Stony Brook Wins AE Men’s Title

The Stony Brook Seawolves rode on the back of one of America East's all-time top performers to capture their first conference championship today (Saturday) with an 80-74 victory over the Vermont Catamounts.  Jameel Warney, a three-time America East Player of the Year winner scored a career- high 43 points, grabbed nine rebounds and made four blocks to  power the Seawolves to the crown.

The Seawoves trailed by nine at the half and by as many as 15 points in the second half.  But powered by Warney the Seawolves never gave up.  It is their first America East Championship in five tries.  The Catamounts have won five titles dating back to 2003.

Stony Brook ups its record to 26-6 while Vermont falls to 21-13.  Vermont went into the post-season as a third-seed while the Seawolves were the top-seeded entry.

It is the first title for Head Coach Steve Pikiell who is in his eleventh season at the helm at Stony Brook.  Pikiell played for Jim Calhoun at the University of Connecticut under Jim Calhoun who was in attendance at today's game on Long Island.