The Ithacan

The men’s basketball team beat Elmira College 80–64 Jan. 27.

The men’s basketball team lost to Hamilton College Jan. 19 and Utica College Jan. 22 but picked up a double-overtime victory against Hartwick College Jan. 23.

The women’s basketball team defeated Baruch College, Utica College and Hartwick College and improved their record to 10–7.

Women’s basketball now has a 7–7 record after splitting a pair of games against Elmira and St. John Fisher.

After opening up Empire 8 Conference play with a loss to Stevens Institute of Technology on Jan. 3, the women’s basketball squad ended their four-game skid by rattling off three consecutive victories.

The men’s basketball team suffered its first home loss of the season to St. Lawrence University on Dec. 5.

The Ithacan Sports Staff selects the standout player on each of the fall sports teams.

Staff Writer Alex Wong breaks down the key matchups for each Empire 8 Tournament game.

Each Monday, sophomore Conor Friend gets out of bed at 5:30 a.m., throws on a T-shirt and gym shorts and gets in the car to drive to Cornell University. There, he meets the roughly 30 other members of the Ithaca College and Cornell University Reserve Officers’ Training Corps for their workout.

After a big win over Empire 8 competitor St.

The women’s soccer team continues to play on Carp Wood Field, a grass field, while many rival schools have transitioned to turf over the past few years.

After a 3–0 win against last place Empire 8 opponent Nazareth College on Oct.