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Fans cheer on the Ithaca College football team at the 2023 Cortaca Jug. The Blue Crew program will look to encourage student attendance through a points system that allows students to earns prizes for attending different sporting events.

Return of Blue Crew program looks to encourage student involvement

By Jess Moskowitz, Staff Writer • March 22, 2024
Ithaca College Athletics announced the return of the Blue Crew student rewards program on Jan. 31. This program brings together Ithaca College students, giving them an incentive to attend sporting events in return for points toward special prizes. 
Sophomore guard Cole Wissink gets ready to shoot a free-throw while trailing 34–26 deep into the first half in the Bombers senior day loss to Vassar College on Feb. 17.

Men’s basketball miss playoffs for first time since 2016-17 season with loss to Brewers

By Flynn Hynes, Staff Writer • February 18, 2024
The Ithaca College men’s basketball team squared off against the Vassar College Brewers on Senior Day Feb. 17 at Ben Light Gymnasium. The Bombers fell 79-78 in the last minute of the game and gave their final goodbyes to senior guards Andrew Geschickter, Triston Wennersten, Noah Downing and Blake Haber.
First-year guard Jaylon ONeal takes the ball to the hoop while being chased down by Raptors senior guard Heston Tucker and other defenders in the Bombers loss on Feb. 16.

Men’s basketball falls in overtime loss to Raptors

By Flynn Hynes, Assistant Sports Editor • February 17, 2024
With playoff hopes still alive, the Ithaca College men’s basketball team mounted a second half comeback against the Bard College Raptors sending the game into overtime. However, the South Hill Squad ultimately fell short 102–97 and as a result were eliminated from playoff contention for the first time since the 2016-17 season.
Junior guard Aidan Holmes puts up a jump shot in the Bombers 93–86 victory against the Clarkson University Golden Knights on Feb. 10.

Wendell’s strong performance leads the Bombers past the Golden Knights

By Flynn Hynes, Assistant Sports Editor • February 11, 2024
The Ithaca College men’s basketball came up clutch with a 93–86 victory over the Clarkson University Golden Knights. Going into the game, both teams had a 6–9 Liberty League record with their eyes still on the Liberty League championships.
From left, senior guard Cam Williams is guarded by sophomore guard Logan Wendell during the Ithaca College mens basketball teams 82–80 loss to SUNY Cortland on Nov. 8, 2022.

Men’s basketball falls to .500 at the hands of the Saints

By Flynn Hynes, Assistant Sports Editor • February 10, 2024
The Ithaca College men’s basketball team faced off against the St. Lawrence University Saints on Feb. 9 in Ben Light Gymnasium. The Saints won 65–60 after getting late game free-throws to seal the victory.
Bombers junior guard Aidan Holmes looks forward as he absorbs contact from Thoroughbreds junior guard Jake Walsh and heads toward sophomore forward Joey Skoric.

Men’s basketball bounces back with victory over Thoroughbreds

By Flynn Hynes, Assistant Sports Editor • January 21, 2024
The Ithaca College men's basketball team faced the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds on Jan. 20 at Ben Light Gymnasium. The Bombers were able to win 74–60 and the deciding factor was the 3-point shooting. The Bombers were able to shoot 49 3-point shots while converting on 16 of them. On the other hand, the Thoroughbreds went 7–22 from behind the 3-point line.
From left, Bombers junior guard Noah Downing puts up a layup under Thoroughbreds senior guard Riley Greene.

Men’s basketball dominates Thoroughbreds on Senior Day

By Billy Wood, Staff Writer • February 7, 2023
The Ithaca College men’s basketball team defeated the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds 75–56 on Senior Day Feb. 4 in the Ben Light Gymnasium.
From left, graduate student guard Luka Radovich drives into Dutchmen senior forward Chris Lovisolo toward the basket.

Men’s basketball rallies from halftime deficit to defeat Union

By Billy Wood, Contributing Writer • February 4, 2023
The Ithaca College men’s basketball team defeated the Union College Dutchmen 80–73 Feb. 3 in the Ben Light Gymnasium. 
The winners of the “Bomber Belt” pose with the WWE-style championship belt. The Ithaca College men’s basketball team awards one player who made a big impact with the belt after each win.

Men’s basketball motivates team with “Bomber Belt”

By Lucas Jafet, Senior Writer • February 1, 2023
As the Ithaca College men’s basketball program has raced out to a 12–6 record, the team has been awarding players the “Bomber Belt” after every win to give recognition to a strong performer.
Junior Andrew Geschickter, guard on the Ithaca College men’s basketball team, rode 112 miles in the Pan-Mass Challenge in August, raising money for cancer research.

Junior basketball player rides in charity bike race

By Daniel King, Assistant Sports Editor • August 24, 2022
One of the 6,000 riders in this year's Pan-Mass challenge was Ithaca College junior Andrew Geschickter, who plays for the men’s basketball team.
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