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Sports Preview - Fall 2015

Right, sophomore Caroline Gerulskis spikes the ball as her teammates look on intensely during a match Sept. 5, 2014, at Ben Light Gymnasium.

Experience leads the attack for improved volleyball squad

By Madison Bess, Staff Writer August 27, 2015
The volleyball team will lean on game management experience to win the Empire 8 this year.
Sophomore Kyra Denish keeps her eye on the ball as she makes her backswing during a team practice Sept. 19, 2014, at the Country Club of Ithaca.

New faces to bring a fresh era for the women’s golf squad

By Caitie Ihrig, Contributing Writer August 27, 2015
The women's golf team hopes new fundamentals can keep them in the NCAA Tournament.
Senior forward Kelsey King dribbles the ball in between two Farmingdale State College defenders during a match against the Rams Sept. 7, 2014, at Carp Wood Field.

Women’s soccer seeks to score the ultimate goal this season

By Maddison Murnane, Contributing Writer August 27, 2015
The women's soccer team aims to regain the top spot in the Empire 8 and make a run at the NCAA Tournament this season.
Junior midfielder Aziz Farouk attempts to cut right against a Houghton defender during a match Oct.  25, 2014, at Carp Wood Field. The South Hill squad seeks an Empire 8 title.

Blue and Gold look to compete with new-found team chemistry

By Matt Rottler, Staff Writer August 27, 2015
The men's soccer team attempts to tackle the Empire 8 conference one game at a time this season.
Junior Haley Kusak gets ready to serve the ball at a practice April 14, 2014, at the Athletics and Events Center.

South Hill squad attempts to stick around in playoffs

By Kristen Gowdy, Senior Writer August 27, 2015
The field hockey team is relying on experience and depth to get back to the Empire 8 Championship this season.
Forward and midfielder Cassie Schuttrumpf, left, makes an effort to move the ball down the field during a match against Nazareth College on Sept. 27, 2014, at Higgins Stadium.

Upperclassmen try to serve up their best game this season

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer August 27, 2015
The women's tennis team has made it to the NCAA Tournament the last five years and hopes to keep the streak alive this year.
Members of the sculling squad race in the Sculling Invitational on Sept. 28, 2014, at the Cayuga Inlet.

Sculling team looks to propel program in the right direction

By Keon Broadnax and Vinica Weiss August 27, 2015
In its fourth season as a varsity sport, the sculling squad is hoping to take the next step this year.
Junior Lauren Hodge runs in the Jannette Bonrouhi-Zakaim Memorial Alumni Run on Aug. 30, 2014, in Ithaca.

Women’s team strives to bolster firm track record this year

By Joelle Goldstein, Staff Writer August 27, 2015
The women's cross country team looks to keep their run of NCAA appearances alive this season.
Senior Sawyer Hitchcock races in the Jannette Bonrouhi-Zakaim Memorial Alumni Run on Aug. 30, 2014, in Ithaca.

Deep men’s cross country team ready for shot at Nationals

By Lauren Murray, Contributing Writer August 26, 2015
The men's cross country team is poised for a huge year on the trails.
Senior John Iannone charges through the St. John Fisher College defense on Nov. 8, 2014, at Butterfield Stadium.

Bombers football team out to revive reputation this season

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer August 26, 2015
The football team is ready to get back to a national contender for the 2015 season.
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