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Senior midfielder Nikki Dahl catches a ball as two Hartwick College defenders run toward her. The Bombers defeated the Hawks 22-4 in the Empire 8 contest April 27 at Higgins Stadium.

Bombers look to carry success into tournament play

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer May 1, 2013
For the past three seasons, the women’s lacrosse team advanced to the Empire 8 Conference Tournament final. For three consecutive years, the Bombers have watched another team accept the championship plaque. After earning the No. 1 seed for the Empire 8 tournament this season, the Blue and Gold are determined to turn their postseason luck…
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…
Junior shortstop Tim Locastro slides into home plate during a game against the Cardinals on Saturday. The Bombers defeated the Cardinals in three out of four games played last weekend.

Baseball team turns tables on division rivals

By Kristen Gowdy, Staff Writer April 24, 2013
The Bombers baseball squad has secured its second consecutive Empire 8 title — and that win was especially sweet because it came to one of their biggest rivals. Last season, the St. John Fisher Cardinals accounted for three of the team’s four conference losses and finished 2nd in the conference behind the Bombers. Ithaca Hitting…
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…
Freshman Chris Hayes hits the ball during a doubles match against Utica College on April 17 at the Wheeler Tennis Courts. The Bombers defeated the Pioneers 9-0 in the Empire 8 matchup.

Men’s tennis team makes late season push

By Matt Constas, Staff Writer April 24, 2013
The regular season is coming to a close, and the Ithaca College men’s tennis team is just beginning to get into the swing of things. After starting the season 1–10 in non-conference play, the Bombers have turned things around in conference with a 4–1 record; two of those wins came this past weekend. The Bombers…
From left, seniors Kaitlyn Hoffay, Kim Armbruster, Tracy Rivas, Jess Worthman, Sam Whitney, Michelle Avery and Nikki Dahl pose after practice on Monday afternoon.

Women’s lacrosse seniors share time on and off the field

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer April 24, 2013
Echoes of laughter could be heard throughout the front hallway of the Athletics and Events Center on Friday afternoon while the seven seniors of the women’s lacrosse team huddled around one of the small tables lining the windowed wall. Sam Whitney had just shared a story of how two of her teammates — and housemates…
From left, junior right side hitter Syline Kim watches while freshman right side hitter Christine Flannery executes a spike against SUNY-Oneonta on Oct. 16 in Ben Light Gymnasium. The Bombers finished 13–15 overall this fall.

Up and down season yields lessons for Blue and Gold volleyball

By Alex Holt, Senior Writer November 8, 2012
The Ithaca women's volleyball team is looking for ways to reload after a sub-.500 season and a first round exit from the Empire 8 Tournament.
From left, freshman midfielder Guthrie Drake battles Stevens sophomore midfielder Kevin Calloway during a game Oct. 27 on Carp Wood Field.

Bombers end season as Co-Empire 8 champions

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer November 8, 2012
The Ithaca men's soccer team captured a share of the Empire 8 Conference championship for the first time since 2002.
Players from the womens soccer team celebrate after capturing a share of the Empire 8 Conference championship and an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament while players from Nazareth College console each other during the Empire 8 Conference final Sunday on Carp Wood Field.

Bombers advance to NCAA Tournament

By Steve Derderian, Staff Writer November 7, 2012
Steve Derderian breaks down a wild weekend at the Empire 8 Conference women's soccer tournament on Carp Wood Field.

Zeroing In: Previewing Bombers football vs. Hartwick

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer November 3, 2012
Football beat writer analyzes the top storylines going into Saturday's football home finale against Hartwick College.
Senior Christina Nunez prepares for a volley during a practice for the womens tennis team in the Athletics and Events Center this season. Nunez pulled off a come-from-behind three set victory to claim the New York State championship in first singles on Oct. 14.

Bombers deal crazy eights with another Empire 8 title

By Kristen Gowdy, Staff Writer October 31, 2012
Ithaca college senior tennis player Christina Nunez won the New York State title and the Bombers claimed their eighth straight Empire 8 crown.
From left, SUNY-Farmingdale sophomore back Andrea Kiefer and junior forward Ellyn Grant-Keane give chase toward a loose ball during the Bombers 3-0 win against the Rams on Oct. 13.

Blue and Gold undeterred by first setback

By Steve Derderian, Staff Writer October 30, 2012
The women's soccer team is looking forward to the upcoming Empire 8 tournament despite losing their first game in the season finale at RIT.
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