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First-year student second baseman Elise Waddington follows through with her swing against the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons on April 23. Waddington contributed two RBIs in the second game.

Bombers narrowly defeat Red Dragons in back-to-back one-run doubleheaders

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
The two games played at Kostrinsky Field on April 23 could not have been any more different. However, both ended with the same result as the Ithaca College softball team earned two one-run victories against the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons by scores of 1–0 and 9–8, with the latter contest going to nine innings.
After serving as the Ithaca College softball team's interim head coach for the 2023 season, Kelly Robichaud '16 as been promoted to the full time position.

Q&A: Interim head coach hopes to be a hit for softball team

By Noelle Cook, Contributing Writer • March 28, 2023
As the Ithaca College softball team runs headfirst into its new season, it is doing so under the guidance of a new interim head coach, former Bomber standout Kelly Robichaud ’16.
Senior Gabby Laccona and sophomore Daniella Mulvey will contribute to the Bombers' high goals this season under new head coach Hannah Shalett Quintana.

Softball team chasing World Series victory with new coach

By Aidan Charde, Staff Writer • February 27, 2020
The Ithaca College softball team is striving to go all the way in the College World Series this season under a new head coach.
Dave Valesente and his father, George '66, after Ithaca College's annual game against Wells College on May 5, 2018.

New softball and baseball coaches have history on South Hill

By Lauren White, Assistant Sports Edtior • August 28, 2019
Softball head coach Hannah Shalett Quintana played for Ithaca College, and head baseball coach Dave Valesente takes over from his father, George '66.
George Valesente announced his retirement after 41 seasons as the Bombers' head baseball coach. Valesente never had a losing season during his tenure.

Legendary baseball coach to retire after 41 seasons

By Emily Adams, Sports Editor • June 25, 2019
George Valesente has coached the Ithaca College men's baseball team for 41 years and recently announced his retirement effective July 31.
Women's head basketball coach Dan Raymond also serves as an assistant coach for the softball team.

From the Court to the Diamond: Basketball coach assists softball team

By Emily Adams, Assistant Sports Editor • April 10, 2019
Women's head basketball coach Dan Raymond also serves as an assistant coach for the Softball team during the spring season.
Senior third baseman Vanessa Brown attempts to advance to second base after an errant throw from the Red Dragons.

Softball wins and ties in doubleheader against SUNY Oneonta

By Ty Cunnington, Staff Writer • April 3, 2019
The Ithaca College softball team defeated and tied SUNY Oneonta in a doubleheader March 27 at Kostrinsky Field.
Softball head coach Deb Pallozzi is in her 31st year at the helm of the Ithaca College squad, and recently announced that she will retire at the end of the 2019 season. Pallozzi hopes to lead the team to a national title.

Softball coach plans to retire after 31st season

By Matt Vander Plaat, Staff Writer • March 5, 2019
Ithaca College softball coach Deb Pallozzi has announced that she will retire at the conclusion of the 2019 season, her 31st at the helm.
Gabby Laccona '21

Softball hopes to have balanced success throughout season

By Matt Vander Plaat, Staff Writer • February 28, 2019
The Ithaca College softball team is aiming towards another deep playoff run this season after a national semi-finals appearance last season.
Pallozzi accepts her national championship ring Sept. 22, 2002, from former Ithaca College President Peggy Ryan Williams.

Leaving a legacy: Pallozzi coaches her 30th season

By Caitie Ihrig, Photo Editor • April 25, 2018
Deb Pallozzi is in her 30th season as head coach of the Ithaca College softball team and the impact she's made goes far beyond the field.
Freshman utility player Gabby Laccona swings the bat in the Bombers’ 9–1 win against Utica College at Kostrinsky Field on March 28.

Freshman softball player uses versatility to improve team

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor • April 18, 2018
Freshman utility player Gabby Laccona has started in four different positions this season for the Ithaca College softball team.
Softball looks to start strong in first Liberty League season

Softball looks to start strong in first Liberty League season

By Matt Vander Plaat, Staff Writer • February 28, 2018

Coming off of a 33–12 record last year and an Empire 8 Conference regular-season championship, the Ithaca College softball team was unanimously picked to win the Liberty League Conference this season...

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