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The Ithaca College field hockey team celebrates its Liberty League Championship win against the University of Rochester Yellowjackets. Pictured, the team holds up first year striker Mia Woodard in an act of joy.

Field hockey team claims its first-ever Liberty League title over the Yellowjackets

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • November 11, 2024
After being named runner-up in 2021 and 2023, the No. 22 Ithaca College field hockey team finally captured its first-ever Liberty League title. The Bombers defeated the No. 20 University of Rochester Yellowjackets 2-0, in a rainy championship matchup Nov. 10 at Higgins Stadium. 
The No. 22 Ithaca College field hockey team defeated the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds to advance to the Liberty League Championship. Pictured, senior defender Madeleine Goodman plays the ball up the sideline.

Field hockey shuts down Thoroughbreds to advance to Liberty League Championship

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • November 9, 2024
In a win-or-go-home matchup, the No. 22 Ithaca College field hockey team chose the former. The Bombers hosted the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds, defeating them, 2-0, in the Liberty League semifinal game Nov. 8. The victory extends the Bombers’ winning streak to eight and improves their overall record to 14-5. 
Senior striker Juliana Valli moves the ball as a defender approaches. The Bombers secured a thrilling shootout victory over the No. 17 Ursinus College Bears, extending their winning streak to seven games.

Field hockey triumphs in nail-biting shootout on senior day

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • November 2, 2024
The Ithaca College field hockey team celebrated senior day with a thrilling shootout victory over the No. 17 Ursinus College Bears. The 2-1 win marks the Bombers’ final regular season game and improves their record to 13-5.
The Ithaca College field hockey team shut out the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds 2-0 Oct. 25. Pictured, the Bombers pose for a team picture after the win.

Field Hockey shuts down Thoroughbreds in liberty league showdown

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • October 26, 2024
In a midday matchup on Oct. 25, the Ithaca College field hockey team extended its winning streak to four games in a Liberty League victory against the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds. The 2-0 victory improves the Bombers’ in-conference record to 5-1 and 10-5 overall. 
Senior striker Juliana Valli battles for possession with Herons' first-year defender Caroline Kogut during the Bombers' 2-1 loss to William Smith College. The Bombers took an early lead, but the Herons rallied for a second-half comeback.

Field hockey’s early lead slips away in tough battle against Herons

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • October 5, 2024
In its second Liberty League matchup of the 2024 season, the No. 19 Ithaca College field hockey team fell 2-1 to the William Smith College Herons on Oct. 5. The loss drops the Bombers’ record to 6-5 overall and 1-1 in the conference. 
Senior striker Natalie Descalo charges down the field during the Ithaca College field hockey team's 3-1 victory over the Union College Garnet Chargers. The win improves the Bombers’ record to 6-3 overall and 1-0 in conference play.

Field hockey secures 3-1 victory in Liberty League opener

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • September 29, 2024
On Sept. 28, the nationally ranked No. 18 Ithaca College field hockey team returned home to open up Liberty League play with a dominant 3-1 victory over the Union College Garnet Chargers. The victory improves the Bombers’ record to 6-3 and 1-0 in the conference. 
Senior midfielder Emma Garver plays a pass at midfield in the Bombers' 1-0 victory over the Misercordia University Cougars on Sept. 4. The Bombers beat the York College of Pennsylvania Spartans 1-0 on Sept. 14

Field Hockey squeezes by Cougars with 1-0 victory

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • September 6, 2024
On Sept. 4, the Ithaca College field hockey team maintained its perfect record. The Bombers extended their record to 3-0 with a 1-0 victory over the previously undefeated Misericordia University Cougars in a gritty non-conference matchup. 
The Ithaca College field hockey team is looking to win their first Liberty League Championship. Pictured, senior striker Juliana Valli led the team with nine goals last season.

Field hockey seeking Championship redemption

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • September 5, 2024
When the 2024 season opened, the No. 23 Ithaca College field hockey team wasted no time setting the standard.
From left, Hobart sophomore defensive back Mekhi Rogers rushes senior wide receiver Ben Marinnacio as he drives downfield.

Bombers show up big in fall sports season

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor • December 2, 2023
Ithaca College athletics wrapped up its fall season with many achievements under each squad's belt. Football, field hockey and sophomore Kyla Eisman of women's cross country made it into NCAA tournament play.
Graduate student midfielder Nicole Fortunato works to advance the ball upfield during the Bombers' 3–0 win over Vassar College in the Liberty League semifinal game Nov. 3.

Field hockey advances to conference championship with win over Vassar

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor • November 4, 2023
After a 2–1 victory Oct. 22 in Poughkeepsie, the Ithaca College field hockey team rematched the Vassar College Brewers in the Liberty League semifinal game on Nov. 3 at Higgins Stadium. The Bombers expanded on their previous one-point advantage, besting the Brewers in a dominant, 3–0, showing.
From left, junior striker Emma Garver transitions the ball downfield as sophomore striker Caroline Hamilton defends toward the sideline.

Field hockey boasts second half comeback against Saints

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor • October 8, 2023
The Ithaca College field hockey team bolstered its position at the top of Liberty League standings with a 2–1 victory over the St. Lawrence University Saints on Oct. 4 at Higgins Stadium.
From left, junior midfielder Meara Bury injects the ball during a penalty corner while junior midfielder Catherine Papa and junior strikers Juliana Valli and Emma Garver prepare to attack.

Field hockey slips past Scranton in overtime victory

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor • September 29, 2023
The Ithaca College field hockey team came out victorious over the Scranton University Royals in a defensive battle Sept. 27 at Higgins Stadium.
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