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Game 30 @ Hofstra: 2/28 at 7:00PM on MSG2 + FloSports
By: Oakes Date: February 27, 2026, 2:20 pm
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Hofstra: 19-10 overall, 10-6 in CAA (8-2 at Home)
The Seawolves head back over to Hofstra to play a team that has
shaken off the 5-game losing streak which Stony Brook help begin
in January. The Pride have now won 6 of their last 7 games -
which includes wins over Monmouth, Charleston and Towson.
Hofstra has also seized the the #1 spot in the CAA in both
Opponents FG% and Team 3PT%, neither of which they held the last
time these two teams met. While Stony Brook has had their number
in the last four matchups, Hofstra is eager to rectify that fact
and win the 2nd "Battle of Long Island" of the season. While
Seawolf fans were jacked up about this 2nd bout of the year vs
Hofstra, they will be without Erik Pratt after he was suspended
one game by AD Shawn Heilbron and the CAA for spitting at a
Monmouth fan during Thursday's game.
Cruz Davis remains, if you ask me, the runaway favorite to win
the CAA Player of the Year Award. Stony Brook was able to rattle
him in the 1st matchup and somehow did not allow him to get a
field goal until nearly four minutes into the 2nd half. Thats
not gonna be happening again. Pratt was the main Stony Brook
player to guard Davis and he really met the moment on that end
of the ball, but Stony Brook will have to go back to the drawing
board to find new ways to attempt to contain him without Pratt
out there. Even if he was available, I do not see a way that
Cruz goes scoreless in the 1st half at home like the last game.
Expect him to come out swinging.
While German Plotnikov has historically struggled in his games
vs Stony Brook, I suspect he will put together a stronger
performance than the 3/16 FG effort he put on in January. At the
very least, his shot attempts will be way lower and they will go
to other players on the team.
Preston Edmead put up a team-high 22 pts vs Stony Brook in the
last matchup and we should expect more of the same in this game
if Pratt is out - forcing Andrej Shoshkikj and Rob Brown to
spend more time on Cruz. But his 8 rebounds in the last game was
ridiculous, the Seawolves have to do a better job of boxing this
6'1" guard out.
Senior forward Biggie Patterson will be another added concern
for this game, as he did not play in the last matchup. While he
can be hit or miss for Hofstra, the former Iona starter is going
to play physical and has the potential to surprise with his
scoring and on the glass.
It doesn't help Stony Brook that Hofstra comes into the game
with a full week of rest and more time to prepare and strategize
against a team that has to really irk them. They will be revved
up more than usual given the events of the last 24 hours as they
are like looking to embarrass Stony Brook. A win in this game
will effectively seal the #3 seed for Hofstra, as I don't see
them falling to Drexel at home in the final game of the regular
season next week.
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Stony Brook: 17-12 overall, 9-7 in CAA (4-8 on the road)
Erik Pratt not being available in this game hurts. Absolutely.
What more can you say? But the guys need to move forward without
him in this game. While the likelihood of escaping with a win
here has taken a hit, all hope is not lost. Its not like our
first guard off the bench is Tanahj Pettway these days. Stony
Brook's depth on the wing has been one of this roster's greatest
strengths this season, so I don't expect Geno and the guys to
roll over and have a Hampton-style loss. My greatest worry is
the team's ability to get to the rim and keep the defense
guessing, as not many players besides Pratt have been able to do
that with regularity this season. His attack the rim/outlet pass
style of play has really made this offense shine and allow the
guards to get better looks from three.
I suspect Ethan Simmon will get the starting nod in his place.
We have all seen how confident he plays on both ends of the
ball, and has seemed to always be ready and itching for more
looks. Simmon has already hit multiple clutch late game shots in
his 1st year with the team in minimal minutes. He also sits at
3rd in the CAA in 3PT% (among players with at least 25 3PTM)
behind only Shoshkikj and Elon's Kacper Klaczek. It will be
interesting to see how Simmon handles a higher volume of looks,
but he will likely find himself with Hofstra not having to focus
on Pratt. His performance in Saturday's game could give us a
glimpse at what is to come next season if he is indeed able to
earn another season of eligibility.
The CAA's top 3PT% shooter Andrej Shoshkikj will be tasked with
carrying the load and leading the way in this game in the
absence of Pratt. He has not connected on three or more deep
balls in a game in any of the last 5 games -- while he hit 3 or
more in the previous 6 games in a row before that. Hard to
imagine a win in this game if Shoshkikj doesn't exceed 20+ pts.
Richard Goods went ballistic in the last win over Hofstra in
January -- putting up a season high 20 pts, 8 rb and a season
high 6 ast while also knocking down a season high 4 threes. He
has really struggled defensively lately, as he got his 1st and
only block in the last 7 games on Thursday (after collecting 11
blocks in the 5 games prior). He looked rough attempting to
rebound and guard the paint vs Monmouth. The team really needs
him to step up. Perhaps that can happen again against a team he
has seen success against.
Jonah Butler getting some extended minutes could be in the fold,
as his defensive awareness and off-ball movement could be vital
for any attempt at keeping the game close. A strong game from
him in this game could completely shift the tide when the team
needs it most.
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Its tough to see how Stony Brook can pull this off without with
its best player and perimeter defender are not out there. But
this game isn't over yet. This team has too much heart to just
roll over. Hofstra is guard and wing heavy, and so is Stony
Brook. Regardless, this is another tough road game Stony Brook
should not be expected to win. But with enough magic, perhaps
Stony Brook could make this a game after all.
But not all is lost in the ramifications of a likely loss here.
Should Stony Brook really be worried about an opening round
matchup vs NC A&T or Northeastern? No. Think of it as a warm up
game for this team to get going again before they play some of
the tougher programs in the later rounds. This team can beat
anyone on any given night when Pratt is playing -- and none of
these teams will be able to hide behind their home crowds/arenas
in DC. Whatever happens, I hope Pratt and Stony Brook will be
seeing these guys next week.
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Re: Game 30 @ Hofstra: 7:00PM on SNY + FloSports
By: Chairman of the Board Date: February 27, 2026, 2:25 pm
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true, not a ton on the line win or lose.
i could argue the suspension is-
a good thing, lets see what we can do without pratt, and adjust
against shutdowns/locks
terrible, because it may just expose where we sit without him in
the lineup and write the script for how to defend
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Re: Game 30 @ Hofstra: 2/28 at 7:00PM on SNY + FloSports
By: sbu1991 Date: February 27, 2026, 2:46 pm
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Big game for Simmon, and I imagine the rest of the team will
come in incredibly motivated. A bye is still in the cards
somehow
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Re: Game 30 @ Hofstra: 2/28 at 7:00PM on SNY + FloSports
By: OldSeawolf Date: February 27, 2026, 2:57 pm
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Gonna be real tough to take this one at their place, minus
Pratt. But could the suspension actually create a rallying cry?
We’ll see. With our short turnaround, wouldn’t be surprised to
see Toby play 8-10 minutes as a backup to Andrej, or as a dual
point against some expected backcourt pressure. At least we get
Pratt back for the Towson game, which may help us stay afloat in
the Top 6.
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Re: Game 30 @ Hofstra: 2/28 at 7:00PM on MSG2 + FloSports
By: SBU03 Date: February 28, 2026, 7:26 am
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This is our Super Bowl. Second Super Bowl of the season...pretty
cool.
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Re: Game 30 @ Hofstra: 2/28 at 7:00PM on MSG2 + FloSports
By: OldSeawolf Date: February 28, 2026, 9:01 am
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Yeah, but we're missing our starting QB.
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Re: Game 30 @ Hofstra: 2/28 at 7:00PM on MSG2 + FloSports
By: sbupatriots Date: February 28, 2026, 3:43 pm
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Obviously you wish pratt were playing today but we would have
been heavy underdogs even with him playing so it doesnt hurt to
give him some much needed rest and not let them see him a second
time in case we have to face them again in the 3v6 matchup.
Hopefully Shosh and Brown are able to get to the rim a bit
tonight. Also Goods always plays his best in the high intensity
games so im expecting a big night from him. Also, Pratt being
out takes all the pressure off tonight. Under no circumstances
are we expected to win this one. All the pressure is on Hofstra
to break the 4 game skid against us. Lets play fast and loose.
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Re: Game 30 @ Hofstra: 2/28 at 7:00PM on MSG2 + FloSports
By: Accelerator Date: February 28, 2026, 7:11 pm
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14-1 run now, is that?
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Re: Game 30 @ Hofstra: 2/28 at 7:00PM on MSG2 + FloSports
By: Chairman of the Board Date: February 28, 2026, 7:13 pm
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we look ok, right?
lets not forget- we are likely without our two starting guards.
so that's something.
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Re: Game 30 @ Hofstra: 2/28 at 7:00PM on MSG2 + FloSports
By: Triple Lindy Date: February 28, 2026, 7:21 pm
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I’m watching. We can’t make free throws. That was unacceptable
when I played in high school. Yet, it’s rampant in the college
game. Has been for years. It’s cringeworthy. We need to make
free shots if we are gonna have a shot.
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