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Sports Preview – Spring 2016

Sophomore attack Jacob Cotton maneuvers around a defender in a game against SUNY Oneonta March 17, 2015 at Higgins Stadium.

Veterans to anchor men’s lacrosse roster

By Matthew Hornick, Staff Writer March 2, 2016
The men's lacrosse team will rely on its upperclassmen to guide the squad to the NCAA Tournament this spring season.
Sophomore infielder Allie Colleran fields a ground ball during a practice in the Athletics and Events Center.

Softball team looks to use freshman talent

By Adam Brobst, Staff Writer March 2, 2016
The softball team expects to contend this spring season with a large sum of skilled freshman backing up the seasoned veterans.
Senior Aaron Matthias gallops during the New York State Collegiate Track Conference Championships during the 2015–2016 indoor season.

Men’s track and field team chases aspirations

By Jeb Biggart and Tatiana Garvin March 2, 2016
The men's track and field team will look improve on its second-place finish at the Empire 8 Outdoor Conference Championship last spring season.
The men's crew team rows against Colgate University, Marist College and Hamilton College on April 25, 2015, at the Cayuga Inlet. The varsity boat returns three out of its eight members.

Men’s crew will depend on new rowers

By Alyssa Curtis, Staff Writer March 2, 2016
The men's crew team will look to utilize a smaller roster this spring season in order to take down top competitors this spring season.
Senior Eliza Dewart runs during the New York State Collegiate Track Conference Championships during the 2015–2016 indoor season.

Women’s track and field sets higher goals for outdoor season

By Danielle Allentuck and Sarah Resman March 2, 2016

The women’s track and field team enters its outdoor season looking to build on the momentum it established during the indoor season, during which the women took home the Empire 8 Championship and had...

Senior Ryan Contegni pitches during one of the Bombers games last season. The team finished last season with a 20–14 record.

Baseball seeks strong spring season

By Nick Fustor, Staff Writer March 2, 2016
The baseball team enters the 2016 season hoping to rely on its veteran talent to help them win back-to-back Empire 8 Championship titles.
Senior Chris Hayes plays in one of his tennis matches last season in Glazer Arena. This year, he is the only senior on the men's tennis team.

Men’s tennis eyes strong season

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer March 2, 2016
Men's tennis sets its goals high after beating the University of Rochester on Feb. 14 for the first time since 2009.
The women's crew team competes against Colgate University, Marist College and Hamilton College on April 25, 2015, at the Cayuga Inlet. This year, they are focusing on having fun.

Women’s crew team changes focus this upcoming season

By Andrew Sullivan and Casey Koenig March 2, 2016
The women's crew team decided to put its attention on the Dad Vail Regatta for the spring season due to changes to the selection process for the NCAA Championship.
Junior attackman Morgan Racicot runs down the field during the women's lacrosse team practice Feb. 27 in Higgins Stadium.

New coach adds moxy to women’s lacrosse team

By Matt Rottler, Staff Writer March 2, 2016
The women's lacrosse team enters the 2016 season hoping to make the Empire 8 Championship.
Weighing the Odds

Weighing the Odds

By The Ithacan March 2, 2016

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