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Sophomore forward Mary Bernat pivots around sophomore guard Macy Bacon in a 80-70 loss to the University of Rochester Yellowjackets on Dec. 2.

Women’s basketball falls to Yellowjackets in offensive onslaught

By Tate Mosher, Staff Writer • December 5, 2025
The Ithaca College women's basketball team could not stop the offensive attack of the University of Rochester, falling 80-70 Dec. 2 at Ben Light Gymnasium. The loss drops the Bombers to 2-4 in what was their season’s home opener. With the win, the Yellowjackets extend their win streak to four straight and climb to 4-3 on the season. The Bombers have surrendered 70 or more points in four of their six games, losing all four. 
From left, senior offensive lineman Jimmy Mullevey, sophomore running back Chris Scully and junior tight end Will Scordato celebrate the first touchdown of the game against the Cortland Red Dragons on Nov. 15.

A game for the ages: The Bombers win the 66th annual Cortaca Jug

By Billy Wood, Senior Writer • November 17, 2025
With a buzzing crowd and an environment sprinkled with showers, the Ithaca College football team avenged the last two seasons and took down its arch rival, the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons, by a score of 26-21 in one of the most thrilling Cortaca games of all time.  
Sophomore running back Chris Scully and junior quarterback Michael Reed celebrate a touchdown together in the 49-7 victory on Nov. 1.

Bomber football bounces back with big win over Buffalo State

By Billy Wood, Senior Writer • November 3, 2025
The Ithaca College football team rebounded strongly in a 49-7 thumping of the Buffalo State Bengals on Senior Day, Nov. 1 at Butterfield Stadium. The win keeps the Bombers’ hope of bringing home a Liberty League Championship title alive. 
First-year middle hitter and right side Addison Leadbetter hits the ball over the net in a shutout win against the University of Scranton Royals on Oct. 29.

Volleyball leaves Ben Light with shutout over Scranton

By Lyla Doran, Assistant Sports Editor • November 1, 2025
The No. 12 ranked Ithaca College volleyball team played its final regular season game at Ben Light Gymnasium, staying undefeated at home with a shutout win against the University of Scranton Royals on Oct. 29. The Bombers won their 16th game in a row, bringing their overall record to 20-3.
Senior midfielder Drew Warren and Clarkson sophomore forward Paul Rolland battle for a header

Agonizing draw eliminates men’s soccer from playoff contention

By Graham Goodman, Sports Editor • October 29, 2025
The Ithaca College men’s soccer team drew 0-0 against the Clarkson University Golden Knights on Oct. 25 at Carp Wood Field. A late goal for the Bombers was ruled out for offside with less than 10 minutes to play. With only one game remaining and five points tallied in-conference play, it is no longer possible for the Bombers to reach the Liberty League playoffs. 
Sophomore Brianna Owen tips the ball over the net in a doubleheader sweep against the William Smith College Herons and the William Paterson University Pioneers on Oct. 25.

Volleyball leads Liberty League after dominant doubleheader

By Lyla Doran, Assistant Sports Editor • October 28, 2025
The Ithaca College volleyball team continued its dominance on Oct. 25 in Ben Light Gymnasium in a double-header against the William Smith College Herons and the William Paterson University Pioneers. The No. 10 Bombers added two victories to their 15-game win streak, increasing their overall record to 19-3. Game one against the Herons also kept the Bombers undefeated in their Liberty League match-ups. 
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