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Freshman McKinleigh Lair hits the ball during the women's tennis match Oct. 4 against Hartwick College at Wheeler Tennis Courts. Lair has contributed largely to the Bombers 9–0 start this season.

Women’s tennis player making a racket in first year on team

By Nick Fustor, Contributing Writer • October 5, 2015
Freshman McKinleigh Lair, originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, has contributed largely to the Bombers 9–0 start this season.
Freshman Caroline Dunn rallies the ball over the net during the women's tennis team's 9–0 win over Elmira College Soaring Eagles to keep the Bombers perfect 2015 season alive.

Women’s tennis team moves to 5–0 after Elmira sweep

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer • September 23, 2015
The women's tennis team defeated Elmira College 9–0 to preserve the Bombers perfect 5–0 season.
Assistant coach Jordon Smith was recently hired to help coach both the women’s and men’s tennis programs.

Assistant coach serves as a helping hand for both tennis teams

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer • September 16, 2015
Jordon Smith was recently hired Aug. 13 as the assistant tennis coach for both the women’s and men’s tennis teams.
Junior Haley Kusak prepares to hit the ball in a matchup against Utica College on Sept. 5, at the Wheeler Tennis Courts.

Women’s tennis team tops Utica College 9–0 in season opener

By Nick Fustor, Contributing Writer • September 6, 2015

The women’s tennis team started its season off on a high note, defeating Utica College 9–0 Sept. 5, at the Wheeler Tennis Courts. The reigning Empire 8 champions looked in sync throughout the day,...

Forward and midfielder Cassie Schuttrumpf, left, makes an effort to move the ball down the field during a match against Nazareth College on Sept. 27, 2014, at Higgins Stadium.

Upperclassmen try to serve up their best game this season

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer • August 27, 2015
The women's tennis team has made it to the NCAA Tournament the last five years and hopes to keep the streak alive this year.
Patrick Ouckama, an Ithaca College graduate of 2005, was named the head men's soccer coach April 15 to succeed Andy Byrne as the leader of the program. He was an assistant coach for the team in 2014.

Former assistant coach appointed to take over men’s soccer

By Jonathan Beck, Assistant Sports Editor • April 20, 2015
Patrick Ouckama ’05 was recently named the head men’s soccer coach.
Freshman tennis player Jack Melhorn returns a serve in the men’s tennis team’s 9–0 victory over Alfred University on March 22. Melhorn has earned the Bombers’ No. 1 singles spot as a first year.

Tennis squad helps freshman adjust to new country

By Caitie Ihrig, Contributing Writer • April 13, 2015
After moving to the U.S. from Thailand, freshman tennis player Jack Melhorn has found a new home.
Sophomore Wes Davis competes Feb. 5, 2014.

Young men’s tennis team looks to lone upperclassman to lead

By Jake Siegel, Staff Writer • February 25, 2015
With only one upperclassman, the men's tennis team will rely on youth in 2015.
Sophomore Haley Kusak prepares to return a serve in the Bombers' match against St. John Fisher College on Oct. 5.

Sophomore tennis player leading squad to success

By Matt Hornick, Contributing Writer • October 7, 2014
Sophomore Haley Kusak has solidified her spot as the No. 1 seed on the women's tennis team.
Sophomore Haley Kusak hits a forehand during the women’s tennis team’s matchup with Houghton College on Sept. 20. The Bombers won all nine matches and are 5–0 on the season.

Roundups 9/17 – 9/23

September 24, 2014
The Ithacan Staff covers this past week in Bomber sports action.
Fall Sports Preview: Kicking off Ithaca College's next sports season

Fall Sports Preview: Kicking off Ithaca College’s next sports season

August 27, 2014
Get the scoop on all of the Bomber sports teams competing in the fall.
Senior Griffin Reid hits a backhand shot during the men’s tennis team’s practice April 22 in Glazer Arena. Reid has a 5–1 record against Empire 8 conference opponents this season.

Men’s tennis causes a racket in unbalanced Empire 8 conference

By Jonathan Beck, Staff Writer • April 23, 2014
In a weak Empire 8 conference this season, the Blue and Gold are hoping for a strong push in the E8 tournament.
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