Sports Preview – Winter 2024

New and old faces fuels women’s track and field goals

By Charles Schaff, Contributing Writer • November 7, 2024

National dreams and a Liberty League title fuel Ithaca College women's track and field season. With powerhouse athletes returning, the team is ready to prove its dominance across every event.

Men’s track and field gears up for rebound season

By Flynn Hynes, Senior Writer • November 7, 2024

Finish times for the Ithaca College men’s track and field team fell hard last season — its lowest results in former head coach Jim Nichols’ history of coaching the team. Looking ahead to the season, senior pole vaulter Shaun Herlihy said the team is out for vengeance.

Men’s swim and dive challenges its adversaries

By Billy Wood, Senior Writer • November 7, 2024

Coming off a fifth consecutive second place finish in the Liberty League Championship Tournament last season, the Ithaca College men’s swimming and diving team is looking to rely on mental strength and a selfless squad to challenge the daunting Rochester Institute of Technology this season.

Women’s swim and dive overpowers its opponents

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • November 7, 2024

Despite having no pool in the pre-season, the Ithaca College women’s swimming and diving team has started the regular season off strong with a 3-1 record so far — demonstrating that the Bombers are ready to compete for a sixth straight Liberty League Championship win.

Gymnastics balances depth and tough competition

By Johnny Lisi • November 7, 2024

Almost — that was the theme of the 2024 season for the Ithaca College gymnastics team. Razor-sharp margins at each meet, but it wasn’t enough. 

Men’s wrestling aims to pin down a national championship

By Jacob Infald, Senior Writer • November 7, 2024

After sending five athletes to the NCAA National Championship meet in the 2023–24 season, the Ithaca College wrestling team is locked in this year as it strives to put enough individuals on the podium to win the long-eluded NCAA Division III Wrestling Team Championship — something the team has not secured since 1994. 

Men’s basketball ready for action despite injuries

By Jacob Infald, Senior Writer • November 7, 2024

After missing the playoffs in the 2023–24 campaign, the Ithaca College men’s basketball team looks to return to its winning ways with a mix of youth and upperclassmen leaders, as it battles through early season injuries. 

Women’s basketball eyes Liberty League revenge

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • November 7, 2024

Ithaca College seems to have a “redeem team” of its own this season, as the women’s basketball team aims to return to the summit of the Liberty League Championship Tournament.