Stony Brook Secures Historic Victory in CAA Tournament
In a double-overtime thriller, Stony Brook advances to the semifinals for the first time, overcoming a 13-point deficit against Drexel.
- Stony Brook achieved a historic victory by advancing to the CAA semifinals for the first time in program history, defeating Drexel 91-88 in a double-overtime thriller.
- Aaron Clarke, Stony Brook's senior guard, led the team with 27 points, including the game-winning jump shot and a crucial three-point play in the final seconds of the second overtime.
- Drexel, the second seed, led by as much as 13 points but was unable to maintain their lead, with Luke House scoring a career-high 28 points in the loss.
- Stony Brook's Chris Maidoh scored a career-high 25 points, playing a key role in the team's comeback and eventual win.
- The match saw intense moments, including a 15-4 run by Stony Brook to cut Drexel's lead to one, and a significant injury to Drexel's star big man, Amari Williams, affecting the game's dynamics.