Fall 2024 - Sports Preview

Field hockey seeking Championship redemption

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • September 5, 2024

When the 2024 season opened, the No. 23 Ithaca College field hockey team wasted no time setting the standard.

Sculling pushes forward with new leadership

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • September 5, 2024

As another summer comes to a close, the Ithaca College sculling team returns to the water, looking to build on its continued success. Fresh off the women’s rowing team’s sixth consecutive Liberty League Championship, the team is back with its eyes on another strong campaign.

Volleyball sets up for third Championship win

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • September 4, 2024

The Ithaca College volleyball team is back and is ready to defend its title following back-to-back Liberty League Championships in 2022 and 2023 and advancing to the regional semifinal round in the NCAA tournament in 2023. With a new head coach and a new class coming in, expectations are high for the season.

Young football squad gears up to run new offensive strategy

By Rory Mastine • September 4, 2024

After a 9–3 campaign came to an end in the second round of the NCAA Championships in 2023, the Ithaca College football team is back with a new look and the same hunger as the last two conference championship rosters.

Women’s XC seeks to climb championship ranks with new talent and returning stars

By Charles Schaff, Contributing Writer • September 3, 2024

The Ithaca College women’s cross-country team is looking to improve from last year, when they placed 5th at both the Liberty League Championship and the Regional Championship.

Men’s cross-country rebuilds for Liberty League redemption

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • September 3, 2024

Following a difficult yet promising 2023 season, the Ithaca College men’s cross-country team aims to shock the Liberty League this season. Last year, the Bombers team — which lost five seniors from the 2022 season — finished sixth overall in the Liberty League Championship, their lowest-ever finish in a conference tournament. 

Women’s soccer aims for championship comeback

By Jacob Infald, Senior Writer • September 2, 2024

As fall sports get the ball rolling, the Ithaca College women’s soccer team has its sights set on another Liberty League Championship title after a disappointing end to its 2023 campaign. 

Men’s soccer looks to flip the switch

By Flynn Hynes, Senior Writer • September 2, 2024

Coming off a season where it lost in the Liberty League Championship game, the Ithaca College men’s soccer team has its hopes set high and is looking to redeem itself this year.