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Senior midfielder Nikki Dahl catches a ball as two Hartwick College defenders run toward her. The Bombers defeated the Hawks 22-4 in the Empire 8 contest April 27 at Higgins Stadium.

Bombers look to carry success into tournament play

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer May 1, 2013
For the past three seasons, the women’s lacrosse team advanced to the Empire 8 Conference Tournament final. For three consecutive years, the Bombers have watched another team accept the championship plaque. After earning the No. 1 seed for the Empire 8 tournament this season, the Blue and Gold are determined to turn their postseason luck…
From left, seniors Kaitlyn Hoffay, Kim Armbruster, Tracy Rivas, Jess Worthman, Sam Whitney, Michelle Avery and Nikki Dahl pose after practice on Monday afternoon.

Women’s lacrosse seniors share time on and off the field

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer April 24, 2013
Echoes of laughter could be heard throughout the front hallway of the Athletics and Events Center on Friday afternoon while the seven seniors of the women’s lacrosse team huddled around one of the small tables lining the windowed wall. Sam Whitney had just shared a story of how two of her teammates — and housemates…

Women’s lacrosse team impresses in home debut

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer March 8, 2013
Lacrosse team wins 18-5 over University of Rochester
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.

Women’s basketball team looks ahead to a shot at the Elite 8

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer March 7, 2013
Team takes unique approach to pre-tournament practicing.
Senior forward Devin Shea and junior forward Frank Mitchell pose with their respective teams Empire 8 championship plaque.

Women’s basketball team pulls unexpected bid in NCAA tournament

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer February 28, 2013
The women's basketball team rides an E8 championship into a matchup with Colby Sawyer.
Junior guard Kathryn  Campbell shoots a lay-up during a home game against Utica College in Ben Light Gymnasium on February 15th.

Winter sports update: Women’s basketball

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Staff Writer February 21, 2013
Keep an eye on the women's basketball team as they entire E8 tournament play.
Assistant Coach Katherine Bixby plays defense for a drill during a women’s basketball practice in Ben Light Gymnasium on Feb. 5.

Former teammates take on coaching roles for the women’s basketball team

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer February 14, 2013
Former teammates Katherine Bixby and Jess Farley apply their on-court knowledge to coaching the women's basketball team

Women’s basketball adds depth to team by bringing up two JV players

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer February 6, 2013
Women's varsity team brings up two players from the JV squad to bring depth and dimension to team.
Junior Jenn Escobido prepares to make a shot during the Bombers impressive 92-55 win against Stevens Institute of Technology Friday evening at Ben Light Gymnasium.

Women’s basketball team shoots 59 percent from the field to beat Stevens

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer January 27, 2013
Ithaca College women's basketball team shoots 59 percent to beat Stevens Institute of Technology
Senior forward Devin Shea battles for control of the ball during the Bombers game against Hartwick Saturday evening at Ben Light Gymnasium. The Bombers defeated Hartwick and improved their record with a 53-45 win.

Women’s basketball team back on top of E8 with win over Hartwick

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer January 27, 2013
After a big win over Hartwick, the women's basketball team is back on top of the Empire 8 standings.
Sophomore guard Allie Mnich steals the ball from an opponent

Red-hot women’s basketball team enters season-defining series of games

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer January 24, 2013
Ithaca College women's basketball team gets off to one of the best starts in program history and now enters a crucial stretch that could define their season.
Junior guard Samantha Klie steals the ball from junior guard Joelle Pollak of Medaille College in a 63-41 victory on Monday in Ben Light Gymnasium. Klie racked up three steals in the game.

Bench players provide spark for Bombers’ women’s basketball

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer December 13, 2012
Role players emerge from the bench to bring life to team
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