Sports Preview — Spring 2026

Golf looks to build on successful fall campaign

By Noah Antidormi, Contributing Writer • February 28, 2026

Riding the momentum of three first-place finishes in Fall 2025, including a fourth straight St. Lawrence Invitational title, the Ithaca College women’s golf team hopes to claim its second Liberty League crown after finishing third last year and in a tie for second in 2024. 

Spring 2026 Sports Preview

February 28, 2026

The Ithacan's digital sports preview. Get the rundown on what to watch out for, all in one place. Updated daily, from Feb. 23 to Feb. 28.

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.

Men’s tennis puts its past in the rearview

By Lyla Doran, Assistant Sports Editor • February 23, 2026

The Ithaca College men’s tennis team does not have a Liberty League Championship playoff win on its program resume, but is aiming for the title with a second year head coach and a hefty and balanced roster after compiling a 6-10 record in 2024-25.