The Ithacan

Hurdling duo makes waves at national championship

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025

For the first time in program history, the Ithaca College women’s track and field team has produced two All-Americans in the same track event.

Men’s lacrosse begins Liberty League play on top

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025

The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team earned its first Liberty League Championship Tournament victory of the year, defeating the Vassar College Brewers 13-6 March 22, extending its winning streak to five games. Junior midfielder Cullen Adams led the way for the Bombers with three goals, continuing the wave of momentum the Bombers offense is riding.

Baseball sweeps weekend series with Saints

By Billy Wood, Staff Writer • March 22, 2025

The Ithaca College baseball team opened up its Liberty League season with a dominant home series sweep against the St. Lawrence University Saints on March 21-22. The Bombers excelled in both hitting and pitching, propelling them to 18-8, 18-9 and 11-1 victories.

Men’s lacrosse dismantles Golden Eagles in evening bout

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer • March 21, 2025

The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team extended its home winning streak to five games, dismantling the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles 25-6 March 19. This was the teams’ first matchup since 1980, when the Bombers won 23-11. Junior attacker Brendan Occhino had the best game in his career as a Bomber, scoring a career-high ten points for the Bombers.

All-American finish from Xavier Pommells headlines wrestling’s performance at nationals

By Jacob Infald, Sports Editor • March 21, 2025

On March 14 and 15, the Ithaca College wrestling team wrapped up another season with a 42nd place finish at the NCAA Division lll National Championship. Despite falling short of lofty preseason goals that included competing for a national team title, the team still holds its head high led by senior Xavier Pommells who recorded an All-American finish by placing eighth overall in the 184 lb bracket.

Women’s wrestling welcomes first two commits

By David Schurter, Sports Editor • March 6, 2025

Being the first official member of a team holds a significant place in that program’s history. The Ithaca College women’s wrestling team will enter its inaugural season during the 2025-26 academic year. In leading up to the season, the team is coming together because its first athletes have committed to the college.

Men’s lacrosse handles business against Widener

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025

The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team earned its second win in a row March 1, defeating the Widener University Pride 16-4. Sophomore midfielder/attacker Lucas Proctor scored a career-high four goals in this game, propelling the Bombers to a dominant victory on a day when the real feel hit single digits.

Women’s basketball falls to Brewers in Liberty League championship

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025

An amazing season of Ithaca College women’s basketball came to a heartbreaking conclusion as the Bombers fell to the Vassar College Brewers 66-53 in the Liberty League Championship Tournament final on March 2 at the Ben Light Gymnasium.

Ithaca College hopes to see continued involvement of women in the sports media and management programs

By Isabella McSweeney, Contributing Writer • March 6, 2025

Ithaca College’s sports media and sport management programs have been majority male for as long as the college has collected enrollment data. Despite a small population, the college’s community of female students in sports media is on the rise.

First-year strength and conditioning coach prepares his former teammates for the NFL

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer • March 5, 2025

When people watch senior athlete Jalen Leonard-Osbourne, whether it is on the football field or running track, they see a national champion who has won numerous other awards. With the help of his strength and conditioning coach and a fellow teammate on a similar path, Leonard-Osbourne sets his sights on the NFL after five prolific years at Ithaca College.

Women’s lacrosse cruises to win over Red Dragons

By Isabella McSweeney, Contributing Writer • March 3, 2025

The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team led a 14-3 blowout against the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons on March 1, improving to 2-0 on the season. The last time the two faced off, the Bombers managed to eke out an 11-10 win in overtime, with an overall record of 24-33-1 against the Red Dragons.

Men’s basketball moves on to Liberty League championship game

By Ryan Nieskens, Staff Writer • March 3, 2025

The Ithaca College men’s basketball team cruised past the St. Lawrence University Saints in the Liberty League Championship Tournament Semifinals on Feb. 28. The Bombers’ suffocating defense and ability to get to the free-throw line propelled them to a 62-42 victory.