Stony Brook absolutely erupted in their season opener Monday, steamrolling SUNY-Old Westbury with a dominant 97-47 victory. Bryan Ndjonga led the charge for the Seawolves, putting up 18 points and grabbing seven rebounds, setting a blistering pace that Old Westbury simply couldn’t touch.
Seawolves’ Offense Was Unstoppable From Tip-Off
The Seawolves’ offense was a thing of beauty, showcasing efficiency and power right out of the gate. Leonardo Van Elswyk was lights-out, scoring 17 points on an incredible 8-for-9 shooting from the field. That’s a clinical performance. Morris Ugusuk chipped in 11 points, going 3-for-5 from the field and a perfect 5-for-5 from the free-throw line. When you have multiple players hitting those kinds of numbers, especially in your first game, you know you’re in for something special. They showed no mercy, starting the season exactly how you want to: with a statement win.
Panthers Tried to Hang On, But the Gap Was Too Wide
For SUNY-Old Westbury, it was a tough night against a red-hot Stony Brook squad. Siddiq McMair led the Panthers with 14 points, while Imole Akinwale added 12 points to their tally. Mircea-Nicole Simu also contributed seven points, but even with their top scorers doing what they could, the Panthers found themselves fighting an uphill battle from the first possession. The fifty-point difference tells the story: Stony Brook came out swinging and never looked back.
Up next, Stony Brook hits the road to face Northwestern on Friday, looking to carry this incredible momentum into their next challenge. SUNY-Old Westbury will also be away, visiting Columbia on Thursday, aiming to bounce back after a difficult opener.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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