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From front, sophomore beam/floor Corey Foster, junior beam/floor Caitlin Pellegrino and their bomber teammates lineup in anticipation of the beginning of the 2024 NCGA Regional Championships on March 9.

Gymnastics takes fourth place at NCGA Regional Championships

By Malik Clement, Managing Editor March 11, 2024
The Ithaca College gymnastics team finished fourth at the 2024 NCGA East Region Championships in Ben Light Gymnasium on March 9. SUNY Brockport took home the meet's crown, while SUNY Cortland and Rhode Island College took second and third.
From left, senior defender Maggie Mandel and senior goalkeeper Lexi Held are aiming to get a spot in the NCAA tournament and are preparing for a rematch in the Liberty League Championships.

Women’s lacrosse search for redemption with a veteran squad

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer February 29, 2024
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team has been vigorously preparing for their upcoming season and are ready to take another swing at the No. 3 William Smith College Herons, the defending Liberty League Champions that knocked them off a year ago.
Senior midfielder Caroline Wise runs after the ball while being chased by a Royals player. The Bombers ran away with a 13–9 victory after trailing in the first half.

Women’s lacrosse starts season strong with win over Royals

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer February 25, 2024
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team returned to Higgins Stadium Feb. 25 for the first game of their 2024 season. After a fierce competition against the University of Scranton Royals, the Bombers took home their first win after defeating the Royals 13–9 to give them a 1–0 start on the season. 
Gymnastics cruises past Springfield

Gymnastics cruises past Springfield

By Augustine Daudu, Staff Writer February 5, 2024
The No. 73 Ithaca College gymnastics defeated the No. 82 Springfield College Pride 192.05–189.175 on Feb. 4. This comes after a season low 187.550 score for the Bombers the previous weekend, which gave the Bombers a last place finish at a quad meet at West Chester University on Jan. 27.
Jacob Villanueva 22 will join the Los Gallos Negros of the LFA in late January to start training for the teams 2024 campaign. Villanueva will play offensive line for the team.

Former Bombers’ guard makes the jump to professional football in Mexico

By Augustine Daudu, Contributing Writer January 24, 2024
Making a career in professional football is something only 1.6% of all collegiate football players will achieve. It can be even more difficult for athletes who did not go to Division I schools, which normally offer better training resources, more exposure to scouts and recruiters and a higher level of competition.
From left, Yellowjackets senior guard Kat Jenks retreats into defensive position as Bombers first-year guard Tori Drevna drives left into the lane.

Women’s basketball flies past Yellowjackets

By Rory Mastine, Staff Writer December 8, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team fought its way past the University of Rochester Yellowjackets in a 62–54 battle Dec. 6 en route to their sixth win of the season. 
The Ithaca College field hockey team improved its record to 4–3 when they defeated the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles, 2–0, on Sept. 20.

Field hockey makes a statement with 2–0 shutout

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor September 21, 2023
The Ithaca College field hockey team made a comeback statement with a dominant 2–0 showing over the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles on Sept. 21 at Higgins Stadium.
From left, Pioneers sophomore midfielder Ali Mata-Ruiz presses shooting Bombers senior midfielder Reefe Harrison.

Men’s soccer finds last-minute push against Alfred State

By Flynn Hynes, Staff Writer September 14, 2023
The Ithaca College men's soccer team faced the 4–0 Alfred State Pioneers in a match that was decided in the last 10 minutes of play. Although it was a fight to the end, the Bombers eventually came out on top 2–1, bringing their season record to 2–0–1.
Sophomore infielder Riley Brawdy fields a ball during the Ithaca College baseball teams 8–5 comeback win over the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles on May 2.

Baseball secures comeback win over Brockport

By Billy Wood, Staff Writer May 4, 2023
The Ithaca College baseball team defeated the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles 8–5 on the Valesente Diamond at Freeman Field on May 2.
From left, senior first baseman Matt Fabian reaches out to secure an out against Hobart junior outfielder Joe McCoy.

Baseball’s late comeback falls short against Hobart

By Billy Wood, Staff Writer April 30, 2023
The Ithaca College baseball team lost to the Hobart College Statesmen 9–6 on Senior Day April 28 on the Valesente Diamond at Freeman Field.
From left, Ithaca College sophomore midfielder Elizabeth Green defends against SUNY Cortland junior attacker Toni Cashman.

Bombers fall in close matchup with Red Dragons

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor March 4, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team could not hold on to a halftime lead in its second game of the season March 1, falling to the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons 8–9.
From left, Golden Eagles first-year student midfielder Journey Naab defends as Bombers junior midfielder Lexi Kellish drives towards senior goalkeeper Erin Lant.

Women’s lacrosse flies past Golden Eagles in season opener

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer February 28, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team had their season opener at noon Feb. 26 at Higgins Stadium against the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles.
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