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Sophomore Marc Barbieri prepares for a play on the defensive line against Hobart College on Sept. 19, 2015.

Football team sets high standards for Welch’s last season

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer August 24, 2016
The football team looks beyond its sixth consecutive Cortaca jug loss and aims for a win this season to honor head coach Mike Welch's last season.
Sophomore Caroline Dunn aims to hit the ball in a match against Hartwick College on Oct. 4, 2015.

Undefeated Empire 8 record motivates women’s tennis team

By Casey Koenig, Staff Writer August 24, 2016
After going 9–0 in the Empire 8 conference last season, the women's tennis team looks to shift that momentum into this season.
Senior Colleen Keegan-Twombley runs with the ball against the University of Rochester on Sept. 16, 2015, at Higgins Stadium. The team begins its season at 6 p.m. Sept. 1 against the University of Rochester.

Field Hockey team aims to regain momentum this season

By Reed Keller, Staff Writer August 24, 2016
The Ithaca College field hockey team fell to Stevens Institute of Technology 4–1 in the Empire 8 Championship game last season. Now, the Bombers are returning to the field aiming to take home the Empire 8 Championship again.
Senior Sam Boylan shoots a penalty kick against Elmira College in the first round of the Empire 8 Championships on Nov. 6, 2015.

Men’s soccer prepares to score this coming season

By Cal Dymowski, Staff Writer August 24, 2016
The men's soccer team is gearing up for its second season with head coach Patrick Ouckama.
Head football coach Mike Welch yells directions from the sideline during the teams scrimmage Aug. 20 in Butterfield Stadium. Welch has been head coach for the past 22 seasons.

Ithaca College head football coach Mike Welch to retire

By Danielle Allentuck and Lauren Murray August 10, 2016
Ithaca College head football coach Mike Welch '73 announced Aug. 10 he will retire after 22 season as head coach. He has led the team to a 164–73 record during his tenure.

Baseball team wins Empire 8 Championship

By Nick Fustor, Staff Writer May 16, 2016
The Ithaca College baseball team defeated St. John Fisher College 9–7 May 15 to win the Empire 8 Championship title.

Women’s tennis falls short in first round of NCAA Championship

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer May 13, 2016
The women's tennis team lost in the first round of the NCAA Championship to SUNY Geneseo May 13.
Junior catcher Ryan Henchey goes to tag senior Connor Griffin at home plate in the Bombers game against SUNY Cortland April 14.

Baseball team prepares for Empire 8 tournament

By Nick Fustor, Staff Writer May 11, 2016
The baseball team begins Empire 8 Championship play at 2:30 p.m. May 12 against Stevens Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York.

Men’s tennis team falls to Stevens in Empire 8 Championship

By Caitie Ihrig and Justin Rouzier May 9, 2016
The men's tennis team lost to Stevens Institute of Technology 5–1 May 8.
Senior Zach Cole played in the Bombers final home games of the regular season against Elmira College May 7.

Baseball team picks up three more wins heading into postseason

By Nick Fustor, Staff Writer May 8, 2016
The baseball won its final three games of the regular season May 7–8.
The softball team celebrates after defeating St. John Fisher College to win the Empire 8 Championship on May 8.

Softball team wins Empire 8 Championship

By Adam Brobst and Caitie Ihrig May 8, 2016
After winning the Empire 8 Championship, the softball team earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Junior midfielder Morgan Cadwell tries to find the open net May 8 in Higgins Stadium. She scored two goals during the championship game.

Women’s lacrosse falls to St. John Fisher in championship

By Danielle Allentuck, Sports Editor May 8, 2016
The women's lacrosse team lost to St. John Fisher College in the Empire 8 Championship game in double overtime May 8.
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