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Spring 2025 Sports Preview

Experienced softball team eyes home field advantage

Experienced softball team eyes home field advantage

By Isabella McSweeney, Contributing Writer • February 27, 2025
Older and wiser, the Ithaca College softball team is working to advance past the Liberty League Championship Tournament for the first time since 2019.
Women's rowing motivated by national championship aspirations

Women’s rowing motivated by national championship aspirations

By David Schurter, Sports Editor • February 27, 2025
The distance in racing may change from sculling in the fall, but the goals remain the same this spring for the Ithaca College women’s rowing team. With national championship aspirations on the line, a new head coach and a legacy of national success, much is at stake this season for the Bombers.
Women's track looks to return to winning ways

Women’s track looks to return to winning ways

By Zachary Todd, Contributing Writer • February 27, 2025
After coming away with their third consecutive second place finish, the Ithaca College women’s track and field team looks to get back to their winning ways. Since head coach Jennifer Potter ’92 took over in 2004 the Bombers have won 16 conference titles and scored as a team at nationals 14 times outdoors.
Women's tennis serves up new expectations

Women’s tennis serves up new expectations

By Travis Conway, Contributing Writer • February 27, 2025
The tennis season has commenced, and the Ithaca College Bombers are looking to unjam the replay button for their seasons. Over the last two seasons, the women’s tennis team has finished 8-10 with a 3-5 record in conference play, with back-to-back first-round exits in the Liberty League Championship Tournament.
Women's lacrosse eyes back-to-back Liberty League championships

Women’s lacrosse eyes back-to-back Liberty League championships

By Farrell Hudson, Staff Writer • February 27, 2025
Following a thrilling season which saw them go to the NCAA regionals, the Ithaca women’s lacrosse team gets set to embark shortly on its 2025 season, one in which the Bombers enter currently ranked No. 11 by the NCAA IWLCA Coaches Poll. The Bombers look to expand upon their best season to date in the Liberty League. 
Baseball seeks regional redemption with new season

Baseball seeks regional redemption with new season

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • February 27, 2025
After an unceremonious end to the 2024 season, the Ithaca College baseball team looks to step back into the batter’s box for another shot at the postseason. This year, a combination of veteran leadership and breakout underclassmen are hoping to lead the Bombers to the promised land for the first time since 2013’s Cinderella run to the NCAA Division III Baseball Championship ended in a third-place finish. 
Men's tennis looks to rally against Liberty League competition

Men’s tennis looks to rally against Liberty League competition

By Jacob Infald, Sports Editor • February 27, 2025
After a 2024 campaign that saw the Ithaca men’s tennis team qualify for the Liberty League Championship Tournament for the first time since the Spring 2019 season, the young squad is looking to continue to build success on the court, while also creating a new culture off the court. 
Golf looks to break new records with young roster

Golf looks to break new records with young roster

By David Schurter, Sports Editor • February 27, 2025

For a team that competes in two different seasons, the transition period requires hard work and patience. With a young roster of five student-athletes and a new program record to chase, the Ithaca College...

Men's track looks to make strides towards a championship behind strong underclassmen

Men’s track looks to make strides towards a championship behind strong underclassmen

By Ryan Nieskens, Staff Writer • February 27, 2025
The Ithaca College men’s track and field team is looking to make serious strides in 2025, with a new coaching staff, a talented group of returners and a young, hungry roster. After finishing sixth in the Liberty League and 29th at the All-Atlantic Region Track and Field Conference last season, the Bombers are aiming to climb back up the ranks and reestablish themselves as top contenders in the conference. The team has been grinding through the indoor season, using it as a crucial building block to prepare for outdoor meets, where they aim to hit their stride and compete at their best. 
Men's rowing hopes to build upon newfound success

Men’s rowing hopes to build upon newfound success

By Billy Wood, Staff Writer • February 27, 2025
The 2024 Ithaca College men’s rowing season brought monumental history for the program as the crew took home its first ever Liberty League Championship Tournament win. After coming down from that high, the team is focused on getting back and taking up even more room in their growing trophy case. 
Men's lacrosse hopes to overcome the challenges of the Liberty League

Men’s lacrosse hopes to overcome the challenges of the Liberty League

By Jonathon Falco, Staff Writer • February 27, 2025
After falling short to St. John Fisher University 12-11 for its first match of the season, the men’s lacrosse team looks to put that loss and its lackluster 2024 season aside. The Bombers are led for a second year by head coach Tommy Pearce as they hope to bounce back.
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