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The Ithaca College wrestling team hosted its annual Bomber Invitational Nov. 1-2 to kick off the 2024-25 season. Pictured, the team warms up before competition begins.
Wrestling takes home bronze at its annual Bomber Invitational
By David Schurter, Assistant Sports Editor • November 4, 2024
For the first time since the 2024 NCAA Division III Championships on March 15 and 16, the Ithaca College men’s wrestling team took to the mat at its 40th annual season-opening Bomber Invitational on Nov. 1-2. Out of the 11 teams at the meet, the team saw itself in fourth place after day one with 46 points and concluded day two and the invitational in third place with 151.5 points.
The Ithaca College volleyball team defeated the Bard College Raptors in three sets. Pictured, graduate-student defensive specialist/libero Julia Costa sets up to serve.
Clauhs shines in three-set victory against Raptors
By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • November 3, 2024
It took the No. 21 Ithaca College volleyball team less than an hour to dispatch the Bard College Raptors on Nov. 2, sweeping them in three sets 25-6, 25-11 and 25-9, at Ben Light Gymnasium.
The Ithaca College women's soccer team won its regular season finale over the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers at Carp Wood Field Nov. 3. Pictured, junior forward Ava Detorie sends a ball towards the goal.
Women’s soccer takes regular season finale over Engineers
By Noa Ran-Ressler, Managing Editor • November 3, 2024
On a frigid and gray Saturday afternoon, the Ithaca College women’s soccer team took the field for its final regular season game against the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers on Nov. 2. The Bombers consistently capitalized on gaps in the Engineers’ defense, securing a first-place finish in the Liberty League with a 3-0 win.
The Ithaca College volleyball team swept the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers at Ben Light Gymnasium Nov. 1. Pictured, the team comes together to celebrate after scoring a point.
Depth shines as Bombers sweep RIT
By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • November 3, 2024
The No. 21 Ithaca College volleyball team held their nerve throughout a seemingly unpredictable match on Nov. 1, sweeping the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers 28-26, 25-12 and 25-21 at Ben Light Gymnasium.
Senior striker Juliana Valli moves the ball as a defender approaches. The Bombers secured a thrilling shootout victory over the No. 17 Ursinus College Bears, extending their winning streak to seven games.
Field hockey triumphs in nail-biting shootout on senior day
By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • November 2, 2024
The Ithaca College field hockey team celebrated senior day with a thrilling shootout victory over the No. 17 Ursinus College Bears. The 2-1 win marks the Bombers’ final regular season game and improves their record to 13-5.
The Ithaca College men's soccer team fell to the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers, 2-1 Oct. 30. From left to right, first-year midfielder/forward Emmett Enriquez and senior midfielder Connor Tierney converge on the ball.
First half surge helps Tigers slip past Bombers
By David Schurter, Assistant Sports Editor • October 30, 2024
A pair of goals in the first half from junior forward Jake Donahue were all the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers needed to come away with the win over the Ithaca College men’s soccer team on Oct. 30. First-year midfielder Joshua Bourdoulous said the team’s ability to put themselves into position to score often was a bright side to the team’s performance.
Derek Slywka made history as the college’s first alum in nearly 60 years to sign an NFL contract. However on Sept. 24, it was announced that Slywka had signed with the CFL's Toronto Argonauts after being waived by the Indianapolis Colts.
Alum scores deal with the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts
By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024
From Division III football to the big leagues, former All-American safety Derek Slywka’s football journey took a turn, landing him on the radar of the NFL and ultimately signing with the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts.
Sophomore team captain Michael Morales advances the ball upfield against the Geneseo Warthogs Rugby Club. The Ithaca College men’s rugby club finished the Fall 2024 regular season with a 2-3 record.
Farrell’s departure prompts new era for men’s rugby club
By David Schurter, Assistant Sports Editor • October 30, 2024
Following the departure of Annemarie Farrell after Spring 2024, former sports management professor at Ithaca College and head coaching position of the men’s rugby team was left vacant. The new coaching team is working to maintain the positive team culture that Farrell built as well as to address the gradual decline in the roster size.
Ithaca College alum Kevin Connors ’97 was selected by video game company Electronic Arts as a voiceover artist for College Football 25, providing halftime recaps for each game.
Alum brings realistic reporting to virtual halftime
By Johnny Lisi, Contributing Writer • October 30, 2024
After an 11-year wait that felt like forever to die-hard fans, EA Sports College Football 25 was released July 19. Nearly 5 million fans played the game during the release weekend. But, when it comes to the game’s halftime recap, a familiar voice from the Ithaca College community is heard: Kevin Connors ’97.
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