Sports

Men’s basketball falls to St. Lawrence in Liberty League Tournament quarterfinal

By Graham Goodman, Sports Editor • February 27, 2026

The Ithaca College men’s basketball team saw its season come to an end Feb. 24 at the hands of the St. Lawrence University Saints, 72-64. In the first round of the Liberty League Championships, St. Lawrence’s 2-3 zone defense overwhelmed the Bombers, who never led in the game.

Women’s track and field hopes to sprint to top of the podium

By Nora Linahan, Contributing Writer • February 27, 2026

After finishing in second place in the Liberty League Championship and placing 28th in the NCAA championship in the 2025 season, the Ithaca College women’s track and field team prepares to come back stronger in the 2026 spring season.

Men’s track and field ramps up for peak season

By Graham Goodman, Sports Editor • February 27, 2026

The Ithaca College men’s track and field team gears up for its spring season just weeks after its indoor Liberty League Championships conclude Feb. 27 and Feb. 28.

Softball builds toward bigger success in NCAA tournament

By Tate Mosher, Staff Writer • February 26, 2026

The Ithaca College softball team is coming off its best season since 2019, making it all the way to the Division III postseason tournament in May 2025 before falling to Texas Lutheran University in the Regional round. This time around, it looks to return to the tournament and potentially advance even further.  

Youth defines baseball squad looking to avenge title

By Billy Wood, Senior Writer • February 26, 2026

After a heartbreaking end to the 2025 season, the Ithaca College baseball team is returning with a fresh lineup that will be quite different from what the Bombers have trotted out the past couple of seasons. To help fill that lineup, the Bombers have brought in a first-year class that is 17 deep, the biggest since 2021.     

Women’s lacrosse eyes third Liberty League title

By Alliey Magistro, Senior Writer • February 25, 2026

It is officially the beginning of spring sports at Ithaca College, which marks the start of the Ithaca College women’s lacrosse 2026 season. The Bombers finished their 2025 season with a 14-7 overall record, earning them a spot in the NCAA Division III Championship after securing their second title as Liberty League Champions in back-to-back seasons. After going 7-3 in Liberty League play and advancing to NCAAs, the Bombers’ season ended when they lost in the second round to No. 2 Middlebury College 20-5. 

How IC Sports – Spring Sports Preview with Anthony LaBonte

By Johnny Lisi • February 25, 2026

Host Johnny Lisi brings on junior sports media major Anthony LaBonte to discuss the upcoming Spring 2026 athletic season.

Women’s rowing embarks on a rebuild year with fresh faces

By Lyla Doran, Assistant Sports Editor • February 25, 2026

Entering the 2026 season, looking to win its eighth consecutive Liberty League Championship, the Ithaca College women’s rowing team will turn to its young rowers to power it through the rough waters of losing key members of the team. 

Men’s rowing remains chasing the national podium, but on a different route

By Graham Goodman, Sports Editor • February 25, 2026

Following back-to-back years of Liberty League titles, the Ithaca College men’s rowing team has not drifted from its end goal of reaching the podium at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association National Championship. This year, the team is taking a new approach to get there.

Men’s lacrosse hopes to take next step toward NCAA Tournament

By John Frieders, Staff Writer • February 24, 2026

After finishing the 2025 season 10-9 overall and returning to the Liberty League playoffs for the first time since 2021, the Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team enters this spring with hunger and unfinished business.

Swim and dive teams earn historic victory together

By Isabella McSweeney, Staff Writer • February 24, 2026

The Ithaca College swimming and diving teams quashed the competition Feb. 21, securing two Liberty League titles and five program records in historic fashion.

Women’s basketball splits weekend matchups, loses on senior day

By Tate Mosher, Staff Writer • February 24, 2026

The Ithaca College women's basketball team won the first game of the weekend Feb. 20 before losing on senior day in the final game of the season Feb. 21. The Bombers could not recreate their offensive success on day two of the back-to-back.