STONY BROOK, N.Y. (Interstat) — Stony Brook used a dominant first half and sharp shooting to defeat Central Michigan 78-55 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Saturday at Island Federal Credit Union Arena. The Seawolves built a 44-22 halftime lead and finished shooting 57% from the floor, including 11 of 17 from 3-point range. Andrej Shoshkikj led all scorers with 21 points for Stony Brook. Central Michigan struggled offensively, making only 3 of 23 attempts from beyond the arc. Nick Mullen scored 14 points for the Chippewas. Stony Brook improved to 8-3. Central Michigan fell to 3-7. Attendance was 1,314.

STONY BROOK, N.Y. (Interstat) — A blistering first-half offensive display propelled the Stony Brook Seawolves to a decisive 78-55 victory over the Central Michigan Chippewas in a non-conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Island Federal Credit Union Arena. The Seawolves, improving to 8-3, seized control from the opening tip and never looked back, building a 44-22 halftime lead. The Chippewas, who fell to 3-7, struggled to find any offensive rhythm against a stifling Stony Brook defense and an opponent that shot with remarkable efficiency. The most important part of the game was the opening 12 minutes, where Stony Brook established an insurmountable lead. After a slow start for both teams, the Seawolves erupted with a 17-2 run, turning a narrow 5-3 edge into a 22-5 advantage. The catalyst was a combination of stifling defense and red-hot three-point shooting. Stony Brook forced three early shot-clock violations and multiple turnovers by Central Michigan, which managed just three made field goals in the first 10 minutes of the game. Conversely, the Seawolves were nearly flawless from beyond the arc in the first half, connecting on 8 of 12 three-point attempts. Andrej Shoshkikj, the standout guard from Skopje, Macedonia, spearheaded the onslaught, scoring 15 of his game-high 21 points before halftime, including three three-pointers. His back-to-back threes during the decisive run stretched the lead and silenced any early momentum from the visitors. Central Michigan, which shot a frigid 3 of 23 from three-point range for the game, could not mount a serious challenge. The Chippewas improved offensively in the second half, scoring 33 points, but could never cut the deficit below 18 points as Stony Brook consistently answered any modest run. The statistical disparity told the story of the lopsided contest. Stony Brook shot 57.1% from the field overall and an astounding 64.7% from three-point range. Central Michigan finished at 35.1% from the floor. The Seawolves also dominated possession efficiency, scoring 78 points on 62 possessions for an offensive rating of 125.6, while the Chippewas managed only 55 points on 63 possessions, an offensive rating of 87.1. Shoshkikj finished with 21 points and six rebounds in 31 minutes. He was complemented by Erik Pratt of Lake Worth, Florida, who filled the stat sheet with 11 points, seven rebounds, five assists, a block and a steal. Rob Brown of Albany, New York, added 12 points, four rebounds and three assists. Central Michigan was led by Nick Mullen of Chesterton, Indiana, who scored 14 points, all in the second half, and added three assists and a block. Phat Phat Brooks of Grand Rapids, Michigan, contributed eight points and three assists. Stony Brook’s defense was active throughout, registering five steals and four blocks, but more importantly, it disrupted Central Michigan’s offensive sets consistently. The Chippewas, who had only six turnovers, were forced into numerous contested, low-percentage shots as the shot clock expired. The Seawolves, who were projected as a 10-point favorite by oddsmakers, easily covered the spread. The combined score of 133 points fell well under the over/under line of 146.5, largely due to Central Michigan’s scoring struggles. A crowd of 1,314 at Island Federal Credit Union Arena watched Stony Brook bounce back from a road loss to Duquesne earlier in the week. The Seawolves will look to continue their strong home-court form when they host Albany on Wednesday. Central Michigan, mired in a three-game losing streak, returns home to face Olivet on Wednesday.

STONY BROOK, N.Y. (Interstat) — A surging Stony Brook squad looks to continue its strong start when it hosts a struggling Central Michigan team in a non-conference men’s basketball matchup Saturday at Island Federal Credit Union Arena. The Seawolves (7-3) have won five of their last six games, including a 77-73 overtime victory against Columbia on Tuesday. They are a perfect 5-0 at home this season. Central Michigan (3-6) seeks to halt a three-game skid, most recently a 107-65 road loss at Saint Louis on Dec. 7. Stony Brook’s success has been fueled by guard Erik Pratt, who is averaging 20.0 points per game. He scored 24 points in 39 minutes against Columbia and has topped 22 points in four games this season. His backcourt play will be central against a Chippewas defense that has allowed an average of 86.4 points in its six losses. Central Michigan will rely on guard Tamario Adley to spark its offense. Adley is coming off a 19-point, four-assist performance at Saint Louis and has shown versatility, posting 10 points, eight rebounds and three assists in a Nov. 22 loss at Marquette. Support from Jaxson Whitaker and Phat Phat Brooks, who combined for 21 points off the bench last game, will be needed. The Chippewas’ lone road win came at Coppin State on Nov. 14. Containing Pratt and navigating a hostile environment present significant challenges. Stony Brook, which begins Coastal Athletic Association play in January, aims to solidify its resume with another home victory before visiting Marist on Dec. 21. Central Michigan hosts Olivet on Dec. 17 before a difficult trip to Northern Illinois and Wisconsin. Tip-off is set for Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, on Long Island.