This weekend, Stony Brook University held its 44th annual Homecoming festival, Wolfstock, as students, alumni, faculty, and staff came together for a spirited celebration. The excitement carried into Saturday’s football game, where the Seawolves defeated Towson University, 27-19, earning their second straight Homecoming victory and fourth win of the season.
The day began with 500 students receiving a Wolfstock T-shirt and thundersticks, which kept the noise high for the 6,700-plus fans in attendance.
Stony Brook jumped out to a 24-3 lead behind running back Roland Dempster, who had a career day with 181 rushing yards on 40 carries and two touchdowns. Quarterback Quinn Boyd, making his first career start, completed 17 of 29 passes for 176 yards and his first collegiate touchdown — a two-yard strike to Dez Williams. Boyd also rushed five times, adding mobility to the offense.
Williams finished with four receptions for 46 yards, while Marqeese Dietz led the receiving corps with six catches for 53 yards. RJ Lamarre added four receptions for 37 yards, and Ikaika Ragsdale chipped in 39 yards on the ground.
Defensively, the Seawolves held Towson to just 263 total yards — only 36 of them rushing. Dyshier Clary anchored the unit with a sack, three tackles, and a quarterback hurry. Anthony Ferrelli led the team with five tackles and two hurries, while Chalmers and McGoy each added four stops. Sixteen different Seawolves recorded a tackle in the win.
In the kicking game, Michael Mannino converted both field goal attempts (from 22 and 24 yards), and Clayton Taylor averaged 39.5 yards on four punts, pinning two inside the 20. Dietz contributed on special teams as well, totaling 65 punt return yards and 37 kick return yards.
The halftime festivities capped the day’s celebration, with students winning major prizes including free tuition, housing, and cash awards.