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Senior midfielder Connor Tierney battles for possession against Red Dragons sophomore defender Josh Chung. The Bombers fell 2-1, as the Red Dragons took early control of the match.
Men’s soccer overpowered by Red Dragons in 2-1 loss
By Flynn Hynes, Sports Editor • September 19, 2024
The Ithaca College men's soccer team fell to No. 10 SUNY Cortland as the Red Dragons took control early with sophomore defender Jake Chung leading the charge to a 2-1 victory.
Joe Fitzgerald '93 was the starting quarterback during his time with Ithaca College. This past summer, Fitzgerald was one of 120 religious chaplains invited to the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
Q&A: Former Bomber quarterback and Olympian serves as Olympic chaplain
By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • September 19, 2024
During his time at Ithaca College, Joe Fitzgerald ’93 led his football team to its third and most recent national title in 1991 as quarterback. Since then, he was a member of the 1996 United States Olympic handball team and was inducted to the college’s Hall of Fame in 2017, all while serving the Catholic seminary since 2001. 
Sophomore forward Jayne Bogle drives the ball downfield during the Bombers' 0-0 draw against Alfred University. The Bombers outshot the Saxons 31-2 but were unable to score.
Women's soccer ties Alfred University despite a 31-2 shot advantage
By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • September 18, 2024
Despite dominating almost every facet of the Sept. 17 game, the Ithaca College women’s soccer team drew 0-0 against the Alfred University Saxons at Carp Wood Field.
Senior kicker Derek Baldin attempts the extra point, while the Gulls' graduate student defensive back Johnny Carreiro tries to block the kick. The matchup between the Bombers and the Gulls was a low-scoring contest, with the Gulls winning 13-7.
No. 24 football falls short to No. 16 Endicott in defensive battle
By Rory Mastine, Staff Writer • September 16, 2024

In a tough defensive battle, the No. 16 Endicott College Gulls outlasted the No. 24 Ithaca College football team on Sept. 14, winning by a final...

The No. 17 Ithaca College field hockey team celebrates its 1-0 victory over the No. 9 York College of Pennsylvania Spartans. Senior midfielder Meara Bury scored a goal early in the game to send the Bombers past the Spartans.
No. 17 field hockey defeats No. 9 Spartans with early goal in 1-0 victory
By Johnny Lisi, Contributing Writer • September 15, 2024
On Sept. 14, also known as National Field Hockey Day, spectators were given the gift of a top-20 matchup, and that matchup did not disappoint. The No. 17 Ithaca College Field Hockey team took down the No. 9 team in Division III, York College, with just one lethal penalty corner to start the game — and end it — at 1-0.
Sophomore midfielder/defender Zara Nourie runs to high-five her teammates in the Bombers' 2–0 victory over the Red Dragons. Graduate student midfielder Sarah Sinnott led the South Hill squad with both goals.
Sinnott sends the Bombers past the Red Dragons
By Alise Polselli, Contributing Writer • September 12, 2024
The Ithaca College women’s soccer team faced off against the No. 24 SUNY Cortland Red Dragons. The game was energetic, with both sides showcasing impressive offensive and defensive maneuvers while the fans watched with bated breath. Graduate student midfielder Sarah Sinnott scored twice in a 2-0 win for the Bombers.
Junior forward Andrew Kusek and junior defender Riley Donelan hug each other in the Bombers' 3–1 victory over the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles. After the win, the Bombers record goes to 3-1 for the season.
Kusek and Warren lead the Bombers to victory
By Sierra Gabriel, Contributing Writer • September 11, 2024
The Ithaca College men's soccer team fought and defeated the Brockport Golden Eagles 3-1 in what sophomore Jack Carney said would be their toughest challenge yet.
From left to right, Ithaca College women's basketball junior forward Annabella Yorio, men's cross country runner senior Drew Taylor and women's basketball senior guard Jillian Payne all interned for the NBA and WNBA this summer.
Student-athletes thrive as NBA and WNBA interns
By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • September 11, 2024
For a large majority of college athletes, intercollegiate athletics is their final foray into the world of competitive sports before they enter the workforce. But for three of Ithaca College’s student-athletes, the workforce and professional sports became the same over the summer.
Ithaca College associate professor in exercise science and athletic training David Diggin, pictured above, is the strength and conditioning program director.
Strength and conditioning program adds accreditation status
By David Schurter, Sports Editor • September 11, 2024
The Ithaca College exercise science major joined just 17 other programs nationwide to have an accredited concentration in strength and conditioning for performance and wellness. 
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