A 22-point first-half deficit was too much for Yale to overcome Sunday as the Bulldogs fell at home to Stony Brook, 85-81.
It snapped a 10-game home winning streak for Yale (4-4) which goes back to December 2019 and a home loss to Monmouth.
The Seawolves (2-3) shot 53.7% from the field against a usually tough and reliable Yale defense.
“We were really poor defensively,” Yale coach James Jones said.
Yale opened the second half with a successful press, but it seemed that every time the Elis got within seven, a Stony Brook player would hit a three. The Seawolves were 11-for-23 from long range.
Yale was paced as usual by Azar Swain with 22 points. Matt Cotton chipped in with 17 and captain Jalen Gabbidon posted 14.
Jones is still searching for the best player unit on the floor. He used three point guards and three players at the post throughout the game.
Yale’s next action comes Wednesday at home against Patriot League foe Lehigh.