Sports

Newly hired women’s basketball head coach brings a young perspective

By Graham Goodman and Lyla Doran • May 5, 2026

Erin Hughes will be the next head coach of the Ithaca College women’s basketball team, Ithaca College athletics announced May 4. Hughes comes to IC from Division III Trinity College, where she was an assistant coach for two seasons.

Men’s lacrosse earns NCAA playoff berth amid conference semifinal loss

By Lyla Doran, Assistant Sports Editor • May 5, 2026

As the top regular-season team in the Liberty League Championship Tournament, the No. 17/18 Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team had high expectations heading into the playoffs. After receiving a bye, the Bombers were upset by the Union College Chargers 10-4 in the semifinal round May 1 at Higgins Stadium. 

ESPY-inspired awards to celebrate student athletes

By Meaghan Baggoo, Staff Writer • April 30, 2026

Ithaca College will host its inaugural Excellent Performance in Ithaca College Sports (EPICS) awards May 5. Organized by the student-athlete advisory council (SAAC), the night will be a celebration to recognize the efforts of student-athletes, coaches and others in the athletic department. 

First-year phenom balances dual-sport combination

By Billy Wood, Senior Writer • April 30, 2026

The Ithaca College baseball team came into the season with a heavy influx of first-year players who have been put in key roles. Out of all those newcomers, dual-sport phenom Anthony Mestre has heard his name on the national stage the most. 

Q&A: Drone Squad manager ready for bigger stage

By Antonio Vengoechea, Staff Writer • April 30, 2026

Ithaca College's Park Productions Drone Squadron has quietly built itself into one of the more ambitious student-run broadcast operations in the region. This spring, the squad is finally getting consistent gigs while producing six rowing broadcasts — two for Ithaca College, one for the Liberty League and three contracted broadcasts for Cornell University that will air on ESPN+ and the Ivy League Network. 

Preview: Liberty League Championships Spring 2026

By Graham Goodman, Noah Antidormi, Tate Mosher, Lyla Doran, Zach Schneider, Isabella McSweeney, and Antonio Vengoechea • April 29, 2026

As Ithaca College students prepare for finals at the culmination of the school year, spring season student-athletes are preparing for the Liberty League Championship Tournament following the culmination of their regular seasons. The Ithacan has you prepared for what to know ahead of competition for the Spring 2026 hardware.

Statement win secures number one seed for men’s lacrosse

By Lyla Doran, Assistant Sports Editor • April 27, 2026

The No. 20 Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team’s 14-9 win against the No. 19 Skidmore College Thoroughbreds on April 25 at Higgins Stadium officially locked the Bombers in as the top seed in the Liberty League playoffs. The senior day celebration game marked the end of the regular season, finishing off with a 11-5 overall record and a 5-1 conference record. 

Baseball takes series opener en route to series win

By Graham Goodman, Sports Editor • April 27, 2026

The Ithaca College baseball team upended the second place Hobart College Statesmen 9-4 in the opener of a three-game series April 23.

Softball sweeps Cortland in midweek doubleheader

By Tate Mosher, Staff Writer • April 24, 2026

The Ithaca College softball team rolled to pitching-led victories in both legs of the doubleheader April 21 versus the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons. In game one, the Bombers grabbed an early 3-2 lead and held onto it for the rest of the contest. In game two, they survived a Red Dragons’ seventh inning rally to win 4-3. 

Track and field teams celebrate inaugural home meet with season bests

By Antonio Vengoechea, Staff Writer • April 24, 2026

With the sun in the sky and fans in the stands April 21, the Ithaca College men's and women's track teams hosted their first home meet in a decade on the newly built Egan Family Track and Field Complex. The Bombers welcomed Syracuse University, Cornell University, SUNY Cortland, SUNY Oswego, Keystone College and the Rochester Institute of Technology as they set some season highs both on the track and on throws.  

Golf dominates the field in Cortland Martin/Wallace Invitational

By Noah Antidormi, Contributing Writer • April 19, 2026

The Bombers will return to the course April 25 when they travel to Schenectady, New York to compete in the Union Spring Invitational, followed by the Liberty League Championship on May 1 and May 2 at Teugega Country Club in Rome, New York.

Women’s lacrosse’s presence felt across the field for upset win

By Lyla Doran, Assistant Sports Editor • April 19, 2026

The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team overcame a four-point deficit to upset the No. 24 St. John Fisher Cardinals 15-11 on April 17 at Higgins Stadium to conclude their regular season at home. Forcing turnovers and embracing the ride game was crucial for the Bombers, giving them the edge in the second quarter.