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From left, junior Travis Jones and senior Eze Chukwuezi will look to lead the Ithaca College wrestling team this season.

Wrestling team prepared to prove it’s a national title contender

By Connor Wood, Staff Writer November 10, 2021
The Ithaca College wrestling team opens the regular season ranked No. 14 in the country according to the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III Coaches Preseason Rankings.
From left, Tito Colom 20 faces a wrestler from Wilkes University Feb. 8, 2019. Ithaca College Athletics is prohibiting spectators at the Ithaca Invitational on Nov. 5 and 6, 2021.

Spectators prohibited at upcoming wrestling tournament

By Connor Wood, Staff writer November 4, 2021
Prior to the Ithaca Invitational on Nov. 5 and 6, Ithaca College Athletics announced Oct. 27 there will be no spectators permitted for the event held at the A&E Center.
Ithaca College alumni Emily Adams 21 and Karl Ravech 87 covered the Little League World Series for USA Today and ESPN, respectively. Ravech has covered the event for the network since 2003, while it was Adams first year.

Alumni cover the Little League World Series

By Connor Wood, Staff Writer September 2, 2021
Ithaca College alumni Emily Adams '21 and Karl Ravech '87 covered the Little League World Series for USA Today and ESPN, respectively.
Seniors Donte Garcia and Ed Longest gear up for the fall season.

Football team back and improved to contend for championship

By Connor Wood, Staff writer August 26, 2021
After a year away from the gridiron, the Ithaca College football team will return to Butterfield Stadium this fall with their eyes set on a national championship.
From left, seniors Haley White and Beth Fleming will contribute at the plate and on the mound for the Bombers success this season.

Softball team’s veteran roster returns for a title push

By Connor Wood, Staff writer March 25, 2021
The Ithaca College softball team brings back an experienced roster for one last chance to win the Division III College World Series.
Sophomore Madison Casale hits the ball in the colleges first softball game of the season March 24 against Elmira College at Kostrinsky Field.

Softball players and alumni connect through jerseys

By Connor Wood, Staff writer March 24, 2021
As the freshmen settle into their roles on the team and get familiar with their teammates and coaches, both the upperclassmen and the coaches evaluate which jersey is best for each player.
Ithaca College alumni Steve Mayer ’84, Ivan Gottesfeld ’85 and Dan O’Neill ’96 all played major roles in organizing and running the NHL postseason coronavirus bubble.

Three IC alum help organize pandemic-safe NHL postseason

By Connor Wood, Staff Writer October 13, 2020
When the NHL put its season on hold March 12 because of COVID-19, IC alum Steve Mayer, Ivan Gottesfeld and Dan O'Neill stepped in to bring it back.
Ithaca College alum Trevor Thompson ’17 played shortstop for the Bombers during his time at the college. He now works for the New York Jets as a seasonal intern athletic trainer.

Q&A: Former shortstop steps onto new field as an athletic trainer

By Connor Wood, Staff Writer October 8, 2020
Ithaca College alum Trevor Thompson ’17 played shortstop for the Bombers during his time at the college. He now works for the New York Jets as a seasonal intern athletic trainer.
Sophomore Eze Chuckwuezi wrestles a Western New England University competitor at the 35th Ithaca College Invitational Nov. 2. in Glazer Arena.

Wrestling team proves strength against high-ranked opponents

By Connor Wood, Staff Writer January 30, 2020
The Ithaca College wrestling team has beaten several high-ranked opponents this year and hopes to maintain its legacy of national success.
Freshman Travis Jones runs takedown drills with freshman Luis Hernandez to get ready for Tri-meet against Oswego State and Jamestown Community College on Saturday Dec. 14 in the Ben Light Gymnasium.

Freshman wrestler takes down competition in first season

By Connor Wood December 11, 2019
Staff writer Connor Wood sat down with freshman Travis Jones to discuss his early success and goals with the Ithaca College wrestling team.
Wrestling transfer gets back on the mat after major injury

Wrestling transfer gets back on the mat after major injury

By Connor Wood, Staff Writer November 21, 2019
Junior wrestler Jordan Wallace came to Ithaca College after getting injured at the University of Maryland and taking three years off from the sport.
From left, juniors Will Blum and Steffen Nobles and senior Brendan O’Grady run past a pair of opponent during a game against Hofstra University on Nov. 16.

Men’s and women’s rugby teams compete on the national stage

By Connor Wood, Staff Writer November 21, 2019
The Ithaca College men's and women's rugby teams are both competing on the national stage this season.
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