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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.
From left, Bombers' graduate student defender Brendan Lebitsch winds up to send the ball downfield as sophomore defender Jack Walker and Engineers' senior forward Kyle Osborne look on.

Men’s soccer’s second half surge leads to win over RPI

By Flynn Hynes, Staff Writer • October 30, 2023
The Ithaca College men's soccer team faced the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers on Oct. 28 at Carp Wood Field. The Bombers secured a crucial 2–1 win to secure the No. 3 seed in the Liberty League and advance to the Liberty League Championships.
In 12 games, the Ithaca College men's soccer team doubled its win count from the 2022 season. The team is ranked fourth in the Liberty League as of Oct. 25 as opposed to their eighth-place ranking in 2022.

Men’s soccer sees drastic improvement in production

By Flynn Hynes, Staff Writer • October 25, 2023
After a 3–9–5 season last year, the Ithaca College men’s soccer team has made an impressive comeback with a current 6–5–2 record this season. 
First-year midfielder Colin Adams looks to advance the ball in the Bombers' 2–0 loss to Hobart College Sept. 27.

Men’s soccer suffers shutout against Hobart

By Flynn Hynes, Staff Writer • September 28, 2023
The Ithaca College men’s soccer team faced the Hobart College Statesmen on Sept. 27. Valiant efforts were shown by both teams, however, the Bombers couldn't find the net coming up short 2–0.
From left, Bard College's first-year student midfielder Brandon Alchy runs to support as junior defender Landon Hellwig and first-year student defender James Bird fight for the ball.

Men’s soccer blanks Raptors on Senior Day

By Morgan Spriggs, Contributing Writer • September 25, 2023
On Sept. 23, Carp Wood Field was the site of a wet, scrappy affair, with the homesteading Ithaca College men’s soccer team knocking off the unbeaten Bard College Raptors, 3–0, in the first conference matchup of the season. 
From left, Pioneers sophomore midfielder Ali Mata-Ruiz presses shooting Bombers' senior midfielder Reefe Harrison.

Men’s soccer finds last-minute push against Alfred State

By Flynn Hynes, Staff Writer • September 14, 2023
The Ithaca College men's soccer team faced the 4–0 Alfred State Pioneers in a match that was decided in the last 10 minutes of play. Although it was a fight to the end, the Bombers eventually came out on top 2–1, bringing their season record to 2–0–1.
From left, first-year forward Landon Kelly looks on while Bombers' graduate student defender Brendan Lebitsch pushes upfield.

Men’s soccer rebounds for win over Wilkes

By Flynn Hynes, Staff Writer • September 4, 2023

The Ithaca College men's soccer team faced the Wilkes University Colonels on Sept. 4 at Carp Wood Field. The Bombers were in control throughout the game and came up on top 5–0 to improve their record...

From left, Bombers' graduate student defender Brendan Lebitsch looks to push the ball down field with junior forward Kaleb Steward trailing.

Men’s soccer breaks even against Fredonia

By Flynn Hynes, Staff Writer • September 3, 2023
The Ithaca College men’s soccer team faced the SUNY Fredonia Blue Devils on Sept. 2 at Carp Wood Field. Both teams fought back and forth resulting in a final score of 0–0 making the Bomber’s record 0–0–1.
Senior midfielder Jack McCarthy dribbles the ball upfield as the Thoroughbreds senior midfielder Brady Trenchard races after him during the Ithaca men's soccer draw against Skidmore

Men’s soccer plays to hard fought draw against Skidmore

By Daniel King, Assistant Sports Editor • October 15, 2022
A hard-fought contest between The Ithaca College men’s soccer team and Skidmore College led to a 1–1 draw on Oct. 14 at Carp Wood Field.
From left, first-year student forward Zach Shufelt, graduate student midfielder Kyle Sicke and sophomore midfielder Josh Conklin chase the ball during the matchup Sept. 24 between Ithaca College and Clarkson University.

Men’s soccer ties with No. 24 Clarkson University

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • September 25, 2022
The Ithaca College men’s soccer team might not have won, but saw a positive outcome with a scoreless tie Sept. 24 against the No. 24 Clarkson University Golden Knights.
From left, graduate student midfielder Alex Leahy, senior midfielder Jack McCarthy, senior defenders Alex Cabeca and Brendan Lebitsch and junior midfielder Reefe Harrison celebrate after Cabeca's game-winning goal in the 70th minute.

Men’s soccer earns first win of the season over Brockport

By Dustin Terry, Staff Writer • September 22, 2022
The Ithaca College men’s soccer team earned its first win of the season Sept. 16 with a 1–0 victory over the unbeaten SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles.
From left, graduate student Kyle Sicke and senior Brendan Lebitsch of the Ithaca College men's soccer team. The team is expecting big things this season with some new faces and key returners.

Men’s soccer pushing for championship after semifinal loss

By David Schurter, Staff Writer • August 31, 2022
After falling one game short of the Liberty League championship in 2021, the Ithaca College men’s soccer team is back in action and ready to make another push.
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