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Senior midfielder Nikki Dahl catches a ball as two Hartwick College defenders run toward her. The Bombers defeated the Hawks 22-4 in the Empire 8 contest April 27 at Higgins Stadium.

Bombers look to carry success into tournament play

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer
April 30, 2013
From left, seniors Kaitlyn Hoffay, Kim Armbruster, Tracy Rivas, Jess Worthman, Sam Whitney, Michelle Avery and Nikki Dahl pose after practice on Monday afternoon.

Women’s lacrosse seniors share time on and off the field

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer
April 23, 2013

Women’s lacrosse team impresses in home debut

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer
March 8, 2013
Junior guard Mary Kate Tierney attempts to put a shot past Nazareth College sophomore center Maria Allocco during the Bomber’s final regular season game Feb. 16 in Ben Light Gymnasium.

Women’s basketball team looks ahead to a shot at the Elite 8

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer
March 7, 2013
Senior forward Devin Shea and junior forward Frank Mitchell pose with their respective team's Empire 8 championship plaque.

Women’s basketball team pulls unexpected bid in NCAA tournament

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer
February 28, 2013
Junior guard Kathryn Campbell shoots a lay-up during a home game against Utica College in Ben Light Gymnasium on February 15th.

Winter sports update: Women’s basketball

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Staff Writer
February 21, 2013
Assistant Coach Katherine Bixby plays defense for a drill during a women’s basketball practice in Ben Light Gymnasium on Feb. 5.

Former teammates take on coaching roles for the women’s basketball team

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer
February 14, 2013

Women’s basketball adds depth to team by bringing up two JV players

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer
February 6, 2013
Junior Jenn Escobido prepares to make a shot during the Bomber's impressive 92-55 win against Steven's Institute of Technology Friday evening at Ben Light Gymnasium.

Women’s basketball team shoots 59 percent from the field to beat Stevens

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer
January 27, 2013
Senior forward Devin Shea battles for control of the ball during the Bomber's game against Hartwick Saturday evening at Ben Light Gymnasium. The Bomber's defeated Hartwick and improved their record with a 53-45 win.

Women’s basketball team back on top of E8 with win over Hartwick

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer
January 27, 2013
Sophomore guard Allie Mnich steals the ball from an opponent

Red-hot women’s basketball team enters season-defining series of games

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer
January 24, 2013
Junior guard Samantha Klie steals the ball from junior guard Joelle Pollak of Medaille College in a 63-41 victory on Monday in Ben Light Gymnasium. Klie racked up three steals in the game.

Bench players provide spark for Bombers’ women’s basketball

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer
December 13, 2012
Sophomore guard Allie Mnich drives the hoop against Elmira College

Bombers women’s basketball team remains undefeated against Elmira College

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer
December 11, 2012
From left, sophomore guard Ally Mnich drives past Elmira College junior guard Jessica Zoltowski during the Bombers' 66-46 victory Tuesday night in Ben Light Gymnasium.

Blue and Gold basketball comes together on the road

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer
December 5, 2012
From left, senior forward Devin Shea defends sophomore forward Denisha Parks during the NCAA Regional Semifinal in Ben Light Gymnasium last season.

Blue and Gold stress team defense in 2012-13

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer
November 28, 2012
From left, Elmira guard Jessica Zoltowski and junior Jenn Escobido chase down a loose ball during a game last season.

Winter sports preview: Women’s Basketball

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Staff Writer
November 26, 2012
From left, freshman midfielder Guthrie Drake battles Stevens sophomore midfielder Kevin Calloway during a game Oct. 27 on Carp Wood Field.

Bombers end season as Co-Empire 8 champions

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer
November 8, 2012
From left, senior back Dan Shirley dribbles past Stevens Institute of Technology sophomore midfielder Jonathan Stallone during Stevens’ 2-0 win Saturday on Carp Wood Field.

South Hill squad ready for Empire 8 semifinal

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer
October 28, 2012
From left, senior back Dan Shirley dribbles past Stevens Institute of Technology sophomore midfielder Jonathan Stallone during Stevens’ 2-0 win Saturday on Carp Wood Field.

Men’s Soccer: Bombers lose last regular season match

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer
October 28, 2012
Senior forward Rachael Palladino stands in front of a net filled with 59 soccer balls on Carp Wood Field. with 59 career goals, she is closing in on the Bombers' record of 61 set by Chelsey Feldman ’09.

Stellar senior Rachael Palladino gets her shot at history

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer
October 24, 2012
Freshman midfielder Drew tallon dribbles up the sideline during the men's soccer team's practice Monday on the Upper Terrace Fields.

Bombers push through goal shortage

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer
October 9, 2012
Assistant goalkeepers coach Mike Meskill also works the “graveyard shift” as a Cornell University police officer from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Goalie coach Meskill moonlights as campus cop

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer
October 2, 2012
From left, senior defensive back Dan Shirley is tackled by Alfred junior midfielder Jeff Thomas during the Bombers’ 2-1 victory Saturday on Carp Wood Field.

Men’s Soccer: Squad pushes unbeaten streak to eight games in win against Alfred University

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer
September 30, 2012
Sophomore midfielder Greg Hepper dribbles past defenders from the University of Scranton during the second overtime of the men's soccer team's 0-0 draw Tuesday.

Men’s Soccer: Blue and Gold extend unbeaten streak to seven with draw vs. University of Scranton

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer
September 26, 2012
From left, sophomore midfielder A.J. Wolfanger tries to dodge Houghton College sophomore midfielder Cory Brautigam during the Bombers' thrilling 1-0 overtime win Saturday on Carp Wood Field.

Midfielder Wolfanger rises from bench to big minutes

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer
September 24, 2012
From left, sophomore midfielder Liam Joy extends for the ball while Houghton College junior Paul Seddon tries to keep possession during the Bombers' 1-0 overtime win Saturday on Carp Wood Field.

Men’s Soccer: Bombers win in OT thriller against Houghton

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer
September 22, 2012
From left, freshman midfielder Blair Carney dribbles away from SUNY-Geneseo senior midfielder Alex Stephan in the Bombers’ 1-1 draw Sunday at Higgins Stadium.

Men’s Soccer: South Hill squad ties SUNY-Geneseo

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer
September 17, 2012
From left, freshman midfielder Blair Carney dribbles away from SUNY-Geneseo senior midfielder Alex Stephan in the Bombers’ 1-1 draw Sunday at Higgins Stadium.

Blue and Gold’s freshmen master learning curve

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer
September 17, 2012
From left, Ithaca College senior back Dan Shirley goes for a steal against Muhlenberg College senior forward Danny Way during the Bombers' 1-0 win against the Mules on Sunday on Carp Wood Field.

Bombers’ new seniors implement attitude shift

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer
September 10, 2012

Men’s Soccer: Blue and Gold end with scoreless draw against RPI

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Staff Writer
September 6, 2012
Ithaca College sophomore goalie Jordan Gentile dives to make a save during the men's soccer team's practice Tuesday on the Upper Terrace practice fields.

Bombers’ goalkeepers vie for starting role

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Staff Writer
September 4, 2012

Men’s Soccer: South Hill squad picks up first win against Nichols College

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Staff Writer
September 3, 2012

Men’s Soccer: Blue and Gold begin season with loss to Brandeis University

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Staff Writer
September 2, 2012
From left, junior defensive back Dan Shirley attempts to keep the ball away from sophomore midfielder Greg Hepper during men's soccer practice at Higgins Stadium on Friday night.

Men’s soccer team enters season with playoff experience and confidence

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Staff Writer
August 29, 2012
Junior Dan Shirley kicks the ball across the field during the men's soccer team's practice at Higgins Stadium on Friday night.

Ithaca College men’s soccer counting on more experience to solve defensive issues

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Staff Writer
August 28, 2012

Alumnus documents World Cup

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Staff Writer
November 18, 2011

Sophomore surfaces as new leader for squad

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Staff Writer
February 24, 2011

In the passing lane

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Staff Writer
February 3, 2011

Women’s swimming and diving: Blue and Gold maintain undefeated season during break

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Staff Writer
January 24, 2011

Women’s swimming and diving: Bombers set five records at Don Richards Invitational

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Contributing Writer
December 6, 2010

Together as one

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Contributing Writer
November 17, 2010
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