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The Ithaca College football team returns to the field with a young squad. Pictured above, senior wide receiver Sam Kline is entering his final season with the Bombers. Kline lead the team in receiving yards last season.

Young football squad gears up to run new offensive strategy

By Rory Mastine, Staff Writer • September 4, 2024
After a 9–3 campaign came to an end in the second round of the NCAA Championships in 2023, the Ithaca College football team is back with a new look and the same hunger as the last two conference championship rosters.
The Ithaca College men's soccer team have big goals for this season. Pictured above, junior defender Jack Walker aims to win Liberty League Defensive Player of the Year.

Men’s soccer looks to flip the switch

By Flynn Hynes, Sports Editor • September 2, 2024
Coming off a season where it lost in the Liberty League Championship game, the Ithaca College men’s soccer team has its hopes set high and is looking to redeem itself this year.
From left, sophomore forward Faith Ingber defends the Bombers' sophomore defender Sophia Rosas as she transitions the ball upfield during the Bombers' 10–1 win over Elmira College on Sept. 1 2023.

Fernandez shines in Bombers’ offensive surge over Elmira

By Jacob Infald, Staff Writer • September 1, 2024
The Ithaca College women’s soccer team dominated from the very first touch at their game Aug. 30 under the lights at Butterfield Stadium. Junior midfielder Kaelyn Fernandez led the way with two of the Bombers’ six first half goals in their commanding 6-0 victory against the Elmira College.
In recent years, the track and field and softball programs at Ithaca College have developed partnerships with Cornell University athletics. During the 2023–2024 academic year, both the track and field team and the softball team competed against Cornell.

Athletic programs forge relationships across the hill with Cornell University

By Augustine Daudu, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
Ithaca College and Cornell University are not only united by location but also through sports. Over the decades, the track and field and softball programs of both Ithaca and Cornell have formed interdependent relationships that benefit both schools through facility usage and inter-division competition. 

The 64th Cortaca Jug: Play-by-Play

By Makai Yllanes, Agustina Dozo, and Mei Dennison • November 19, 2023

Makai Yllanes breaks down the highlights from the 64th Cortaca Jug, hosted at Butterfield Stadium.

From left, Buffalo State sophomore defensive end Nicholas Moore looks to get around a block as first-year quarterback Colin Schumm loads up to send a pass to senior running back Jalen Leonard-Osbourne.

Bombers look forward to 64th annual Cortaca Jug game returning to Ithaca

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • November 10, 2023
For the first time since 2017, the Cortaca jug game is returning to the South Hill for the 64th edition of the “Biggest Little Game in the Nation” as the Ithaca College football team welcomes SUNY Cortland back to the Ithaca College campus. 
Derek Slywka, a graduate student defensive back for the Bombers, leaps above the line of scrimmage to block a field goal attempt by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduate student kicker Jared Elstein in overtime. The Bombers kicked a field goal on their next possession, clinching their win over RPI 20—17.

Football takes down RPI in overtime thriller

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • October 7, 2023
On a cloudy and rainy day, the Ithaca College football team did something they had not done in 22 years, defeating the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers in Troy, NY, in a thrilling 20–17 overtime victory.

‘On the Same Page’ – Top Stories of Week 6

October 1, 2023
Co-host seniors Clare Shanahan and Emma Kersting explore the latest stories in news and sports at The Ithacan. This week, Kersting and Shanahan spoke with reporter Noa Ran-Ressler and sports editor Tess Ferguson.
Ithaca College Athletics released this mockup of Bertino Field at Butterfield Stadium after it receives its new artificial turf surface. The field, which has historically only been used by the football program, will also be usable by other varsity sports as well as intramurals and club sports, but will no longer include an outdoor track around it.

Artificial turf raises concerns about equity and injuries

By Aidan Charde and Elijah de Castro • February 15, 2023
While Ithaca College has positioned planned renovations to Butterfield Stadium as an opportunity for the field to be used by more teams, the artificial surface may increase the risk for injuries.
Butterfield Stadium is one of two natural grass football fields in the Liberty League. However, Ithaca College announced in November that the field would be replaced with an artificial turf surface.

Planned turf field at IC to contain toxic chemicals

By Aidan Charde and Elijah de Castro • February 8, 2023
According to oceanographers, ecologists and environmental policy experts, the life cycle of an artificial turf field has detrimental effects on human health and the environment.
The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers line up against the Bombers during their game Oct. 29. The Bombers won the matchup for the first time since 2001 en route to a 12–1 record.

Historic season comes to a close for football team

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer • December 7, 2022
The Ithaca College football team put together a season for the record books this fall, posting a 12–1 overall record and reaching the national quarterfinals.
Butterfield Stadium, the home of the Ithaca College football team, will receive an artificial turf playing surface after a donation by an alum. The venue will be renamed to Bertino Field at Butterfield Stadium.

Ithaca College announces Butterfield Stadium to receive artificial turf

By Daniel King, Assistant Sports Editor • November 29, 2022
As the Ithaca College football team continues its NCAA tournament run, Ithaca College announced it has received a donation to upgrade the home playing field for the Bombers.
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