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Clay Ardoin '13 runs through a crowd of Hartwick defenders in last season's matchup with the Hawks. The Bombers won the game 28–7.

Four Downs: The battle of the 3–0 teams

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer • September 27, 2013
Staff Writer Christian Araos breaks down the football team's upcoming game against Hartwick College on Saturday.
Sophomore kicker Max Rottenecker kicks the ball Monday afternoon at Butterfield Stadium.

German kicker’s strong foot adds yardage to football squad

By Christian Araos • September 19, 2013
New kicker brings big boot to Blue and Gold special teams.
Senior captain Phil Neumann readies to throw the ball during a game against Union College on Sept. 15, 2012 at Butterfield Stadium.

Football looks to build off defense powerhouse this season

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer • September 2, 2013
Football season preview
Junior midfielder Jake Long runs with the ball in a game against Cabrini College attacker Damian Sobieski on March 29 in Higgins Stadium.

Inconsistent play defining men’s lacrosse season

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer • April 10, 2013
A 10-goal win and a seven-goal loss in its first two conference games are representative of the inconsistent play that is defining the men’s lacrosse team’s season. The Bombers were outscored 8-1 by Nazareth College in the second half of their 15-8 loss last Friday and have a home game against St. John Fisher on…
The team gathers around Head Coach Jim Mullins during a huddle in the second half.

Heartbreaking loss ends Bombers’ Sweet 16 run

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer • March 20, 2013
A tough loss for the Bombers at the hands of Middlebury College ends a historic postseason run.
Junior guard Mary Kate Tierney attempts to put a shot past Nazareth College sophomore center Maria Allocco during the Bomber’s final regular season game Feb. 16 in Ben Light Gymnasium.

Hill Center renovations impact athletic teams

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer • March 7, 2013
Basketballs pound the hardwood as the women’s basketball team goes through its shooting drills. Rihanna plays in the background, but the music and the balls are drowned out by the construction sounds outside the Ben Light Gymnasium. It serves as a constant reminder of the circumstances that have caused issues for the teams that use…
Senior guard Eli Maravich looks for a pass against Nazareth College’s freshman forward Maurice Mills on Feb. 16 in Ben Light Gymnasium. The Bombers will progress to the second round of the NCAA tournament this weekend.

Men’s basketball prepares itself for round two of NCAA Tournament

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer • March 7, 2013
In light of its victory at Springfield College last weekend, the men’s basketball team finds itself in unfamiliar territory: the second weekend of the National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament. They might not be used to where they are in the tourney, but they will be up against a team that they know well: the University…
Senior forward Devin Shea and junior forward Frank Mitchell pose with their respective team's Empire 8 championship plaque.

Men’s basketball looks ahead to Springfield for NCAA tournament

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer • February 28, 2013
Men's basketball team earns back-to-back E8 titles and moves onto NCAA tourney.
Travis Warech takes a jumpshot during a game against Utica College in Ben Light Gymnasium

Men’s basketball Empire 8 preview

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer • February 22, 2013
Staff Writer Christian Araos takes a look at the field in the men's basketball Empire 8 tournament.
Senior guard Sean Rossi dribbles into Bomber territory during a game against Nazareth College in Ben Light Gymnasium on February 16th.

Winter sports update: Men’s basketball

By Christian Araos • February 21, 2013
Check in on the men's basketball team before Empire 8 competition.
From left, Houghton College senior forward Chris Confair defends senior guard Eli Maravich during a game in Ben Light Gymnasium on Tuesday night. The Bombers beat the Highlanders 85-72.

Bombers retain slim hopes of E8 top seed

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer • February 14, 2013
Bombers retain a slim hopes of nabbing the Empire 8 tournament's top seed
From left, senior forwards Travis Warech and Andrei Oztemel look on during a basketball practice in Ben Light Gymnasium on Tuesday. Both have injuries that have kept them sidelined for the past three games.

Injured forwards look to make their return before the end of the season

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer • February 6, 2013
Short-handed Ithaca College basketball team pushes into final stretch without star forwards.
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