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Game 27 vs Drexel: 2/16 @ 8:00PM on CBS Sports Network
By: Oakes Date: February 15, 2026, 8:02 am
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Drexel: 13-13 overall, 7-6 in CAA Play (3-8 on the road)
Notable CAA Wins: vs Stony Brook, vs WM, @ Monmouth, @ Elon
Stony Brook returns home to IFCU to play Drexel after a tough,
but probably predictable, at the home arena of a tough Towson.
They face a Drexel team, currently the 3rd best defense in the
CAA, that inflicted the most embarrassing loss on the Seawolves
that we have seen in years in January. But this is also a team
that just lost to Monmouth by 20 pts in their own building —
which is something to note considering Stony Brook only loss to
them by one at IFCU earlier this month. This isn’t just a
revenge game for Stony Brook— it’s a pivotal game for both teams
as they both sit at 7-6 in the CAA standings.
Regardless of the horrific loss the last time these teams met,
Drexel remains the lowest scoring offense in the CAA. It is also
reassuring that Drexel has the 2nd worst record on the road of
the top 8 teams in the conference
Shane Blakeney, the team’s leading scorer at 13.5 PPG, is
someone certainly to watch for. But it’s not someone Pratt can’t
outproduce. Their PG Eli Beard is someone that really needs a
hand up on him at all times right now. Stony Brook held him to 8
pts last time— but he has been on fire in CAA play recently. He
has knocked down 14 of his last 25 threes (56%) and can’t be
left open on the perimeter.
This Drexel team likes to play small, prioritizing minutes for
four guards and one big (Victor Panov or Garfield Turner). But
it’s notable that Turner missed Drexel’s last game vs Monmouth
because of some kind of an injury. How serious? I haven’t been
able to confirm, or if the injury will keep him out for Monday’s
game vs Stony Brook. But he is the team’s best rebounder and rim
protector, and if he’s out again that will hurt them. The 250 lb
center pulled down 12 rebounds in his last game vs Elon — and
Drexel lost the rebound battle to Monmouth in their next game by
10 with him sidelined. Stony Brook isn’t the best rebounding
team as we know— but this is something they need to take
advantage of in this game to get those extra possessions.
With Turner possibly missing this game— they will be more
reliant on Victor Panov. He is more of a stretch four like Goods
— taking most of his FG attempts from outside the three-point
line. Panov is not your traditional rim protector like Turner is
and I think will present a significant hole for their defense
should Turner indeed miss this one. Stony Brook should also see
more of 7-footer Michael de LaPorterie in Turner’s absence, but
is even less assertive than Panov. This scenario bodes well for
Pratt who thrives at the rim.
Another player Stony Brook shouldn’t lose sight of in this 2nd
game between these two programs is Dylan Tingler. The sophomore
wing was seemingly all over the place in the their last meeting—
leading them with 13 pts off the bench, 5 boards and 2 stls.
Tingler also led the charge for Drexel in their last game vs
Monmouth where he scored a team high 19 pts and a team high 6 rb
(stepping up on the glass with Turner out). Coming off the bench
or not, this young man is already one of the best players on
Drexel and could be next season’s leading scorer for them if he
isn’t lured away in the portal. Tingler has a bright future.
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Stony Brook: 15-11 overall (7-6 in CAA Play)
Notable CAA Wins: vs Hofstra, vs Charleston, @ Campbell, @ Elon
In the Seawolves ugly loss to this team in January, Pratt had
one of his worst games of the season going 4/15 from the floor.
He was met by a tougher Drexel perimeter defense than was
probably expected, as they entered the game 0-3 in CAA play. But
his outlet passes to Goods and Brown weren’t turning into
offense either — all while Andrej was still figuring it out
offensively.
Pratt will be met with some decent perimeter defense in this
game, but I don’t think it will be as imposing as Jack Doumbia
was during the Towson game. If he can establish himself early at
the rim vs a vulnerable Drexel interior defense I think he
should get back on track in this one.
Andrej Shoshkikj has simmered down in the last two games since
his hot streak from January 10th - February 5th. He has hit just
6/18 from the field and only 1/7 from three in the last two
games. I think Andrej will have a bounce back game in this one—
this isn’t December Andrej. Drexel guarded him well last time—
holding him to just 4 pts on 1/7 shooting. On a positive note,
Andrej has increasingly forced turnovers and has been wracking
up steals lately. His lack of defense was a knock on him in the
1st half of the season— but I think he has gotten more
comfortable on that end. Andrej has tallied two or more steals
in 5 of the last 9 games, including 4 vs Northeastern. His
defensive improvements aside— Pratt needs his running mate back
up in running on offense in this one. As a side note— why did he
come off the bench in the Towson game? I think that hurt his
ability to get in rhythm early in the game when he was brought
in. He should be written into the starting lineup every game
just like you brush your teeth each morning.
Richard Goods was another player who really struggled vs Towson
in the early going. He did knock down two threes early in the
2nd half — but he needs to find ways to get himself going
earlier in games. Goods’ clutch 2nd half shooting is great— but
it would be nice if they didn’t always come when Stony Brook is
trying to make a comeback push.
Goods had a strong 10 rb vs Monmouth and another 7 rb vs
Northeastern before getting boxed out heavily by Towson’s bigs
who held him to just 3 boards. This is a game he, Oleg, Gorman
and Valentiny should be able to assert their size and get this
team some much needed rebounds— especially if Turner isn’t going
to be out there.
I also want to give Oleg his flowers for a decent effort vs
Towson, because I have been tough on him lately. Oleg grabbed 5
boards off the bench in a game where our starting bigs had a
combined 4 boards. It was the first time he’s had 5 rebounds
since the Marist game December 21st — and also the first time he
had two field goals in a game since he UNCW game on January
10th. Not to mention no turnovers! These are the type of minutes
we want to see from Oleg off the bench.
Stony Brook didn’t play that bad defensively in that loss—I mean
they only gave up 57 points on 39% from the field. It was the
Seawolves lack of offense that lost them that game — highlighted
by that nightmarish show of a 2nd half where they mustered only
four field goals.
Stony Brook notably had 1 single point from their bench in their
last loss to Drexel. Now that Simmon and Butler has broken into
the rotation and have gained confidence scoring with regular
minutes— I think that’s gonna be the biggest difference in this
game. Drexel didn’t have to worry about them last time— and I
think Geno knows these guys need to play a huge role in this
revenge game.
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The theme of this game shouldn’t just be getting back on track
after a loss to Towson— but should be about taking the Drexel
loss in January personally as I hope this game was circled in
the calendar in the team locker room. If Garfield Turner is out,
Pratt and the rest of this team should look more comfortable
attacking the rim in this one. Drexel has a strong defense, but
you have to think Stony Brook’s offense will look much more
comfortable at home (and hopefully come into this game with a
chip on their shoulder).
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Re: Game 27 vs Drexel: 2/16 @ 8:00PM on CBS Sports Network
By: OldSeawolf Date: February 15, 2026, 8:12 am
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Solid write-up, Oakes! With Hofstra and W&M losses yesterday,
this game takes on a new meaning, since a win would mean we're
either back in the 3 (if Monmouth loses today) or the 4.
Suddenly, the Towson loss doesn't feel as devastating. Pratt
needs to have a big game -- coming off a poor game vs Towson, he
hasn't had 2 bad games in a row all season. Come to think of
it, he's really only had 2 bad games all season, one of which
was at Drexel. We really need to come out and play well in this
nationally televised game and deliver a win. A loss would bury
us back in the pack and would be somewhat crippling.
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Re: Game 27 vs Drexel: 2/16 @ 8:00PM on CBS Sports Network
By: Oakes Date: February 15, 2026, 8:17 am
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A strong win is needed here indeed! Hit them hard and hit them
early.
We want retribution from the January loss!
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Re: Game 27 vs Drexel: 2/16 @ 8:00PM on CBS Sports Network
By: sbu1991 Date: February 16, 2026, 6:56 pm
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Feels like a must win for the bye
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Re: Game 27 vs Drexel: 2/16 @ 8:00PM on CBS Sports Network
By: Chairman of the Board Date: February 16, 2026, 7:30 pm
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cold shooting. down 27-16 early.
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Re: Game 27 vs Drexel: 2/16 @ 8:00PM on CBS Sports Network
By: Chairman of the Board Date: February 16, 2026, 7:45 pm
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what a turnaround. SB up 36-35 at half. Drexel could only
register TOs.
contributions from everyone, Goods in particular.
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Re: Game 27 vs Drexel: 2/16 @ 8:00PM on CBS Sports Network
By: ecasadoSBU Date: February 16, 2026, 7:51 pm
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What a turnaround. left them down 8. Stepped away from TV for a
few minutes. By the time I get back it's halftime 36-35.
Missed a 20-8 run. WOW!
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Re: Game 27 vs Drexel: 2/16 @ 8:00PM on CBS Sports Network
By: ecasadoSBU Date: February 16, 2026, 8:54 pm
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ICE IN THEM VEINS!!! HOLY MOLY. What a shot
68-67 BROOK
Gotta hold now boys!!!
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Re: Game 27 vs Drexel: 2/16 @ 8:00PM on CBS Sports Network
By: Chairman of the Board Date: February 16, 2026, 9:01 pm
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shosh with a HUGE pickpocket!
PS i thought the refs were right on the challenge call- goods
may have touched it- not enough evidence to overturn.
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Re: Game 27 vs Drexel: 2/16 @ 8:00PM on CBS Sports Network
By: Chairman of the Board Date: February 16, 2026, 9:05 pm
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what a great win. great great great.
in the beginning of the 2nd half, gorman made a veteran play-
give & go, backdoor cut, into a double team, pump fake, and a
layup. that was great too.
monster plays down the stretch from simmon and pratt and of
course, goods. oh and shosh with the steal and 2/2 FTs to seal
the win.
not a lot of minutes from Koj but from what i saw- he's
improving. btw Pratt with 8 boards.
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