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From left, midfielders senior Drew Warren, sophomore Emmett Enriquez and graduate student Ikey Borden block Hobart first-year midfielder Gabe Smith in front of the goal in a tight 3-2 loss on Oct. 8.
Men’s soccer continues midseason slump against Hobart
By Erin Soltano, Photographer • October 11, 2025
The Ithaca College men’s soccer team fell to the Hobart Statesmen in a grueling 3-2 loss Oct. 8 at Carp Wood Field, adding a third game to the Bombers’ two game losing streak. The Bombers battled out a long 90 minutes with the Statesman battling much in the center of the field and not in front of either goal. 
Junior setter Wesley Slavin recorded her 2000th assist in a shutout against the Hartwick College Hawks on Oct. 7.
Volleyball shuts out Hartwick amidst personal milestone
By Lyla Doran, Contributing Writer • October 9, 2025
The Ithaca College volleyball team earned its fifth shutout of the season in a win against the Hartwick College Hawks on Oct. 7 in Ben Light Gymnasium, adding to a winning streak of eight games. Junior setter Wesley Slavin also recorded a milestone achievement of 2000 assists during the match. 
Brian McCullough '06 brings together sports and sustainability to advance the industry.
Q&A: Alum promotes ongoing sustainability efforts in sports
By Isabella McSweeney, Sports Editor • October 6, 2025
Since his time on South Hill, Brian McCullough ’06, has entrenched himself in the intersection of sustainability and sports. Currently an associate professor and program chair of sport management at the University of Michigan, McCullough has worked with other experts in the field and organizations such as the International Olympic Committee.
Senior goalkeeper Bryson Shaull has been pivotal for the Bombers' score sheet, conceding only one goal in the first seven games of the 2025 season.
Defensive dominance ushers in new era for men’s soccer
By Graham Goodman, Staff Writer • October 1, 2025
The Ithaca College men’s soccer team is in the midst of a program revamp under new head coach Gabe Kuhn, who has brought success the team has not achieved in years. The key to the Bombers’ winning ways this season has been their defense. Led by senior goalkeeper Bryson Shaull, the Bombers’ back line conceded only one goal in their first seven games, collecting six clean sheets.
Junior midfielder Liam Breslin leaps ahead of the defending Vassar Brewers in a 1-1 draw on Sept. 27 at Carp Wood Field.
Missed chances leave men’s soccer tied up against Vassar
By Graham Goodman, Staff Writer • September 30, 2025
The Ithaca College men’s soccer team settled for a 1-1 draw against the Vassar College Brewers on Sept. 27 at Carp Wood Field. Although both of the game’s goals were scored in the first half, a second half filled with scoring chances on both sides of the field left the Bombers feeling they deserved a win over the reigning Liberty League Champions.
Junior quarterback Matthew Parker runs down the field during the Bombers' Sept. 27 nail-biter against the Hobart College Statesmen.
Football takes revenge game in nail-biting fashion
By Billy Wood, Assistant Sports Editor • September 29, 2025
The Ithaca College football team continued its hot hand with a 13-7 nail-biter of a win over the Hobart College Statesmen on Sept. 27 at Butterfield Stadium.
Former NFL fullback/tight end Ben Mason joined the Bombers last spring as the team's new running backs/tight ends coach. Along with receivers coach Will Gladney and linebackers coach Will Margraff, the three share deep prior connections with the program.
Deep connection shines through on football coaching staff
By Billy Wood, Assistant Sports Editor • September 25, 2025
One Beat. The motto of the Ithaca College football team emphasizes togetherness and an almost brotherly connection. This season, the Bombers have relied on three new coaches who all have deep roots with the program. On March 24, the Bombers announced the hiring of assistant coaches Ben Mason, Will Margraff, and Will Gladney ’20. Mason was brought in to coach both running backs and tight ends, while Gladney was brought in to coach wide receivers and Margraff to coach linebackers.
From left, head coach Ryan Ciotoli '02 and assistant coaches Kate Zavuholnik and Joel Ferrara will lead the women's wrestling team in its inaugural season when the team takes to the mat this winter.
Women’s wrestling gears up for inaugural season
By Lyla Doran, Contributing Writer • September 25, 2025
Last July, Ithaca College expanded its athletics program by introducing an NCAA varsity women’s wrestling team. With the 2025-26 inaugural season approaching, the team’s preparations are in full swing, including the hiring of head coach Ryan Ciotoli ’02 and the recruitment of the eight athletes.
Junior Lola Gitlin transferred from Division l Long Island University in Spring 2025 with the intention of playing soccer. Gitlin switched to cross-country in Fall 2025.
Junior transfer trades cleats for running shoes
By Morgan Spriggs, Contributing Writer • September 24, 2025
Before the Fall 2025 semester, junior Lola Gitlin had never competed in a cross-country race. 
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