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The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers line up against the Bombers during their game Oct. 29. The Bombers won the matchup for the first time since 2001 en route to a 12–1 record.

Historic season comes to a close for football team

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer
December 7, 2022
Sophomore running back Jordan Chisum makes a cut to avoid defenders in the North Central College Cardinal’s 48–7 win over the Ithaca College Bombers.

Football falls in quarterfinals to No. 1 North Central

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer
December 3, 2022
From left, junior running back Jalen-Leonard Osbourne evades tackles from sophomore linebacker Will McKay and sophomore defensive back Tyler Pohlman of the Springfield Pride en route to a 49-yard touchdown reception.

Football advances to quarterfinals with win over Springfield

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer
November 26, 2022
Junior running back Jalen Leonard-Osbourne runs toward the end zone for a 35-yard touchdown. Leonard-Osbourne led the team with 89 rushing yards.

Football defeats UMass Dartmouth in first round of NCAA Championship

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer
November 19, 2022
From left, senior linebackers Matt DeSimpliciis and Jason Haber celebrate after the Bombers defense stopped the Red Dragons on offense.

Bombers reclaim the Cortaca Jug in front of 40,232 fans

By Aidan Charde and Tommy Mumau
November 16, 2022
The Ithaca College football team will take on Springfield College at noon.

Victory in the Bronx: Bombers take back the jug with win over Cortland

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer
November 12, 2022
Members of the Ithaca College football team pose in front of the Cortaca Jugs on Nov. 9 during a joint press conference with SUNY Cortland.

Bombers and Red Dragons gear up for 63rd Cortaca Jug game

By Aidan Charde and Tommy Mumau
November 12, 2022
From left, graduate student Luka Radovich, senior Jack Stern and senior Liam Spellman all look to help elevate the Bombers to the top of the Liberty League and win their second conference championship.

Men’s basketball shoots for a return to conference championship game

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer
November 9, 2022
Senior quarterback Conner Hayes finds his way into the end zone for a Bomber touchdown in the teams win over Union College. The touchdown would give the Bombers a 28–21 lead that they never gave up with the 31–28 victory.

Football wins Liberty League for first time with win over Union

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer
November 5, 2022
The Ithaca College football team defeated the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers 13–10 at Butterfield Stadium on Oct. 29.

Football beats RPI for first time in two decades

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer
October 29, 2022
The Ithaca College football team played under the lights Oct. 21 when it defeated the Buffalo State University Bengals 51–10.

Football takes down Buffalo State under the lights

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer
October 22, 2022
From left, Saints sophomore quarterback Daniel Lawther looks to pass the ball downfield as senior defensive back Ben Stola looks to get a hand on the football while senior linebacker Matt Desimpliciis gets upfield.

Football stays undefeated with shutout of St. Lawrence

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer
October 16, 2022
The Ithaca College football team shut down the University of Rochester 59–10 to continue its undefeated season.

Football rolls past Rochester in Liberty League win

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer
October 8, 2022
From left, senior quarterback A.J. Wingfield, senior wide receiver Michael Anderson and junior running back Jalen Leonard-Osbourne celebrate during the Ithaca College football teams victory over Hobart College on Oct. 1.

Football blows out Hobart in Liberty League opener

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer
October 1, 2022
Under Michael Toerper, the new head coach of the Ithaca College football program, the Bombers have started 3–0 and have been dominant on both sides of the ball.

Ithaca College football off to hot start under new head coach

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer
September 28, 2022
Senior wide receiver Billy Tedeschi caught two passes and earned his first touchdown pass of the season to help elevate the Bombers 52–3 win over Alfred University on Sept. 17

Football dominates Alfred University to stay undefeated

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer
September 17, 2022
Senior wide receiver Michael Anderson caught a touchdown pass in the third quarter to make it 24–0 during the Ithaca College football teams win over SUNY Brockport on Sept. 10. The win improves the Bombers record to 2–0.

Football shuts out SUNY Brockport in home opener

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer
September 11, 2022
From left, graduate student defensive back Antwan Robinson, graduate student offensive lineman Jake Villanueva and senior quarterback A.J. Wingfield, captains on the Ithaca College football team. The Bombers are gearing up for the first season under a new head coach.

Football playing for it all under new head coach

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer
August 31, 2022
Tim Locastro has made his mark in MLB as a stolen base threat. He set an MLB record with 29 stolen bases without being caught to start his career.

Former IC baseball player makes an impact with the Yankees

By Tommy Mumau, Sports Editor
May 5, 2022
From left, junior midfielder Brianna Lennon, senior Julia OSullivan and sophomore attacker Maizy Veitch compete in their respective sports. The Ithaca College field hockey, gymnastics and womens lacrosse teams were among the 10 programs that received funding from this donation.

IC alumna donates over $600,000 to women’s sports

By Tommy Mumau, Sports Editor
April 18, 2022
The mens club ultimate frisbee team, Nawshus Ultimate, is currently ranked No. 13 in the country according to Ultiworld. The womens team, Kweezy Ultimate, was ranked at No. 22 at one point, but has since dropped off the list.

Club ultimate frisbee teams fly into national rankings

By Tommy Mumau, Sports Editor
April 7, 2022
Dan Robinson 79 became the head coach of the Ithaca College mens crew team in 1988, and will retire at the end of the 2022 season. He also coached the womens crew team for four years.

IC men’s crew coach announces retirement from program

By Tommy Mumau, Sports Editor
March 21, 2022
From left, senior midfielder Megan Motkowski and graduate student midfielder Alexa Ritchie. The Ithaca College womens lacrosse team graduated nine athletes last year, but it still expects to be a contender.

Women’s lacrosse team set to compete for national championship

By Tommy Mumau, Sports Editor
March 3, 2022
From left, juniors Tenjing Sherpa and Enzo Martellucci, and sophomore Ryan Bluemmel on Killington Mountain during the clubs recent trip to the area.

Football kicker brings students together with new ‘Snow Club’

By Tommy Mumau, Sports Editor
March 3, 2022
Junior forward Emily Dorn drives to the basket during the Ithaca College womens basketball teams 70–58 victory over St. Lawrence University on Feb. 27 at Ben Light Gymnasium.

Ithaca College women’s basketball team wins Liberty League title

By Tommy Mumau, Sports Editor
February 28, 2022
From left, Michael Toerper, recently hired Ithaca College head football coach, and junior Khiry Brown celebrate at the 61st annual Cortaca Jug game Nov. 16, 2019.

Ithaca College football program names next head coach

By Aidan Charde and Tommy Mumau
February 24, 2022
Senior guard Skylar Sinon takes a shot in the Ithaca College mens basketball teams 72–63 victory over SUNY Cortland Nov. 17. His career point total is currently at 1,019.

Men’s basketball guard reaches 1,000 career points

By Tommy Mumau, Sports Editor
February 23, 2022
Michael Toerper, new head coach and former defensive coordinator, celebrates an interception with junior defensive back Khiry Brown at the 61st annual Cortaca Jug game on Nov. 16, 2019.

Former IC defensive coordinator named new head coach of football program

By Aidan Charde and Tommy Mumau
February 20, 2022
From left, senior Jake Villanueva and junior Nick Bahamonde became the first pair of Ithaca College teammates to be named AFCA All-Americans in the same season.

Three IC student-athletes named All-Americans for Fall 2021

By Tommy Mumau, Sports Editor
February 3, 2022
Dan Swanstrom, former Ithaca College head football coach, has left to become the offensive coordinator at the University of Pennsylvania. He posted a 32-11 record during his four seasons with the Bombers.

Ithaca College head football coach announces departure from team

By Aidan Charde and Tommy Mumau
February 2, 2022
Ithaca College head coach Dan Swanstrom is leaving the football program to return to the University of Pennsylvania. The coach led the Bombers to a 32–11 record in four seasons.

Ithaca College football coach announces exit from program

By Tommy Mumau, Sports Editor
January 25, 2022
The college implemented its updated spectator policy Jan. 12, allowing only students, faculty and staff members to attend competitions until the situation is further evaluated Feb. 7.

Updated spectator policy prohibits fans outside IC community

By Tommy Mumau, Sports Editor
January 24, 2022
From left, juniors Luke Pohlman, co-captain of the ultimate frisbee club and Kailey Rothenberger, vice president of the club softball team are among participants concerned about reductions to the club sports program.

Club sports have concerns over reduction in resources

By Arla Davis and Tommy Mumau
December 9, 2021
The Ithaca College football team lost to SUNY Cortland in the 62nd Cortaca Jug on Nov. 13 by the score of 28–27

Bombers fall to Red Dragons in 62nd Cortaca Jug game

By Connor Glunt and Tommy Mumau
November 18, 2021
The Ithaca College football team takes on SUNY Cortland in the 62nd Cortaca Jug game in Cortland, New York.

62nd Cortaca Jug game between Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland

By Connor Glunt and Tommy Mumau
November 13, 2021
From left, senior Michael Sheehan, freshman Ryan Pillion and Kevin Markwardt, head coach of the mens and womens swimming and diving teams stand on the deck at Kelsey Partridge Bird Natatorium.

Swimming and diving coach transitions into new role

By Tommy Mumau, Assistant Sports Editor
November 11, 2021
Graduate student Ava Lowell and junior Emily VanderSleen are set to lead the Bombers in diving and swimming, respectively.

Women’s swimming and diving team aims for three-peat

By Tommy Mumau, Assistant Sports Editor
November 10, 2021
From left, Dan Raymond, head coach of the Ithaca College womens basketball team, and volunteer assistant coach Jim Mullins watch a practice in Mullins first season with the team.

Women’s basketball team adds former head coach to staff

By Tommy Mumau, Assistant Sports Editor
October 20, 2021
Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland held a joint press conference along with a representative from the New York Yankees on Sept. 21 when the game was announced.

Cortaca 2022 venue change results in varying reactions

By Aidan Charde, Connor Glunt, and Tommy Mumau
September 29, 2021
On May 24, Waleed Farid was announced the next head coach of the Ithaca College mens basketball team. Farid has coached at Hartwick College and Stevens Institute of Technology.

Ithaca College hires new men’s basketball coach

By Tommy Mumau, Assistant sports editor
September 22, 2021
Victoria Garrick graduated from University of Southern California in 2018 and has given speeches about mental health and body-image advocacy on campuses across the country.

Mental health advocate talks to IC athletes, coaches and staff

By Tommy Mumau, Assistant sports editor
September 15, 2021
The Ithaca College volleyball team prepared for the 2021 season by holding its annual lift-off competition, keeping its athletes focused during the summer.

Volleyball team trains through summer lift-off competition

By Tommy Mumau, Assistant sports editor
September 2, 2021
Senior captains Isabel Johnston and Lauren Lobdell are prepared to chase down a Liberty League title this fall.

Women’s cross country team ready to run down a championship

By Tommy Mumau, Assistant sports editor
August 26, 2021
Seniors Lee Folger and Colin Shust will look to lock down the mens soccer team defensively en route to a Liberty League title

Men’s soccer team pursues championship with new coach

By Tommy Mumau, Assistant sports editor
August 26, 2021
Senior mens basketball player Skylar Sinon drives past a defender in game with Team USA.

Men’s basketball player plays for Team USA

By Tommy Mumau, Assistant sports editor
August 25, 2021
The Ithaca College football team continued its preparation for the 2021 season with its spring game April 30. The team has not played since going 8-3 in 2019.

Football team returns to action in spring game

By Tommy Mumau, Assistant sports editor
May 6, 2021
Becky Robinson discussed the history of the Ithaca College rowing program during the event.

Ithaca’s rowing history celebrated with Zoom event

By Tommy Mumau, Assistant sports editor
May 4, 2021
Freshman outfielder Colin Shashaty makes a defensive play during the baseball teams doubleheader sweep against Vassar College,

Baseball freshmen making an immediate impact for the team

By Tommy Mumau, Staff writer
April 22, 2021
Senior Garrett Callaghan and first-year graduate student Buzz Shirley said they are prepared to get back to competition and establish the Bombers as a contender in the Liberty League

Baseball team ready to contend for the Liberty League

By Tommy Mumau, Staff Writer
March 25, 2021
Head tennis coach Chris Hayes 16 servers balls at practice March 2 in the Gazer Arena. As a Bomber, he earned multiple Empire 8 honors.

Former tennis player serves in new role as head coach

By Tommy Mumau, Staff Writer
March 11, 2021
From left: sophomore Madison Martinez, junior Katelyn Hutchison, freshman Katarina Gomez, freshman Pearl Hettich and sophomore Katharine Downey race in the 400-meter dash.

Track and field teams host second intrasquad meet of the season

By Tommy Mumau, Staff Writer
March 1, 2021
Jake Binder 19 prepares to swing at a pitch in a game against SUNY Canton on March 30, 2019, on Valesente Diamond, named after former head coach George Valesente 66, at Freeman Field.

Alumni establish fund in former baseball coach’s name

By Tommy Mumau, Staff Writer
February 17, 2021
Former basketball player Kevin Connors 97 now works for ESPN as a studio host and anchor after years of honing his craft with student media like ICTV and WICB.

Q&A: Former basketball player shoots his shot as ESPN anchor

By Tommy Mumau, Staff Writer
November 20, 2020
Freshman guard Liam Spellman drives into the paint against Clarkson University defender Feb. 16.

Men’s basketball beats Clarkson with whole-team effort

By Tommy Mumau
February 17, 2020
Junior Ariyahna Bernard competes in shot put event on Feb. 2nd in the Athletics and Event Center.

Track and field teams dominate Bomber Invitational

By Tommy Mumau
February 10, 2020
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