationally recognized powerhouse.

Dominick Reyes '13, Football

A four-year player, three-year starter and two-time All-Big South honoree, Dominick Reyes graduated from Stony Brook as the program's leader in solo tackles. He went on to continue his professional career, moving from the gridiron to the Octagon, turning professional as a mixed martial arts fighter in 2014. Known as "The Devastator", Reyes is 16-5 in his professional career and is currently the No. 11 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Reyes came to Stony Brook in 2008 after a prolific high school career in Hesperia, California. After redshirting in 2008, Reyes played in all 11 games in 2009 and made four starts at safety, finishing fifth on the team with 49 tackles. Reyes and the Seawolves earned the program's first-ever ranked win in the season-finale, clinching a share of the Big South Championship.

He took a big leap in year two, starting in all 11 contests for the Seawolves and leading all Big South defensive backs with 67 tackles. In 2011, Reyes and the Seawolves finally laid claim to an outright Big South Championship, earning an automatic bid to the FCS Playoffs for the first time in school history. Stony Brook hosted in-state rival UAlbany in the first round at LaValle Stadium, defeating the Great Danes to advance, with Reyes sealing the victory with an interception in the final minute.

An all-conference first teamer, Reyes helped Stony Brook vault into the top-ten in the NCAA and guided the program back to the FCS Playoffs. The Seawolves topped Villanova before falling on the road at Montana State in their second straight trip to the FCS postseason. Along the way, Reyes became the program's all-time leader in solo tackles and he closed out his Stony Brook career by earning the 2012 Team Defensive MVP award.

After his collegiate football career, Reyes went pro in MMA. He won his first six fights before earning a contract with the sport's top promotion, the UFC. He improved to 12-0 in his professional career after winning his first six fights in the UFC, earning a title shot in 2020. After a nearly two-year layoff, Reyes returned to the Octagon in 2024 and has won five of his last six fights. He sports a professional record of 16-5-0, with 11 first-round finishes, 10 knockouts and two wins by submission.

Demmianne Cook '13, Women's Lacrosse

Demmianne Cook, the most prolific goal scorer in Stony Brook women's lacrosse history, rewrote the history books during her stellar two-year playing career at Stony Brook. The Nesconset, Long Island, native netted a school-record 158 career goals and led the nation with 90 goals in 2013, a mark that is tied for 18th-most in a single season in NCAA history. She helped a program that won just four games in 2011 win its first-ever NCAA game, an 8-6 victory over Towson in 2013.

One of the nation's best two-way players during her time on Long Island, Cook also set a program record when she controlled 96 draws in 2013 and finished her career at Stony Brook third all-time in draw controls (157) and fifth in points (173).

Cook became Stony Brook's first-ever Tewaaraton nominee and was named to the watchlist for the prestigious award in each of her two seasons as a Seawolf. She also garnered multiple All-America honors, being named one of the top players in the country by various media outlets throughout her career.

Upon the completion of her collegiate career, Cook played in the North-South Senior All-Star game before becoming a member of the inaugural Team STX squad, the nation's first elite post-collegiate women's lacrosse team. Cook served on Spallina's staff in 2014 and 2015, helping guide her alma mater to back-to-back America East titles, NCAA Tournament appearances and ranked wins over Florida, Northwestern, Notre Dame and UAlbany.

Cook went on to earn her Master of Business Administration in Sports Management from Lynn University in 2021 and is currently a Physical Education teacher and coach at Pine Crest School in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area of Florida.

Almaris Miranda '01, Volleyball

A dominant force during Stony Brook volleyball's transition to Division I, Almaris "Mia" Miranda established herself as one of the most prolific players in program history. In two seasons on Long Island, she rewrote the record book, delivered a conference championship and set a standard of excellence that continues to define the program more than two decades later.

Miranda still holds Stony Brook's single-season Division I records for kills, kills per set and total attacks. Despite playing just two seasons, Miranda still remains inside the program's top-10 in career kills, kills per set and digs per set.

After beginning her collegiate career at the University of New Mexico, Miranda transferred to Stony Brook in the fall of 1997. In the Seawolves' final season as a member of Division II in 1998, Miranda was a six-time All-Tournament team selection during the season. She completed the season with 604 kills, the seventh-most in the nation, while her 4.31 kills per set ranked 28th in Division II. For her efforts, Miranda earned All-Region honors and was named the Northeast Conference Most Valuable Player after helping the squad claim the title for the first time in program history.

As a senior, Miranda was named a co-captain alongside fellow Hall of Famer Jessica (Serrano) Plugues '00 on Stony Brook's first-ever Division I team. She compiled 623 kills and 5.56 kills per set, single-season program records that still stand to this day. Miranda's play helped the Seawolves reach the 20-win plateau in their inaugural season as a member of Division I and earned her team MVP honors in 1999.

Miranda currently resides in Buffalo, New York and is a Spanish and French language teacher. A long-time club, high school and college coach, Miranda has remained close to the game of volleyball and especially close to Stony Brook, remaining an active supporter of the Seawolves. 

Mykeema Ford, Women's Basketball

Stony Brook's second all-time leading scorer and a three-time all-conference selection, Mykeema Ford becomes the 12th women's basketball player to be enshrined in the Rita & Kurt Eppenstein Athletics Hall of Fame.

Ford twice led the America East in scoring and assists. She closed her career as the program's Division I leader in career points (1,831), assists (417), three-point field goals made (181) and free throws made (408). She ended her illustrious career as the No. 11 all-time leading scorer in America East history and sits at No. 17 in conference history currently.

A four-year letterwinner at Trenton Catholic in New Jersey, Ford came to Stony Brook and made an immediate impact in the 2003-04 season. She led the team, and all first-year players, while ranking eighth overall in scoring in the conference, earning all-rookie distinction. She set a then-program record with seven three pointers made in a victory over Boston University.

In year two, Ford led the conference in both scoring and assists, earning recognition on the America East Second Team. She again finished atop the conference in assists in 2005-06, engineering the second-best turnaround in the NCAA. The Seawolves went from a 20-loss season in 2004-05 to a Division I program record 20-win campaign in 2005-06, the school's first since the 1988-89 season and earned its first-ever WNIT bid. Ford earned recognition on the America East First Team and All-Met Second Team.

Ford's Stony Brook career culminated with America East Player of the Year honors in 2007. A four-time conference player of the week during the regular season, Ford led the America East in scoring with 19.3 points per game, becoming the first player in program history to earn conference player of the year distinction. Ford finished her career scoring in double figures in 39 consecutive games, which was third among active players in the nation, earning All-Met First Team honors.

Following the completion of her collegiate career, Ford signed a contract with the WNBA's Washington Mystics. She went on to create her own basketball camp, Ford's Focus at the West Ward Community Center, before embarking on a coaching career alongside her former coach and mentor from 2011-16. In 2019, Ford was enshrined in the Trenton Central High School Hall of Fame and in 2022 was inducted into the Mercer County Basketball Hall of Fame.

About the Stony Brook Athletics Rita & Kurt Eppenstein Hall of Fame

The Stony Brook University Department of Athletics Hall of Fame began in 1991 with the induction of its first members. Since that first ceremony, some of Stony Brook's most decorated athletes, celebrated coaches and valued supporters have been enshrined in the Hall in recognition of their accomplishments.

On October 20, 2007 the Hall of Fame was dedicated as the Rita & Kurt Eppenstein Athletics Hall of Fame to honor the memory of Rita and Kurt Eppenstein, two quintessential New Yorkers whose lives serve as a higher lesson in ethics, character and perseverance, and who sacrificed much to enable their son to graduate from college and law school, and to enjoy the opportunities and experiences that flowed from their own American dream. Their son, Ted Eppenstein '68, was enshrined in the Hall of Fame in the fourth class to be inducted in 1994.