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Junior Chris Hayes backhands the ball during the men’s tennis team’s 7–2 victory over the Nazareth College Golden Flyers on April 19 at Wheeler Tennis Courts. The Bombers own a 7–7–1 record, after clinching a playoff spot April 21.

Roundups 4/15 – 4/22

By Ithacan Sports Staff, The Ithacan • April 22, 2015
The Ithacan sports staff recaps all the Bomber sports action from this week.
Freshman outfielder Emily Bloom swings at a pitch during batting practice April 13 at Kostrinsky Field. Bloom has led the Bombers to a 14–11 record this season and has played in 22 games this season in just her first year.

California native brings steady batting approach to plate

By Matt Rottler, Staff Writer • April 14, 2015
Emily Bloom succeeds in her first season with the Bombers despite her transition to the East Coast.
Freshman second baseman Allie Colleran throws the ball to first base after fielding it in the softball team’s practice March 31 in Glazer Arena.

Freshman snags softball squad’s starting second-base spot

By Vinica Weiss, Staff Writer • March 31, 2015
Freshman Allie Colleran has filled the hole at second base for the softball squad.
Junior pitcher Laura Quicker delivers a pitch in relief of Sam Bender ’14 during the softball team’s 6–5 win against King’s College April 17, 2013, in the first game of the Bombers’ doubleheader.

Young softball squad rebuilds after graduating ace pitcher

By Matt Rottler, Contributing Writer • March 24, 2015
The softball pitching staff looks to hold its own this season after losing ace pitcher Sam Bender '14.
Senior outfielder Nina Lindberg throws the ball back into play after fielding a hit in the softball game against Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on April 28, 2014. The team owns a 2–6 record this season.

Retreat helps softball squad strengthen core values

By Vinica Weiss, Staff Writer • March 18, 2015
The softball team went on a winter retreat to find a new team philosophy.
Men’s soccer head coach Andy Byrne addresses his team after the Bombers’ game against Elmira College on Oct. 12, 2013. Byrne is retiring after 31 years at the helm of the South Hill squad’s men’s soccer program.

Blue and Gold coaches maintain legacy of long-term success

By Jonathan Beck, Assistant Sports Editor • March 4, 2015
The Ithaca College head coaches have retained success for decades.
The softball team's starting lineup.

Softball team looks to returners to continue winning ways

By Vinica Weiss, Staff Writer • February 25, 2015
After losing Sam Bender '14, the softball squad will lean on their core veteran players to succeed this season.
Members of the volleyball team high five during the Bombers’ practice on Aug. 20 in Ben Light Gymnasium. The Blue and Gold are 7–3 to begin the season and 2–2 in home games.

Bombers volleyball team reads book to encourage positivity

By Jonathan Beck, Staff Writer • September 16, 2014
This offseason, the volleyball team read a motivational book to encourage positivity, which has led to strong team play.
Freshman outfielder Jessie Fleck rounds first base during the softball team’s game against Utica College on April 12 at Kostrinsky Field. Fleck currently has the second-best batting average for the Bombers for the 2014 season.

Freshman outfielder dominates batter’s box

By Alexis Forde, Staff Writer • April 16, 2014
The softball team's shortest player has left one of the biggest impacts so far this season.
From left, freshmen Kelly Robichaud and Brooke Powers head for home plate in a 6-5 win against non-conference opponent Kings College.

Softball out of Empire 8 tourney for first time

By Steve Derderian, Staff Writer • May 1, 2013
Early on this season, the softball team set a goal to defend its Empire 8 Championship title. Now, that goal has been snuffed before the conference tournament has even begun. For the first time in conference history, the Bombers have not finished with the best record. This will be their first absence from the tournament…

A week in photos — April 25, 2013

By Ithacan Staff • April 25, 2013
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Softball Head Coach Deb Pallozzi talks to sophomore outfielder Nina Lindberg during practice Tuesday. Pallozzi earned her 700th win with the Bombers on April 17 at Kostrinsky Field.

Long-time head coach reaches another milestone

By Steve Derderian, Staff Writer • April 24, 2013
The Bombers softball team rallied from an early 5-0 deficit in game one of their two-game set with Kings College and won by a score of 6-5 on April 17. This comeback victory marked win 700 for the program, with Deb Pallozzi in season 25 as Head Coach. Pallozzi has received many accolades in the…
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