The three teams in front of them, Vermont, Binghamton, and Boston University, have all but locked up the top three seeds in the tournament. They are the three highest scoring teams in the league, and use their skill to attempt to run the other teams out of the gym.
But the tough, number one ranked scoring defense of Stony Brook may be the equalizer. As is the fact that the Seawolves were just seconds away from defeating all three of these teams. Stony Brook went to four overtimes with Boston University, missed free throws down the stretch in an overtime loss to Binghamton, and yesterday took conference leading Vermont to overtime on the road.
Vermont, who averages over 77 points per game on the season, was held to 55 in regulation by the Seawolves. Binghamton averages over 70 points per game, and Stony Brook held them to 52 points in regulation. And Boston Univerisity was held to 56 points in regulation, although they average nearly 69 points per game.
Playing these top teams as tough as they have should give the Seawolves confidence that they can do it on a neutral floor. And if Dougher, Martin, or El-Amin catch fire and start draining shots, the Seawolves have a legitimate chance to get to the NCAA tournament for the first time in school history.
Pictured: Muhammad El-Amin
Photo by Alex Berkman
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