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First-year midfielder Amelia MacDonald faces off against the Red Dragons on Sept. 10. The Red Dragons won 1-0 after double overtime.

Field hockey falls to Cortland in 1-0 defensive battle

September 13, 2025
Junior quarterback Tyler Wolfe gestures from the sideline during the Bombers' 42-14 loss against the Johns Hopkins University Blue Jays.

Football sees slow start to season

September 7, 2025
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The Ithaca College baseball team fell to the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers in the final game of the Liberty League Championship Tournament on May 11 at Booth Field. The Bombers will continue their fight for the title next season.

Liberty League leaves baseball and softball on roller coaster of emotions

May 13, 2025
The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team secured its second consecutive Liberty League Championship Tournament title. The Bombers advance to the NCAA Division III Championships beginning May 10.

Women's lacrosse secures back-to-back Liberty League titles

May 6, 2025
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The Ithaca College baseball team wrapped up its regular season against the Vassar College Brewers on May 3. The Bombers are set to host the Liberty League Championship Tournament beginning May 8 at Freeman Field.

Baseball set to host Liberty League Championship Tournament

May 6, 2025
The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team narrowly defeated the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers on May 2 at Higgins Stadium. The Bombers advanced to the Liberty League Championship Tournament title game.

Women’s lacrosse escapes nailbiter with victory over RIT

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
May 4, 2025
The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team defeated the Vassar College Brewers in the Liberty League quarterfinal on April 29 at Higgins Stadium. The Bombers previously lost to the Brewers during the regular season.

Women’s lacrosse takes down Vassar in Liberty League quarterfinals

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
April 30, 2025
Sophomore attacker/midfielder Lucas Proctor puts his arm around Kyle Proctor, his older brother and senior attacker. Lucas scored the game-winning goal with 11 seconds remaining via an assist from Kyle.

Late game heroics send the Bombers to the postseason

April 21, 2025
Junior Cate Murray transferred to Ithaca College from Division I Colgate University ahead of the 2024-2025 academic school year. So far, Murray is not only filling up the box score for the softball team, but she has also been able to work on her passion of media through the Sports Media major and IC Creative Media Team.

Division-I transfer finds her place on and off the diamond at IC

April 23, 2025
Junior midfielder led the Bombers with four goals in their 17-11 defeat against the Hamilton College Continentals. Cody was encouraged with her squad's fight in the second half and hopes they can carry that forward towards the next contest.

Second half surge is not enough as Bombers fall to Continentals at home

April 23, 2025
Junior midfielder led the Bombers with four goals in their 17-11 defeat against the Hamilton College Continentals. Cody was encouraged with her squad's fight in the second half and hopes they can carry that forward towards the next contest.

Second half surge is not enough as Bombers fall to Continentals at home

By Noa Ran-Ressler, Managing Editor
April 23, 2025
The Ithaca College softball team split its doubleheader with the Clarkson University Golden Knights at Kostrinsky Field April 19. Senior pitcher Anna Cornell set the program's strikeout record on the afternoon.

Anna Cornell sets program strikeout record in softball's doubleheader split

April 21, 2025
The Ithaca College softball team split its doubleheader with the Clarkson University Golden Knights at Kostrinsky Field April 19. Senior pitcher Anna Cornell set the program's strikeout record on the afternoon.

Anna Cornell sets program strikeout record in softball’s doubleheader split

By Isabella McSweeney, Sports Editor
April 21, 2025
Senior midfielder Jared Sedlock battles with a Clarkson University defender. The South Hill squad clinched a Liberty League playoff birth with this comeback victory over the Golden Knights on senior day.

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Players look on during the Bombers' March 21 victory against Saint Lawrence University. The Bombers wrapped up a three-game series against Clarkson University on March 29.

Baseball bounces back to secure a series victory against Clarkson

March 31, 2025
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The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team narrowly defeated the University of Rochester Yellowjackets at Higgins Stadium March 26. The team celebrates its win.

Women’s lacrosse sneaks past Yellowjackets

By Khari Bolden
March 28, 2025
The Ithaca College men's lacrosse team suffered its first home loss of the season at the hands of the Hamilton College Continentals March 25. Junior attacker Brendan Occhino pushes toward the net.

Men's lacrosse fall short to Continentals under the lights

March 27, 2025
The Bombers and Continentals take a draw following a Bombers' goal.

Men’s lacrosse fall short to Continentals under the lights

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer
March 27, 2025
Senior pitcher Colin Leyner earned the win for the Bombers in game one of the doubleheader March 21.

Baseball sweeps weekend series with Saints

By Billy Wood, Assistant Sports Editor
March 22, 2025
The Ithaca College men's tennis team boasts the likes of three international players. Sophomore Emiliano Pedrero is one of two athletes on the team from Mexico.

International trio serves up diverse culture for men's tennis team

March 26, 2025
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Senior midfield/faceoff Chase Gulick splits two Pride defenders in the attacking zone.

Men’s lacrosse handles business against Widener

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer
March 6, 2025
The students in the stands cheer on the Bombers as they take on the Tigers.

Women’s basketball sweeps past RIT to advance

By Khari Bolden
March 3, 2025
Sophomore guard Evan Cabral pulls up from just inside the free throw line.

Men’s basketball moves on to Liberty League championship game

By Ryan Nieskens, Staff Writer
March 3, 2025
The Ithaca College men's lacrosse team won its first game of the 2025 season at Higgins Stadium Feb. 26. The coaches and the players follow the action from the sideline.

Sports Preview Spring 2025

February 27, 2025
The Ithaca College men's lacrosse team won its first game of the 2025 season at Higgins Stadium Feb. 26. The coaches and the players follow the action from the sideline.

Men’s lacrosse takes care of SUNY Geneseo

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer
February 27, 2025
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The Ithaca College women's basketball team took care of business against the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds Feb. 7. Pictured, senior forward Anya Watkins jumps up and takes a contested shot.

Second half surge helps women's basketball defeat Thoroughbreds

February 10, 2025
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First-year guard Natalie Tucker drives toward the basket against a William Smith defender.

Bombers continue Liberty League dominance in win over Herons

By Khari Bolden
February 3, 2025
Sophomore guard Evan Cabral leaps up for the dunk for the Bombers.

Men’s basketball controls the clock against Statesmen

By Ryan Nieskens, Staff Writer
February 4, 2025
The Ithaca College swimming and diving teams have found recent success on the boards. Senior diver Samuel Smith joined the team his junior season and has consistently been one of the team's top divers.

Former walk-on diver makes a splash

February 7, 2025
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The Ithaca College women's basketball team celebrates after its early season win over the Vassar College Brewers Dec. 6.

Bombers compete over the winter break

January 23, 2025
The Ithaca College men's basketball team fell to the Hamilton College Continentals at Ben Light Gymnasium Dec. 10. Pictured, sophomore guard Evan Cabral battles two defenders to reach the basket.

Comeback falls short for men's basketball against Continentals

December 15, 2024
A Bombers player jumps up to grab a rebound surrounded by Raptors players on the defensive end of the floor.

Women’s basketball cruises past Raptors

By Khari Bolden
December 13, 2024
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Graduate student midfielder slips to the ground against the William Smith College Herons. The game presented a defensive battle with the match being sent to double overtime and then a penalty shootout. The Bombers won 3-2 in the penalty shootout to claim the Liberty League title.

Women's soccer slips past Herons for the Liberty League title

November 11, 2024
Graduate student midfielder slips to the ground against the William Smith College Herons. The game presented a defensive battle with the match being sent to double overtime and then a penalty shootout. The Bombers won 3-2 in the penalty shootout to claim the Liberty League title.

Women’s soccer slips past Herons for the Liberty League title

By Flynn Hynes, Senior Writer
November 11, 2024
The Ithaca College women's soccer team all run happily with each other. The Bombers beat the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds 2-0 to advance to the Liberty League Championships on Nov. 8.

Women's soccer advances to Liberty League Championship with shutout win

November 10, 2024
The Ithaca College volleyball team comes together to celebrate after scoring a point over the Tigers.

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Junior defender Reese Ruegamer maneuvers the ball away from an Engineers player on the move.

Women’s soccer takes regular season finale over Engineers

By Noa Ran-Ressler, Managing Editor
November 3, 2024
Bombers' junior midfielder Drew Warren competes for a header against junior forward Griffin Weidner during the Ithaca's tie with Misericordia University on Oct. 9. The South Hill squad rebounded on Oct. 12 with a 2-0 victory over Clarkson University.

Sophomore wide receiver Nicholas Lang points toward the sideline during an offensive drive for the Bombers.

Football returns to winning ways over Rochester

By Rory Mastine
October 13, 2024
Bombers' junior forward Jared Krasnove closes in on senior defender Spencer Goldberg during the Bombers' tie to the Misericordia University Cougars on Oct. 9. Even though the Bombers had 18 shots, they could not find the back of the net.

Men’s soccer can’t find back of the net despite 18 shots

By Flynn Hynes, Senior Writer
October 10, 2024
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Junior forward Andrew Kusek and Continentals senior midfielder Luke Ehrenfreund race for the ball.

Hamilton tops men’s soccer with late goals

By Flynn Hynes, Senior Writer
October 2, 2024
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

September 18, 2024
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