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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New faces on women’s soccer enter new year with lofty goals

By Jacob Infald, Senior Writer • September 2, 2025

Editor’s note: Staff Writer Jacob Infald works at the Office of Athletics Communication. This story was written before he accepted the job and all interviews were conducted before the acceptance as well. For...

Stacked men’s soccer roster eyes Liberty League championship

By Flynn Hynes, Senior Writer • September 2, 2025

Editor’s note: Senior Writer Flynn Hynes is an intern at the Office of Athletics Communication. This story was written before he accepted the internship and all interviews were conducted before the acceptance...

Volleyball unfazed by high expectations

By Isabella McSweeney, Sports Editor • September 1, 2025

The Ithaca College volleyball team has high hopes for the postseason after securing three consecutive Liberty League Championship Tournament titles and finishing No. 20 in the country for women’s Division...

Field hockey prepares for sprint toward success

By Isabella McSweeney, Sports Editor • August 27, 2025

After 2024’s historic performance, the Ithaca College field hockey team is unfazed by expectations and ready to put in the effort to return to the NCAA Division III Championships. The Bombers ended...

Fall 2025 — Sports Preview

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