July 29, 2010

Charlotte, N.C. - Junior Edwin Gowins (Bellport, N.Y.) and senior captain Paul Fenaroli (Monroe, Conn.) were each selected to the 2010 Big South Preseason All-Conference Team, as announced at the conference's annual Media Day. Additionally, in a poll by the coaches and media contingent, Stony Brook was picked to finish second behind Liberty.

Gowins, a running back, earned All-Big South honors for a second straight year after rushing for 890 yards and nine touchdowns, both team bests. He's already run for 2,200 yards, ranking fourth in school history. Aside from leading the Big South in rushing, Gowins was 22nd in the nation.

The anchor of the Seawolves' offensive line, Fenaroli has started 27 consecutive games at center. He blocked for a rushing attack that ranked third in the conference and 30th in the nation.

Stony Brook, which claimed a share of the Big South Championship in just its second year in the conference, was picked to finish second for the second straight season. The Seawolves earned one first-place vote.

SBU opens the 2010 season at South Florida on September 4 at 7:00 pm. The game against the Bulls will be Stony Brook's first against an FBS opponent.