THE ITHACAN

Pair extracts skills from past ventures

By Doug Geller, Staff Writer • April 18, 2012

Some members of the men’s crew’s four boats have transferred their experiences from individualistic sports as they adjust to new waters this season.

Men’s Crew: South Hill squad’s varsity 8 boats pull through

By Doug Geller, Staff Writer • April 17, 2012

The men's crew faced off against Skidmore College and St. Lawrence University at this past weekend’s regatta. The Bombers won three of the four races on Cayuga Inlet. The races are over a 2,000 meter course and each boat consists of eight rowers.

Intense preparation triggers early win

By Doug Geller, Staff Writer • April 4, 2012

The men’s crew faced its toughest challenge of the season before it competed in its initial regular-season regattas against Hobart College on Saturday on Cayuga Inlet.

Men’s Crew: First varsity boat picks up win against Hobart College

By Doug Geller, Staff Writer • April 2, 2012

The men’s crew had its first regatta of the spring yesterday when it faced rival Hobart College at Cayuga Inlet.

Squad pushes toward national ranking

By Doug Geller, Staff Writer • March 28, 2012

The men’s swimming and diving team conquered illness to register its highest collective finish at the NCAA Championships in 15 years.

Late-season tactic sparks state title run

By Doug Geller, Staff Writer • March 1, 2012

Since the beginning of its season back in October, the men’s swimming and diving team looked at winning its second straight Upper New York State Collegiate Swimming Association and Empire 8 Conference title as not only a goal, but an expectation.

Men’s Crew: Bombers working against high tides

By Doug Geller, Staff Writer • February 29, 2012

It doesn’t matter that the Cayuga Inlet was infected with a dangerous plant this fall and the majority of the men’s crew’s roster is full of underclassman with little experience on the water — the team has adopted a no excuses mentality going into the 2012 season.

Men’s Swimming and Diving: Squad makes history with record times in events at state and conference championships

By Doug Geller, Staff Writer • February 27, 2012

The men’s swimming and diving team repeated as Upper New York State Collegiate Swimming Association Empire 8 Conference champions yesterday at the Webster Aquatic Center in Webster, N.Y. The Bombers finished 187 points ahead of second place Stevens Institute of Technology at the meet.

Contrasting coaching styles propel Bombers’ success

By Doug Geller, Staff Writer • February 8, 2012

The men’s swimming and diving team has found its yin and yang with its accomplished coaching duo.

Men’s Swimming and Diving: Bombers finish regular season with win against Union

By Doug Geller, Staff Writer • February 6, 2012

The men’s swimming and diving team tied a single-season record for wins by defeating Union College 204-96 on Saturday at the Athletics & Events Center Pool. The Bombers finished 16-1 on the season and celebrated the final regular season home meet for seniors Antoine Connors, Tyler Kenton, Derek Rand, Jeff Rapp and captain James Sica.

Men’s Swimming and Diving: Squad dominates as hosts of conference meet and diving invitational

By Doug Geller, Staff Writer • January 30, 2012

The men’s swimming and diving team had a productive weekend. It defeated conference foe Alfred University 192.5-106.5 at the Athletics & Events Center Pool on Saturday, then had eight divers post NCAA-qualifying scores at yesterday's Dick Comanzo Memorial Diving Invitational.

Diving pair dreams big

By Doug Geller, Contributing Writer • January 26, 2012

When athletes on the men’s diving team are up on the board, the pool turns silent and they are left alone with their thoughts. After the meet ends, however, the conversations between senior captain Derek Rand and junior Martin Brown could help each diver make some loud statements at the end of this season. Both…