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Assault on the cage

Freshman attack Maya Gebhardt shoots the ball past sophomore goalie Jessica Worthman during practice Monday at Higgins Stadium. The Bombers’ attack unit has scored more than 70 percent of the team’s goals this season. JAKE LIFSCHULTZ/THE ITHACAN

The attack position requires a mix of agility, quick hands and a soft touch. It is the attack’s responsibility to execute goal-scoring opportunities the midfielders create.

Sophomore steps into new role as vocal leader

Sophomore goalie Jess Worthman makes a save during practice Friday at Higgins Stadium. Worthman recorded 56 saves and went 1–2 in goal for the Blue and Gold last season. JAMES EARL/THE ITHACAN

For the women’s lacrosse team, the season will open with a new face guarding the pipes.

Women’s lacrosse wins regular season finale

The women’s lacrosse team trounced the University of Rochester 18–5 on the road in its regular season finale today, raising its overall record to 10–5, the best in five seasons. It was the Bombers’ first win against the Yellow Jackets since 2005.

Bombers can’t make comeback over Nazareth

Despite leading in key statistical categories such as shots, ground balls and turnovers, the women’s lacrosse team suffered its first loss in an Empire 8 game this season, falling 12–11 yesterday at Nazareth College.

Meshing at midfield

From left, freshman midfielder Tracy Rivas fires a shot as Alfred University senior Amanda Sullivan looks on in the Bombers’ 15–2 win Friday at Carp Wood Field. The Blue and Gold will host the Empire 8 tournament this year. DANIELLE D'AVANZO/THE ITHACAN

While the focus was deservedly on the seniors during Saturday’s pregame ceremonies at Carp Wood Field, three freshman midfielders have contributed just as much to the women’s lacrosse team’s success during the 2010 regular season.

Blue and Gold stretch win streak to five in two-win weekend

It was a tale of two games for the women’s lacrosse team at Carp Wood Field this weekend. The Bombers stretched their Empire 8 win streak to five with wins over No. 10 ranked Stevens Institute of Technology and rival Hartwick College.

The South Hill squad, down 10–6 early in the second half, resounded with a 7–1 run against Stevens to come out of Saturday’s matchup with a 13–11 win and sole possession of first place in the Empire 8. Their first-place ranking was maintained with a 22–3 pounding of Hartwick today.

Blue and Gold win third straight

The women’s lacrosse team remained unbeaten in Empire 8 play with a 19–10 thumping of Utica College in its home opener Wednesday at Carp Wood Field.


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