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Junior guard Zoraida Icabalceta defends her opponent during the Bombers' 73–67 loss to St. John Fisher University. The Cardinals excelled at the free-throw line, converting 79% of their 34 attempts.

Free throws fuel St. John Fisher’s 73-67 win over women’s basketball

By Ryan Nieskens, Contributing Writer • November 20, 2024
The St. John Fisher University Cardinals’ relentless march to the free-throw line proved to be the dagger for the Ithaca College women’s basketball team, as the Cardinals cashed in on 79% of their 34 attempts to secure a hard-fought 73-67 victory.
The Ithaca College women's basketball team fell to the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons in its season opener. Pictured, senior forward Annabella Yorio jumps up for a layup.

Women’s basketball falls in nail-biting season opener to Red Dragons

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024
It was a fierce battle on opening night, but the Ithaca College women’s basketball team came up just short against the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons on Nov. 14, dropping the match  65-60.
The Ithaca College’s women’s basketball team aims for a comeback after missing the NCAA Tournament last season. With new talent and strong returning players, they’re determined to reclaim their spot.

Women’s basketball eyes Liberty League revenge

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • November 7, 2024
Ithaca College seems to have a “redeem team” of its own this season, as the women’s basketball team aims to return to the summit of the Liberty League Championship Tournament. 
From left to right, Ithaca College women's basketball junior forward Annabella Yorio, men's cross country runner senior Drew Taylor and women's basketball senior guard Jillian Payne all interned for the NBA and WNBA this summer.

Student-athletes thrive as NBA and WNBA interns

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • September 11, 2024
For a large majority of college athletes, intercollegiate athletics is their final foray into the world of competitive sports before they enter the workforce. But for three of Ithaca College’s student-athletes, the workforce and professional sports became the same over the summer.
From left, Saints' sophomore guard Jackie Malley slides right to try and intercept driving Bombers' first-year guard Tori Drevna in the Bombers' 60–51 victory Feb. 9.

Women’s basketball locks down Saints

By Rory Mastine, Staff Writer • February 10, 2024
The Ithaca College Women’s Basketball team took down the St. Lawrence University Saints on Feb. 9 in a 60–51 victory to kick off a doubleheader weekend. 
Bombers graduate student guard Camryn Coffey drives right towards the hoop as she battles with defending Bantam senior forward Emma Wax.

Bombers narrowly escape Engineers with clutch basket

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor • January 19, 2024
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team defeated the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers 61–60 on Jan. 19 in Ben Light Gymnasium. 
From left, Yellowjackets senior guard Kat Jenks retreats into defensive position as Bombers first-year guard Tori Drevna drives left into the lane.

Women’s basketball flies past Yellowjackets

By Rory Mastine, Staff Writer • December 8, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team fought its way past the University of Rochester Yellowjackets in a 62–54 battle Dec. 6 en route to their sixth win of the season. 
From left, senior guard Hannah Polce and junior Annabella Yorio will look to avenge the team's Liberty League championship loss last season with new faces coming in to help aid in that mission.

Women’s basketball looks for vengeance in conference competition

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • November 9, 2023
After its loss in the Liberty League Championship last season against Skidmore College, the Ithaca College women’s basketball team is coming back to try and redeem its title shortcomings. After only losing by two points in that Liberty League title game, the team plans on not letting that happen again. 
From left, Bombers senior guard Camryn Coffey drives past Thoroughbreds sophomore guard Sarah Chambers.

Women’s basketball slips past Skidmore in Senior Day win

By Billy Wood, Staff Writer • February 7, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team defeated the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds 52–49 on Senior Day Feb. 4 in the Ben Light Gymnasium. 
From right, junior guard Graycen Dubin dodges pressure from Raptors' junior guard Jade Dinkins during the Ithaca College women's basketball team's game on Dec. 3, 2022.

Women’s basketball topple Raptors in 66–46 victory

By Tess Ferguson, Staff Writer • December 4, 2022
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team closed out its opening weekend of Liberty League play with a dominant 66–46 victory over the Bard College Raptors.
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