Quinn Anderson and Ella Sanders of the Stony Brook Seawolves received preseason honors ahead of the 2026 season, with Anderson making the Preseason All-CAA Team and Sanders earning an honorable mention. Stony Brook was ranked sixth in the CAA coaches' poll, receiving 55 votes, as they gear up to build on last year鈥檚 performance where they achieved a 12-15 record overall. Anderson played every match in 2025, ranking ninth in the CAA with 298 kills, while Sanders finished seventh with 332 kills. The Seawolves will kick off their season at the Black and Gold Classic in Orlando, Florida.

By the Numbers
  • Quinn Anderson: 298 kills (2.89 K/S), 82 digs, 42 blocks
  • Ella Sanders: 332 kills (3.07 K/S), 224 digs, 45 blocks
State of Play
  • Stony Brook's head coaches ranked them 6th in the CAA preseason poll.
  • Last season, the Seawolves made it to the CAA tournament quarterfinals, defeating Towson.
What's Next

The Seawolves begin their 2026 season on August 28 against Robert Morris and NC State at the Black and Gold Classic, looking to improve their standing in the conference.

Bottom Line

The recognition of Anderson and Sanders highlights the potential of the Seawolves as they head into the new season, and their performance will be critical to Stony Brook's goal of advancing further in the CAA tournament.