William & Mary defeats Stony Brook 76-57

William & Mary Pulls Away for 19-Point Win Over Stony Brook

Kaplan Arena, Williamsburg, VA - December 31, 2024

In a tightly contested conference matchup, William & Mary (HOME) secured a 19-point victory over visiting Stony Brook (AWAY), 76-57. The Colonials' balanced performance and efficient offense proved too much for the Seawolves to handle.

At halftime, William & Mary held a slim lead of 34-31, but the home team seized momentum in the second half, outscoring Stony Brook by 15 points (42-27). Tunde Vahlberg Fasasi led the way with 22 points, including 3-4 three-pointers, on an impressive 80.0% shooting from the field.

Fasasi also dominated the glass, grabbing 7 rebounds to complement his 22 points and 2 assists. Chase Lowe chipped in with 6 assists, 3 points, and 5 rebounds off the bench, while Richard Goods contributed 14 rebounds and 7 points for Stony Brook.

The Seawolves struggled from three-point range, shooting just 1-7 (14.3%) behind Erik Pratt's 19 points. Despite a strong effort from Rob Brown III with 15 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals, Stony Brook was unable to overcome the deficit.

William & Mary's strong performance on both ends of the floor showcased their depth and resilience. The Colonials' balanced attack included 25/51 field goal shooting (49.0%) and 16/20 free throw attempts (80.0%). On defense, they limited Stony Brook to just 32.0% field goal shooting and forced 13 turnovers.

In a crucial conference matchup, William & Mary's win moves them closer to the top of the standings. With their strong performance at home, the Colonials look poised for success in the second half of the season.