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From left, Ithaca Underwater Hockey members Alessandro Farsi and Reid Davis battle for a puck Monday on the bottom of the Athletics and Events center pool in an underwater hockey practice.

Underwater hockey club seeks new home in Athletics and Events Center pool

By Alex Holt, Senior Writer • December 13, 2012
The members of the Ithaca Underwater Hockey club at Cornell University are seeking new facilities — and the A&E Center pool might just be the perfect new home.
From left, junior right side hitter Syline Kim watches while freshman right side hitter Christine Flannery executes a spike against SUNY-Oneonta on Oct. 16 in Ben Light Gymnasium. The Bombers finished 13–15 overall this fall.

Up and down season yields lessons for Blue and Gold volleyball

By Alex Holt, Senior Writer • November 8, 2012
The Ithaca women's volleyball team is looking for ways to reload after a sub-.500 season and a first round exit from the Empire 8 Tournament.
From left, freshman right side hitter Christine Flannery and middle blocker Abbie Hutchinson attempt to block a spike from freshman outside hitter Jill Darpino during the Bombers' 3-1 victory against SUNY-Oneonta on Oct. 16 in Ben Light Gymnasium.

Squad fights for spot in Empire 8 Conference tournament

By Alex Holt, Senior Writer • October 24, 2012
Despite several bumps in the road that could have derailed its season, the volleyball team has kept its hopes alive for an Empire 8 Conference title.

Volleyball: South Hill squad swept on day two of Ithaca Invitational

By Alex Holt, Senior Writer • October 14, 2012
The Ithaca College volleyball team lost both of its matches during the second day of action in the Ithaca Invitational on Saturday.
From left, Head Coach Dan Wood looks on while junior Amanda Failla chips from the fairway during practice Tuesday at the Country Club of Ithaca.

NCAA dreams motivate Blue and Gold during offseason workouts

By Alex Holt, Senior Writer • October 10, 2012
The Ithaca College women's golf team is taking the winter layoff seriously as it sits on the verge of its first NCAA Tournament berth in program history.
Senior outside hitter Marissa Weil loads up for a kill during the Bomber Invitational on Sept. 8 in Ben Light Gymnasium. Weil leads the Bombers with 189 kills this season.

Bombers’ lone senior Weil takes charge

By Alex Holt, Senior Writer • October 2, 2012
Outside hitter Marissa Weil has stepped up to lead the Bombers volleyball team both statistically and emotionally as the team's lone senior.
Freshman golfer Taylor Reeves finishes her drive on the first hole during the golf team's practice Aug. 25 at the Country Club of Ithaca.

Bombers’ upperclassmen golfers take freshman under their wings

By Alex Holt, Senior Writer • September 26, 2012
Freshman Taylor Reeves is getting plenty of help from her upperclassmen teammates during her first season on the Ithaca College golf team.
Freshman middle blocker Christine Flannery handles a spike during the volleyball team's practice Tuesday in Ben Light Gymnasium.

Bombers’ underclassmen learn on the fly

By Alex Holt, Senior Writer • September 19, 2012
The 2012 women's volleyball team is counting on inspired play from their underclassmen this season.
Ithaca College sophomore golfer Paige Fontana hits an iron shot during the women's golf team's practice Wednesday at the Country Club of Ithaca.

Blue and Gold prepare for Empire 8 Championships

By Alex Holt, Senior Writer • September 13, 2012
The Ithaca College women's golf team is preparing to defend its Empire 8 Championship, but unknown players and teams could signal surprises this weekend at Mark Twain Golf Course in Elmira, N.Y.
From left, freshman setter/libero Cary Garone prepares a set for junior captain Syline Kim while freshman right side hitter Christine Flannery gets into position during the Bombers matchup against Baptist Bible College on Saturday.

Women’s Volleyball: Blue and Gold finish second at Bomber Invitational

By Alex Holt, Staff Writer • September 11, 2012
The Ithaca College volleyball team scored a comeback victory against Baptist Bible College but lost in the Bomber Invitational's championship match against Union College on Saturday.
From left, freshman right side hitter Christine Flattery tries to clear a spike past the arms of University of Rutgers-Newark junior Ula Nieznalska during the Bomber Invitational on Friday.

Women’s Volleyball: South Hill squad opens season with pair of victories

By Alex Holt, Staff Writer • September 9, 2012
The Ithaca College women's volleyball team opened its 2012 season with a pair of victories in the Bomber Invitational against Cazenovia College and University of Rutgers-Newark on Friday.
Sophomore Sharon Li looks on after teeing off the fourth hole at the Country Club of Ithaca on Tuesday afternoon.

Baker and Li exceed expectations at Pure Silk Women’s Team Championships

By Alex Holt, Staff Writer • August 28, 2012
Ithaca College golfers Sharon Li and Kelsey Baker finished first among all Division III programs at the Pure Silk Women's Team Championships in Powell, Ohio.
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