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Junior defender Nick Dignazio and sophomore forward Emmett Enriquez keep Monarchs' physical play at arm's length. Enriquez netted the only goal of the game.

Men’s soccer keep streak alive with 1-0 fight against King’s College

By Graham Goodman, Contributing Writer • September 15, 2025
The Ithaca College men’s soccer team edged out the King’s College Monarchs Sept. 13 in a heated 1-0 contest. The matchup saw five yellow cards and plenty of physicality from start to finish. The Bombers have now won five consecutive games to open their season, a feat that has not been achieved by the program since 2007. 
First-year midfielder Amelia MacDonald faces off against the Red Dragons on Sept. 10. The Red Dragons won 1-0 after double overtime.

Field hockey falls to Cortland in 1-0 defensive battle

By Ethan Lafave, Contributing Writer • September 13, 2025

The Ithaca College field hockey team played its rival, the Cortland Red Dragons Sept. 10. The Bombers hosted the Red Dragons, but ended up falling short 1-0. IC's record fell to 3-2 ahead of the Sept....

From left, junior goalkeeper Jameson Wong and first-year midfielder Jack Murphy represented Team China and Team Ireland in the 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championship in Seogwipo, South Korea.

IC lacrosse players take talents to international level

By Isabella McSweeney, Sports Editor • September 11, 2025
After falling short of the postseason, two members of the Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team decided to take their talents across the world to Seogwipo, South Korea to celebrate their heritage and compete in the 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championship.
Senior forward Jared Krasnove and junior midfielder Liam Breslin crowd the goal in a 1-0 win over the SUNY Geneseo Knights on Sept. 6.

Men’s soccer nabs win with last-minute goal

By Graham Goodman, Contributing Writer • September 8, 2025
The Ithaca College men’s soccer team extended its win streak to three games on Sept. 6 in a scrappy 1-0 victory versus the SUNY Geneseo Knights. First-year midfielder Ryan Levy secured the win for the Bombers, scoring the game’s only goal with just three minutes of play remaining. The win closed out a three-game homestand for the team, making their record 3-0-0.
Junior quarterback Tyler Wolfe gestures from the sideline during the Bombers' 42-14 loss against the Johns Hopkins University Blue Jays.

Football sees slow start to season

By Billy Wood, Assistant Sports Editor • September 7, 2025
The Ithaca College football team could not muster a revenge game as the No. 3 Johns Hopkins University Blue Jays defeated the Bombers for the third straight season, with a final score of 42-14 on Sept. 6 at Butterfield Stadium. 
Senior midfielder Drew Warren faces down the Elmira College Eagles' defense in a 3-0 shutout on Sept. 3.

Men’s soccer takes season by storm with consecutive shutouts

By Graham Goodman, Contributing Writer • September 6, 2025
The Ithaca College men’s soccer team captured its second consecutive win of the season Sept. 3, improving its record on the season to 2-0-0. The South Hill crowd was treated to three goals, two of them coming from the penalty spot. IC’s 3-0 win over the Elmira College Soaring Eagles marked another clean sheet for the young squad, a team with Liberty League Championship title aspirations.
Photography by Erin Soltano, Marissa Moschella, and Mei Dennison. Illustration by Kaiden Chandler.

Fall 2025 Sports Preview

September 5, 2025
The Ithacan's digital sports preview. Get the rundown on what to watch out for, all in one place. Updated daily, from Sept. 1 to 5.
Photography by Lucia Iandolo and Kaeleigh Banda. Illustration by Kaiden Chandler.

Football brings depth to reclaim Liberty Leagues

By Billy Wood, Assistant Sports Editor • September 5, 2025
After a 2024 season that saw the Ithaca College football team lose its two-season grip on the Liberty League Championship title, the Bombers are back with a reinforced roster that wants nothing more than to prove themselves again. 
Photography by Sofia Sterbenk. Illustration by Kaiden Chandler.

Young roster gives men’s cross country an edge

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer • September 4, 2025
After an absence of progress in tournament play last year, the Ithaca College men’s cross-country team looks to strive for greatness after finishing sixth in two consecutive Liberty League Championship Tournaments. Following the 2024 season, five members of the cross-country team walked the stage at graduation, leaving room for both fresh opportunities and a new group of leaders inside the Bombers’ training grounds. 
Photography by Sofia Sterbenk. Illustration by Kaiden Chandler.

Women’s cross-country looks to continue national recognition

By Isabella McSweeney, Sports Editor • September 4, 2025
Armed with two NCAA Championship-experienced runners, the Ithaca College women’s cross-country team is ready to speed past the competition.
Photography by Marissa Moschella. Illustration by Raessler Guthrie.

IC sculling gears up for fall with new captains and fresh faces

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer • September 3, 2025
As the fall leaves prepare to fly, the Ithaca College sculling team looks to continue its dominance after the women’s rowing team won its eighth consecutive Liberty League Championship title in Spring 2025. The Bombers are led by head coach Beth Greene, who is now in her second year coaching the team. 

How IC Sports – Devon Jarvis

By Johnny Lisi • September 3, 2025
Host Johnny Lisi sits down with WICB football commentator Devon Jarvis to discuss the upcoming Fall 2025 season.
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