After being picked second, behind the Boston Terriers, in the conference coaches preseason poll the Seawolves exceeded expectations capturing their second regular season championship in three years.

Despite the slow start, the Seawolves cruised through the conference season capturing a program record 14 wins and 2 losses to earn the title.

In the America East tournament Stony Brook went on to defeat the Binghamton Bearcats and Albany Great Danes to advance to their second consecutive championship game.

The Seawolves lost to graduation Danny Carter, all-time points leader Bryan Dougher, Dallis Joyner, and Al Rapier.

Sources: Stony Brook was chosen second, behind the Vermont Catamounts, in the 2012 America East Preseason Coaches Poll ahead Boston University.