The Ithacan

Men’s basketball upsets Rutgers-Newark University

By Matthew Rottler, Staff Writer • March 6, 2016

The men's basketball team pulled off the upset, defeating the Rutgers-Newark University Raiders in the semifinals of the Eastern College Athletic Conference Championship and punching its ticket into the championship game against New Jersey City University.

Veterans to anchor men’s lacrosse roster

By Matthew Hornick, Staff Writer • March 2, 2016

The men's lacrosse team will rely on its upperclassmen to guide the squad to the NCAA Tournament this spring season.

Softball team looks to use freshman talent

By Adam Brobst, Staff Writer • March 2, 2016

The softball team expects to contend this spring season with a large sum of skilled freshman backing up the seasoned veterans.

Baseball seeks strong spring season

By Nick Fustor, Staff Writer • March 2, 2016

The baseball team enters the 2016 season hoping to rely on its veteran talent to help them win back-to-back Empire 8 Championship titles.

Bend it like Beck: Liberty League offers promise

By Jonathan Beck, Columnist • March 2, 2016

Columnist Jonathan Beck discusses the positives behind the Bombers' athletic team's shift from the Empire 8 Conference to the Liberty League for the 2018-2019 academic year.

Women’s basketball soars past Hawks to earn playoff spot

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer • February 21, 2016

The women's basketball squad clinched a spot in the Empire 8 Tournament with a 78–61 victory over Hartwick College. The Bombers concluded the regular season with an overall record of 15–10 and a record of 11–5 in conference play.

Men’s basketball’s playoff hopes end with loss to Hartwick

By Jonathan Beck, Staff Writer • February 20, 2016

The men's basketball team dropped its final regular season to Hartwick College 101–87. The Bombers finished with an overall record of 13–12 and a record of 7–9 in Empire 8 Conference play.

Bend it like Beck: Women’s basketball bounces back from bad start

By Jonathan Beck, Columnist • February 17, 2016

Columnist Jonathan Beck discusses the women's basketball team's rebound from it's struggles in the beginning of the season and looks at what the squad needs to do now in order to earn a NCAA Tournament bid.

Men’s basketball defeats Alfred to keep playoff hopes alive

By Matt Rottler, Staff Writer • February 13, 2016

The men's basketball team defeated Alfred University Feb. 13 91–76 to pick up their second straight win.

Men’s basketball holds on against Highlanders 98–93

By Reed Keller • February 13, 2016

The men's basketball squad elevated their record to 12–10 on the season after staving off the Highlanders by the score of 98–93.

Shooting for Greatness: Freshman guard excels in first season

By Jonathan Beck and Reed Keller • February 10, 2016

Freshman guard Peter Ezema has provided a boost to the rebounding-side of the basketball as well as a very different background than the average student-athlete to the men's basketball team.

Men’s basketball endures third straight loss to Stevens

By Alex Wong, Staff Writer • February 9, 2016

The men's basketball team lost to Stevens Institute of Technology 89–87 Feb. 9.