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The Lions got off to a hot start, leading 22-7 in the second half behind a dominant rushing performance by QB Pops Battle that included two rushing touchdowns.
Stony Brook responded, with RB CJ Hester scoring twice in the fourth quarter to power the Seawolves comeback and solidify their first win of the season.
Read the full FloCollege recap of the CAA-OVC matchup betwen Stony Brook and Lindenwood from LaValle Stadium.
2:13 AM
End Of Game: Lindenwood 32 Stony Brook 36
Stony Brook Completes The Comeback And Defeats Lindenwood
The final pass from Lindenwood QB Pops Battle goes out of bounds and the Seawolves come back from a 22-7 deficit to win 36-32.
Statistical Leaders
- STBK QB Quinn Boyd - 27/35, 298 YDS, 2 TD
- STBK RB CJ Hester - 14 CAR, 95 YDS, 2 TD
- STBK WR Seth Sweitzer - 12 REC, 157 YDS, 1 TD
2:10 AM
4th 1:04: Lindenwood 32 Stony Brook 36
Lindenwood Gets A Stop, Will Have One Last Chance
Lindenwood's defense gets a stop, but a punt from Stony Brook punter Patrick Cleary will put the Lions inside of their own five yard line needing a touchdown to win the game.
2:00 AM
4th 4:25: Lindenwood 32 Stony Brook 36
Stony Brook Makes A Massive 4th Down Stop
Lindenwood drives down the field but can't convert on 4th-and-medium, giving the ball back to the Seawolves with over four minutes to go in the game.
1:51 AM
4th 7:39: Lindenwood 32 Stony Brook 36
Stony Brook Takes Their First Lead Of The Game
Quinn Boyd finds WR Rayden Aphayvong on 4th-and-5, and then runs the ball in for an 8 yard touchdown run the next play. The Seawolves lead for the first time tonight.
1:40 AM
4th 12:11: Lindenwood 32 Stony Brook 30
Stony Brook Scores AGAIN! The Offenses Are Going Back-And-Forth
Only 30 seconds of game time later, the Seawolves respond behind CJ Hester's second TD of the quarter. Stony Brook is back within a field goal of the Lions.
1:32 AM
4th 12:47: Lindenwood 32 Stony Brook 23
Lindenwood Responds In Just Over 2 Minutes, Now A Two Score Game
Lindenwood RB Jared Rhodes responds with a TD just five plays after Stony Brook's score to increase the Lions' lead back to nine points in the fourth quarter.
1:26 AM
4th 14:52: Lindenwood 25 Stony Brook 23
Stony Brook Scores On The First Play Of The 4th Quarter
Stony Brook RB CJ Hester takes a 52 yard carry all the way to the house to open up the fourth quarter. The two point conversion is no good and the Seawolves trail by two points.
1:23 AM
End Of 3rd: Lindenwood 25 Stony Brook 17
Lindenwood leads By 8 Points Heading Into The 4th Quarter
Statistical Leaders
- STBK QB Quinn Boyd - 20/27, 173 YDS, 2 TD
- LIN QB Pops Battle - 10 CAR, 47 YDS, 2 TD
- STBK WR Seth Sweitzer - 10 REC, 89 YDS, 1 TD
1:15 AM
3rd 1:51: Lindenwood 25 Stony Brook 17
Stony Brook Takes 3 Points Right Back
The 33 yard attempt from Michael Mannino is good, and the Seawolves take back the three points they lost on defense just minutes later. They'll send the ball back to the Lions as the end of the third quarter approaches.
1:08 AM
3rd 5:05: Lindenwood 25 Stony Brook 14
Lindenwood Responds With A Field Goal
QB Pops Battle drives the Lions offense down the field and they respond with a 38 yard field goal to increase the lead back to 11 points over Stony Brook.
1:01 AM
3rd 8:29: Lindenwood 22 Stony Brook 14
Stony Brook Scores A Much-Needed Touchdown
QB Quinn Boyd finds WR Seth Sweitzer deep for a 29 yard touchdown to put Stony Brook back in the game. It's Boyd's second passing touchdown of the game and the Seawolves have a little momentum.
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12:56 AM
3rd 9:05: Lindenwood 22 Stony Brook 7
Stony Brook Is Driving Looking To Get Back In The Game
The Seawolves are into Lions territory and looking to put the game within one score. A targeting call on Lindenwood is also overturned, putting the game and Stony Brook back at second down.
12:45 AM
3rd 13:23: Lindenwood 22 Stony Brook 7
Stony Brook Starts The 2nd Half With A Punt
The Seawolves get the ball first to start the half but are forced to punt after a quick 90 seconds. Lindenwood will look to open the second half with a score.
12:35 AM
3rd 15:00: Lindenwood 22 Stony Brook 7
Second Half Is Nearly Underway
The third quarter is about to start from LaValle Stadium. Stony Brook will receive the ball to start the second half.
12:21 AM
Halftime: Lindenwood 22 Stony Brook 7
Lindenwood Leads By 15 At The Half
Statistical Leaders
- LIN QB Pops Battle - 11/13, 92 YDS
- LIN QB Pops Battle - 7 CAR, 47 YDS, 2 TD
- STBK WR Seth Sweitzer - 6 REC, 43 YDS
12:17 AM
2nd 1:03: Lindenwood 22 Stony Brook 7
Stony Brook Forced To Punt After Just One Minute
After a Quinn Boyd check down on third and long, Stony Brook is forced to punt the ball back to Lindenwood. The Lions will have the ball back on their 35-yard-line with one timeout remaining.
12:10 AM
2nd 2:26: Lindenwood 22 Stony Brook 7
Stony Brook Is On A Two-Minute Drill To Close The Half
After a great punt from Lindenwood punter Connor Lander, the ball is downed at the Stony Brook 3-yard-line. The Seawolves will have to go 97 yards in two minutes for a touchdown to close the half.
12:01 AM
2nd 5:02: Lindenwood 22 Stony Brook 7
Safety Alert! Lindenwood Adds To Their Lead
The snap sails over Stony Brook punter Patrick Cleary's head. He picks up the ball in the endzone and rolls down for a safety. The Lions will get the ball back with the chance to score yet again before halftime.
11:56 PM
2nd 7:12: Lindenwood 20 Stony Brook 7
A New Career-Long Field Goal Puts Lindenwood Up 13 Points
Lindenwood kicker Will Graham hits a career-long 50 yard field goal to put the Lions up 13 points and increase their lead on the road. It's back-to-back weeks a kicker hits a 50+ yard field goal against Stony Brook.
11:48 PM
2nd 10:57: Lindenwood 17 Stony Brook 7
Stony Brook's Offense Goes Stagnant Again, Forced To Punt
Seawolves QB Quinn Boyd goes down on third down and Stony Brook is forced to punt again. Lindenwood will get the ball back with the chance to add to their already double digit lead.
11:42 PM
2nd 14:54: Lindenwood 17 Stony Brook 7
Lindenwood QB Pops Battle Makes It 2 TDs
Lions QB Pops Battle keeps the ball on the read option play and walks into the end zone for a 26 yard touchdown. The Lions extend their lead back to 10 points on the road.
11:38 PM
End of 1st: Lindenwood 10 Stony Brook 7
Lindenwood Leads By 3 Points At The End Of The 1st
Statistical Leaders
- LIN QB Pops Battle - 6/6, 70 YDS
- LIN QB Pops Battle - 3 CAR, 30 YDS, 1 TD
- LIN WR Drew Krobath - 2 REC, 29 YDS
11:28 PM
1st 5:25: Lindenwood 10 Stony Brook 7
Quinn Boyd Puts Stony Brook On The Board
Stony Brook QB Quinn Boyd finds TE Keiden Gutierrez to give the Seawolves their first touchdown of the game. A 7-play, 75 yard drive brings Stony Brook within three points of Lindenwood.
11:21 PM
1st 8:14: Lindenwood 10 Stony Brook 0
Lindenwood Scores The First Touchdown Of The Game
Just two plays after the punt return from Sam Owens, Lindenwood QB Pops Battle keeps the ball and takes it into the endzone for a 24 yard touchdown run. Lindenwood has a quick two possession lead on the road.
11:19 PM
1st 8:47: Lindenwood 3 Stony Brook 0
Stony Brook Goes 3-&-Out, Lindenwood With Great Field Position
The Seawolves gain just fouryards in three plays and are forced to punt the ball back to Lindenwood. Lions returner Sam Owens returns the punt 56 yards to give Lindenwood great field position.
11:14 PM
1st 10:14: Lindenwood 3 Stony Brook 0
Lindenwood Strikes First And Takes An Early Lead
The Lions drive down the field, but are forced to settle for a field goal. The 21 yard try from kicker Will Graham is good, and Lindenwood takes an early three point lead over the Seawolves.
11:03 PM
Moments Away From The Start Of The Game
Both teams have taken the field and are ready to start the game. Kickoff is just moments away from LaValle Stadium.
10:45 PM
15 Minutes Until Kickoff
The Stony Brook Seawolves (0-1) host the Lindenwood Lions (1-0) in game that would be massive for both teams' seasons. Follow along with FloCollege for live updates throughout the game.
10:30 PM
Stony Brook Week 0 Result
- Delaware State 41, Stony Brook 34
Statistical Leaders
- STBK QB Quinn Boyd - 22/41, 323 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT
- STBK RB CJ Hester - 18 CAR, 91 YDS, 1 TD
- DSU WR Jaylin Terzado - 6 REC, 149 YDS, 1 TD
10:15 PM
Lindenwood Week 0 Result
- Lindenwood 20, Charleston Southern 17
Statistical Leaders
- CHSO QB Lek Powell - 18/32, 208 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
- LIN RB Jared Rhodes - 11 CAR, 63 YDS
- LIN WR Jalen Smith - 3 REC, 47 YDS
10:00 PM
Stony Brook Seawolves Football 2026 Schedule
- Delaware State 41, Stony Brook 34
- Sept. 3 – vs. Lindenwood, 7:00 p.m.
- Sept. 12 – at Ball State, 2:00 p.m.
- Sept. 19 – vs. Rhode Island, 2:30 p.m.
- Sept. 26 – at Fordham, 1:00 p.m.
- Oct. 10 – at Towson, 4:00 p.m.
- Oct. 17 – vs. UAlbany, 2:30 p.m.
- Oct. 24 – at Bryant, 2:00 p.m.
- Oct. 31 – vs. Sacred Heart, 12:00 p.m.
- Nov. 7 – at Campbell, 1:00 p.m.
- Nov. 14 – at New Hampshire, 1:00 p.m.
- Nov. 21 – vs. Hampton, 12:00 p.m.
9:45 PM
Lindenwood Lions Football 2026 Schedule
- Lindenwood 20, Charleston Southern 17
- Sept. 3 – at Stony Brook, 7:00 p.m.
- Sept. 12 – at Missouri State, 7:00 p.m.
- Sept. 26 – at Eastern Michigan, 1:00 p.m.
- Oct. 10 – vs. Southeast Missouri, 2:00 p.m.
- Oct. 17 – at Eastern Illinois, 3:00 p.m.
- Oct. 24 – vs. Chicago State, 3:00 p.m.
- Oct. 31 – vs. Tennessee State, 2:00 p.m.
- Nov. 7 – at Gardner-Webb, 1:30 p.m.
- Nov. 14 – at UT Martin, 3:00 p.m.
- Nov. 21 – vs. Western Illinois, 3:00 p.m.
9:31 PM
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