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Senior Jacob Wachs prepares to hit the ball back to his opponent. The 2024 Ithaca College men's tennis season is under way with promising first-year students and new coaching staff.

Men’s tennis has big hopes this season with new faces

By Ben Hanan, Contributing Writer • February 29, 2024
The Ithaca College men’s tennis team is gearing up for another spring after coming off a rough  2023 season where the Bombers maintained a 1–7 conference record and a 6–10 regular  record. Thankfully, a new face is trying to right the ship.
From left, junior captain Eliana Chelnick, senior captain Isabelle Bennett and new head coach Tom Rishcoff will look to lead the Bombers back to prominence after a 2023 season that saw the team finish with an 8–10 record.

Women’s tennis returns to the court with young squad

By Flynn Hynes, Assistant Sports Editor • February 29, 2024
As the new season approaches, the Ithaca College women's tennis team prepares to embark on another year of competition with a revamped squad. 
Bombers' football players celebrate their Liberty League title clinching 62–0 victory over Buffalo State at midfield. The game marks the second straight Liberty League title for the Bombers and broke the school record for total yardage in a game with 686.

Football dismantles Buffalo State to earn its second straight Liberty League title

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • October 30, 2023
For the second straight season, the Ithaca College football team is the Liberty League Champion after a 62–0 win over Buffalo State University on Oct. 28. 
Senior guard Sebastian Alderete protects the ball from a RIT defender in a Liberty League match up Jan. 14

Men’s basketball defeats RIT in Liberty League matchup

By Arla Davis • January 16, 2020
The Ithaca College men's basketball team defeated RIT 91-61 in a Liberty League conference game Jan. 14 in Ben Light Gymnasium
Junior guard Grace Cannon leaps to make a layup during the Bombers' game against Rochester Institute of Technology on Jan. 14. Cannon posted 14 points in the contest.

Women’s basketball beats RPI in close league contest

By Arla Davis, Assistant Sports Editor • January 16, 2020
The Ithaca College women's basketball team earned a close victory over Liberty League opponent Rochester Institute of Technology on Jan. 14.
Volleyball drops final two games in Wittenberg Invitational

Volleyball drops final two games in Wittenberg Invitational

By Jackson Lawrence, Contributing Writer • September 16, 2018
The Ithaca College volleyball team dropped two matches in the Wittenberg Invitational. The Bombers are now 5–5 on the season.

Women’s lacrosse triumphs against St. Lawrence

By Sevrin Lavenstein, Staff Writer • April 7, 2018
The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team handled the snowy weather to defeat St. Lawrence University on April 6.
Junior attack Allie Panara goes up against Megan Fitzgerald, Union College junior defender, during the Blue and Gold's win March 31.

Women’s lacrosse defeated Union College 17–10

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor • April 1, 2018
The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team defeated Union College 17–10 at Higgins Stadium on March 31.
Men's and women's tennis falls to Rochester 7–2

Men’s and women’s tennis falls to Rochester 7–2

By Caitie Ihrig, Senior Writer • February 19, 2018
The Ithaca College men's and women's tennis teams both fell to the University of Rochester 7–2 on Feb. 19
Sophomore infield Ellie Murray slides into second base in the Bombers's 7–0 win against Buffalo State April 13.

Weekend Preview: four teams will be competing at home

By Matt Maloney, Staff Writer • April 15, 2017
Men's and women's crew, women's lacrosse and men's and women's tennis will be home this weekend. Baseball, softball, golf and track and field is away.
Junior guard Jordan Beers dribbles past Hartwick's senior forward Jacqui Foreman. The Bombers defeated the Hawks 60–49 Feb. 11 in Ben Light Gymnasium.

Weekend preview: Four teams prepare for home competition

By Matt Maloney, Staff Writer • March 3, 2017
Women's basketball hosts first round of NCAA tournament, track and field competes in ECAC championship and men's lacrosse and women's tennis are home.
Sophomore midfield Allison Panara runs past freshman defender Amanda Cagnassola in the Bomber's 12–9 win against Skidmore.

Women’s Lacrosse wins home season opener against Skidmore

By Zoë Freer-Hessler, Contributing Writer • February 25, 2017
The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team defeated Skidmore College 12–9 in their home season opener on Feb. 25.
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