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The Ithaca College baseball and softball teams take long road trips each season. Neither team will return to its home field until baseball returns March 22 and softball returns March 23.

Long journey from home: Baseball and softball start first few weeks on the road

By Noa Ran-Ressler, Investigative Editor March 6, 2024
Members of Ithaca College’s softball and baseball teams will have to wait a few weeks into the season to enjoy home-field advantage, but that will not stop players from making the most of the start of the season. 
From, left senior third baseman Ethan Rothstein and sophomore pitcher Jack Colyer have big hopes for this season and aim to win the Liberty League for the third year in a row.

Baseball puts league championship chase into full swing

By Ryan Collins, Staff Writer February 29, 2024
The Ithaca College baseball team came up short in the NCAA playoffs last year when they fell to the No. 4 Endicott College Gulls 12–10 and 7–3 in the NCAA Super Regional. The Bombers will be looking to rectify their early exit last year and go all the way to the World Series.
Sophomore guard Cole Wissink gets ready to shoot a free-throw while trailing 34–26 deep into the first half in the Bombers senior day loss to Vassar College on Feb. 17.

Men’s basketball miss playoffs for first time since 2016-17 season with loss to Brewers

By Flynn Hynes, Staff Writer February 18, 2024
The Ithaca College men’s basketball team squared off against the Vassar College Brewers on Senior Day Feb. 17 at Ben Light Gymnasium. The Bombers fell 79-78 in the last minute of the game and gave their final goodbyes to senior guards Andrew Geschickter, Triston Wennersten, Noah Downing and Blake Haber.
From left, senior guard Cam Williams is guarded by sophomore guard Logan Wendell during the Ithaca College mens basketball teams 82–80 loss to SUNY Cortland on Nov. 8, 2022.

Men’s basketball falls to .500 at the hands of the Saints

By Flynn Hynes, Assistant Sports Editor February 10, 2024
The Ithaca College men’s basketball team faced off against the St. Lawrence University Saints on Feb. 9 in Ben Light Gymnasium. The Saints won 65–60 after getting late game free-throws to seal the victory.
The Ithaca College volleyball team runs on to the court to celebrate its four set victory over the University of Scranton. The victory is the sixth straight for the Bombers.

Volleyball completes weekend sweep with victory over Scranton

By Rory Mastine, Contributing Writer October 30, 2023
The Ithaca College volleyball team won its sixth game in a row Oct. 28, taking down the University of Scranton Royals in its final regular-season home game, completing a victorious weekend after defeating Clarkson University on Oct. 27.
From left, sophomore defender Ali Amari fights for position upfield with Golden Knights senior defender Arin Bates trailing in the Bombers 1–0 victory over the Golden Knights Oct. 7.

Women’s soccer takes down Clarkson with last minute goal

By John Baker, Staff Writer October 8, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s soccer team came out of Senior Day at Carp Wood Field with an unbelievable win over the Clarkson Golden Knights by a score of 1–0 Oct. 7.
From left, sophomore defender Ali Amari and junior midfielder Julia Cascone have contributed to the Ithaca College womens soccer teams valuable depth. Amari scored her first collegiate goal during the Bombers 10–1 victory over Elmira College on Sept. 1.

Contribution runs deep throughout women’s soccer team

By David Schurter, Staff Writer September 20, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s soccer program, the defending Liberty League Champions, are off to a 4–1–1 start this season. The team’s success has been driven by its newfound depth across the roster.
First-year student catcher Haley Petrucci takes a swing in the Ithaca College softball teams doubleheader against Clarkson University.

Softball sweeps doubleheader against Clarkson

By Dean Gutic, Staff Writer April 29, 2023
The Ithaca College softball team won both games of its doubleheader against the Clarkson Golden Knights on April 27, walking off the first game 1–0 and winning the second 4–0 at Kostrinsky Field. 
Junior attacker Maizy Veitch drives toward the cage in the Bombers 15–10 win over Clarkson University. Veitch tied her career-high in goals scored with six on the contest.

Women’s lacrosse fends of second-half rally by Golden Knights

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor March 27, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team held off a second-half rally from the Clarkson University Golden Knights on March 25, earning a 15–10 victory.
Bombers sophomore attacker Hayley Armstrong competes for a ground ball against sophomore defender Brigette Gable. Armstrong notched four assists on the contest.

Women’s lacrosse picks up conference win over Saints

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer March 26, 2023
There was a rush of adrenaline at Higgins Stadium on March 24 as the Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team faced one of its toughest competitors: the St. Lawrence University Saints.
From left, sophomore Golden Knight midfielder Logan Wilkinson falls over after sophomore Bomber midfielder Jared Sedlock makes a move as junior Bomber defenseman Hunter Wallace blocks.

Men’s lacrosse secures comeback win against the Golden Knights

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer March 26, 2023
On March 25, the Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team took on the Clarkson University Golden Knights in a ruthless battle for the win.
The Ithaca College volleyball team celebrates on the court after winning its first conference championship since 2016 with a five-set victory over Clarkson University on Nov. 5.

Volleyball comes out victorious over Clarkson for conference title

By Tess Ferguson, Staff Writer November 6, 2022
After defeating the Rochester Institute of Technology in the semifinal game, the Ithaca College volleyball team defeated Clarkson University 3–2 in an epic Liberty League championship match.
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