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Senior defenseman Jace Dockx blocks a shot in the 14-9 win against Skidmore College April 25 at Higgins Stadium. The Bombers will return to South Hill May 1 to begin the Liberty League tournament.

Statement win secures number one seed for men’s lacrosse

By Lyla Doran, Assistant Sports Editor • April 27, 2026
The No. 20 Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team’s 14-9 win against the No. 19 Skidmore College Thoroughbreds on April 25 at Higgins Stadium officially locked the Bombers in as the top seed in the Liberty League playoffs. The senior day celebration game marked the end of the regular season, finishing off with a 11-5 overall record and a 5-1 conference record. 
From left, first-year defender/long stick midfielder Harry O'Neal and senior goalkeeper Andrew Minard guard the ball in the possession of No. 6 Rochester Institute of Technology April 8 at Higgins Stadium. The Bombers held one of the conference's top offenses to just eight goals.

“System over matchup” mentality proves powerful at Higgins Stadium

By Lyla Doran, Assistant Sports Editor • April 16, 2026
The common saying, “defense wins championships,” resonates heavily with the 2026 Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team. The Bombers have leaned into the mantra for their defense, “system over matchup,” and it has paid off, earning the No. 22 spot in the national Division III rankings and the No. 12 spot in the USA Lacrosse Magazine for the week of April 12. 
Senior goalkeeper Andrew Minard makes a highlight save in the 9-8 win against No. 6 ranked Rochester Institute of Technology April 8 at Higgins Stadium. Minard contributed to the upset with 13 saves, one of his best performances of the season.

Men’s lacrosse stuns No. 6 team under the spotlight

By Lyla Doran, Assistant Sports Editor • April 11, 2026
The unranked Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team showed out in primetime to defeat the No.6  nationally ranked Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers 9-8 at Higgins Stadium. The Bombers’ defense pumped the brakes on the Liberty League’s top offense to grab the first victory against the Tigers since 2016 and the second in 16 years. 
Senior attacker Brendan Occhino circles back around the defender towards the goal in the 9-8 win against Nazareth University March 4 at Higgins Stadium. Occhino and senior attacker Tim Rogers both led the Bombers in scoring with two goals apiece.

Dominant third quarter drives men’s lacrosse to first home win of 2026

By Lyla Doran, Assistant Sports Editor • March 5, 2026
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team opened up its home season with a down to the wire 9-8 win against the Nazareth University Golden Flyers on March 4 at Higgins Stadium, bumping their record to 2-2. The Bombers’ productive third quarter was essential, producing five out of the nine goals and allowing just one. 
The Ithaca College men's lacrosse team won its second consecutive game at Higgins Stadium March 1. The team comes together after scoring a goal.

Men’s lacrosse handles business against Widener

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team earned its second win in a row March 1, defeating the Widener University Pride 16-4. Sophomore midfielder/attacker Lucas Proctor scored a career-high four goals in this game, propelling the Bombers to a dominant victory on a day when the real feel hit single digits.
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
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team earned its first win of the season Feb. 26, defeating the SUNY Geneseo Knights 15-6. Junior goalkeeper Andrew Minard recorded 15 saves in the dominant win. 
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