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Sports Preview – Winter 2019–20

The Ithaca College gymnastics team competed in 11 meets last season, and, as a team, it earned either first or second place in six of those competitions. The Bombers hope to improve their impressive record this 2019-20 season.

Gymnastics team strives to earn national titles

By Shehanee Fernando, Staff Writer • November 14, 2019
The Ithaca College gymnastics team is focusing on using their depth as an advantage this season, and hoping to grab individual and team national titles.
Seniors Tito Colom and Ben Brisman wrestle during a practice in the Hill Center. Brisman won a national championship two years ago, and Colom is chasing his first.

Wrestlers hope to preserve consistent success

By Connor Wood, Staff Writer • November 14, 2019
The IC wrestling team has finished in the top five of the NCAA championship tournament the past two years, the men hope to improve even further this season.
Sophomore guard Skylar Sinon started 22 out of 27 games last season and led the team with 76 assists. Sinon is predicted to help fill the gaps left by last season's seniors.

Men’s basketball aims to thrive in postseason

By Ryan Lemay, Staff Writer • November 14, 2019
After a tough loss in the league championship last year, the Ithaca College men's basketball team is working to bounce back and travel further in postseason.
Senior forward Cassidy O'Malley makes a jump shot on the Bombers home court in Ben Light Gymnasium. O'Malley appeared in all 31 games last season and racked up 30 starts for the Bombers.

Women’s basketball aims for another NCAA run

By Audrey Gamble • November 14, 2019
The Ithaca College women's basketball had an outstanding 2018-19 season, after the loss of a few key seniors, the 2019-20 team looks to fill the gaps.
Sophomore Matt Crysler swims butterfly during a practice at Kelsey Partridge Bird Natatorium. Crysler is a leader of the Bombers' strong butterfly group.

Large roster gives depth to men’s swimming and diving

By Mark Puskey, Contributing Writer • November 14, 2019
The Ithaca College men's swimming and diving team has its largest roster in years and is aiming for top performances this season.
Senior Angelina Domena swims freestyle during practice at Kelsey Partridge Bird Natatorium. Domena is one of ten seniors on this year's squad.

Women’s swimming and diving plans to dominate Liberty League

By Arla Davis, Staff Writer • November 14, 2019
The Ithaca College women's swimming and diving team is aiming for its second Liberty League victory in a row after last year's narrow win.
Sophomore Logan Bruce hurdles during a practice in Glazer Arena. Bruce competes in the pentathlon and competed at the NCAA championships last season.

Women’s track and field strives for the national title

By Ariel Dowdy, Staff Writer • November 14, 2019
The Ithaca College women's track and field team has set its sights on achieving the ultimate goal — a national championship team title.
Senior Rob Greenwald hurdles during a practice in Glazer Arena. Greenwald competes in the heptathlon during the indoor track season.

Men’s track and field aiming for Liberty League three-peat

By Andrew Gabriel, Staff Writer • November 14, 2019
The Ithaca College men's track and field team is aiming to win its third straight Liberty League championship this season.
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