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From left, Marietta College junior guard Olivia Gribble, Ithaca College graduate student guard Cara Volpe, Marietta senior guard Devin Hefner and Marietta junior forward Makenzie Wilson spread out across the court.

Late free throws sink women’s basketball in NCAA tournament

By Flynn Hynes, Staff Writer • March 5, 2023
In the second round of the NCAA Division III tournament, the Ithaca College women's basketball team lost 44–42 in a nailbiter against the Marieta College Pioneers on March 4. 
From left, Bombers' first-year student guard Zoraida Icabalceta drives the ball past Skidmore College junior forward Julia Blanck and sophomore guard Becca Horger.

Skidmore upsets IC women’s basketball in Liberty League Championship

By Flynn Hynes, Contributing Writer • February 26, 2023
The Ithaca College women's basketball team lost to the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds 54–52 Feb. 26 for the Liberty League Championship
From left, Bombers senior guard Camryn Coffey drives past Thoroughbreds sophomore guard Sarah Chambers.

Women’s basketball slips past Skidmore in Senior Day win

By Billy Wood, Staff Writer • February 7, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team defeated the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds 52–49 on Senior Day Feb. 4 in the Ben Light Gymnasium. 
From left, senior guard Kendall Degenhardt of the Dutchwomen tries to defend against junior guard Hannah Polce of the Bombers on Feb. 3.

Women’s basketball defeats Union on Cancer Awareness Night

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • February 4, 2023
It took more than 30 minutes, but the Ithaca College women’s basketball team found its groove in a 64–48 win over the Union College Dutchwomen on the team’s Cancer Awareness Night.
Senior guard Cara Volpe started all 29 games for the Bombers this season. Volpe averaged 9.2 points and 4.1 assists this season, helping the team to a 25–4 record.

Senior guard helps lead Ithaca College women’s basketball team

By David Schurter, Contributing Writer • March 9, 2022
After a year of no basketball, senior guard Cara Volpe and the Ithaca College women’s basketball team made their return to the NCAA Division III tournament this season.
The Ithaca College women's basketball team lost 73–71 in overtime in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32 against Springfield College on March 5.

IC women’s basketball team falls to Springfield College in NCAA Tournament

By Daniel King, Staff Writer • March 7, 2022
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team fell to Springfield College at the buzzer in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32 by a final score of 73–71 March 5 at Ben Light Gymnasium.
Junior forward Emily Dorn drives to the basket during the Ithaca College women's basketball team's 70–58 victory over St. Lawrence University on Feb. 27 at Ben Light Gymnasium.

Ithaca College women’s basketball team wins Liberty League title

By Tommy Mumau, Sports Editor • February 28, 2022
The No. 23 Ithaca College women’s basketball team has won the 2022 Liberty League Championship. The Bombers defeated the St. Lawrence University Saints 70–58 Feb. 27 at Ben Light Gymnasium.
From left, senior Cara Volpe and graduate student Grace Cannon are looking to lead the women's basketball team to a third straight conference title.

Women’s basketball team ready to defend the conference title

By Dustin Terry, Contributing Writer • November 10, 2021
It has been nearly two years since it has been on the court, but the Ithaca College women’s basketball team has its sights set on a “three-peat” as Liberty League champions.
From left, senior women's basketball players Lindsey Albertelli, Melissa Buxton and Cara Volpe live together off-campus at the team's house.

Women’s basketball players bond at off-campus team house

By Tobiah Zboray, Staff writer • November 3, 2021
The women's basketball team does not only foster its connection in Ben Light Gymnasium — the team has bonded at the off-campus house where three of the team’s seniors live.
The Liberty League announced Nov. 9 that it will be canceling winter athletic competition because of the COVID-19 pandemic. All of Ithaca College's winter sports will be affected by this decision, including wrestling and gymnastics, which are not sponsored by the league.

Women’s basketball beats St. Lawrence in Unite for Her game

By Max Sobel • February 25, 2020
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team beat the St. Lawrence University Saints 85-55 Feb. 15 in Ben Light Gymnasium.
Sophomore Cara Volpe passes the ball to a teammate under the basket during the first quarter of the Bombers' game against Union College Jan. 24 in the Ben Light Gymnasium.

Bouncing back: Women’s basketball rebounds from slow start

By Emily Adams • February 13, 2020
The Ithaca College women's basketball team started the season 3–1, but they are now 16–5 and ranked No. 1 in the Liberty League.
Junior guard Grace Cannon runs through a tunnel of her teammates before a game against Union College on Jan. 24 in Ben Light Gymnasium.

Junior guard discusses leadership role on young team

By Abbey London • February 4, 2020
Grace Cannon has been a star for the women’s basketball team since her freshman year, but has set herself apart this year as an emerging leader.
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