Erik Pratt's 39-13 Fuels Seawolves' 112-106 Double Overtime Win

Erik Pratt produced a career-defining performance to lift Stony Brook to a 112-106 double-overtime victory over the College of Charleston, a game that finished with a combined 218 points and tied for the highest combined point total in CAA conference history. Pratt finished with career highs in both scoring (39 points) and assists (13) while logging 50 minutes, delivering one of the most remarkable single-game efforts in program history.

The Seawolves’ offensive balance powered the win. Six Stony Brook players reached double figures: Pratt 39, Goods 18, Brown 17, Simmon 13, Butler 11, and Shoshkikj 11. Stony Brook also drained 16 three-pointers, a season high against Division I competition, stretching the College of Charleston’s defense and forcing extended possessions that ultimately pushed the game into two overtimes.

Pratt’s 13 assists complemented his scoring and underscored the playmaking role he took on in extra minutes. The 50 minutes he played reflected both the physical demands of the contest and the coaching staff’s trust in him to handle late-game execution. The contest showcased depth and shooting from multiple contributors, qualities the Seawolves will rely on as they transition into conference road play.

For Suffolk County, the game has immediate and longer-term significance. The performance elevates Stony Brook’s profile within the CAA and energizes students, alumni, and local fans who follow Seawolves basketball. Increased attention can translate to heightened attendance at future home games, more visibility for university athletics, and potential recruiting leverage as the program demonstrates it can produce standout individual and team performances on a conference stage.

Local businesses that host game-day crowds are likely to see renewed interest on future nights when Stony Brook draws high-profile opponents, and the victory provides a rallying moment for campus morale in the middle of the season. More importantly for supporters tracking the conference race, the win gives Stony Brook momentum heading into upcoming road matchups that will shape the Seawolves’ position in CAA standings.

The immediate outlook is straightforward: the Seawolves leave the game with a signature offensive showing and a clear boost of confidence. Fans around Suffolk County should watch how Stony Brook carries this energy into its next conference contests and whether Pratt’s workload and production remain a sustainable foundation for the team down the stretch.