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From left, junior center Keefe Gitto calls for a teammate while senior center Tom Sweeney squares up to defend him. The Bombers’ five-game losing streak is the longest since 2005.

String of losses hinders Blue and Gold’s postseason chances

By Jake Siegel, Staff Writer January 22, 2014
The men's basketball team needs a big turnaround in order to make a fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament.
Junior guard climbs the ranks of the womens basketball team

Junior guard climbs the ranks of the women’s basketball team

By Miles Surrey, Assistant Sports Editor January 22, 2014
Junior guard Samantha Klie has cracked the starting lineup for women's basketball team.
Senior record-holding swimmer rides a rewarding tide

Senior record-holding swimmer rides a rewarding tide

By Jonathan Beck, Contributing Writer January 22, 2014
Men's swimming and diving co-captain Taylor Van Cott discusses his the team's season outlook and his leadership role.
Sophomore Eamonn Gaffney performs a take down on sophomore Josue Escobar at the wrestling team’s practice Jan. 20 in the Hill Center. The Bombers currently have a 7–2 record this season.

Bomber Roundup 1/10 – 1/19

January 22, 2014
A weekly recap for the South Hill squads in action
Freshman diver Nickie Griesemer attempts a 1 1/2-turn backflip while competing in the 1-meter dive during the Bomber Invitational on Dec. 6 at the Athletics & Events Center Aquatics Pavillion.

Bomber Roundup 12/5 – 12/8

December 11, 2013
A look back at all the action from this past week for the Blue and Gold.
Mike Welch, head coach of the Bombers football squad, addresses his players following the team’s 24–21 win against Framingham State University on Nov. 23 at Butterfield Stadium.

Welch honored for successful season as Bombers head coach

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer December 3, 2013
Football head coach receives Empire 8 Coach of the Year honor and becomes president of AFCA.
Sophomore Kelsey King fumbles after being tripped during the Bombers game against St. John Fisher College on Oct. 30 on Carp Wood Field.

Women’s soccer squad falls short of Final Four

By Kristen Gowdy, Staff Writer November 27, 2013
The women's soccer team falls one game short of returning to San Antonio.
Junior quarterback Tom Dempsey throws the ball during the 55th annual Cortaca Jug on Nov. 16 at Butterfield Stadium.

Football and women’s soccer prepare for national competition

By Christian Araos and Kristen Gowdy November 21, 2013

Football For the football team, the focus now shifts from the Cortaca Jug to a bigger challenge — the NCAA tournament. The Bombers begin their quest for a fourth National Championship on Saturday...

Clay Ardoin 13 runs the ball as SUNY Cortland then freshman Andre Green tries to tackle during the Cortaca Jug game on Nov. 10, 2012.

Ramping up security and excitement for Cortaca

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer November 14, 2013
The Cortaca Jug returns to Butterfield Stadium on Saturday.
Members of the football team pose with the Empire 8 banner at the conclusion of the Nov. 9 game against Salisbury University.

Blue and Gold earn conference title and spot in NCAA tournament

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer November 14, 2013
The football team's 23–24 victory over Salisbury University was the first Empire 8 championship for the Bomber's since 2008.
Freshman forward Holly Niemiec hugs freshman midfielder Taylor Baranowsky at the conclusion of Sundays game against Nazareth College.

Soccer squad wins second straight E8 title and secures tournament spot

By Kristen Gowdy, Staff Writer November 14, 2013
The women's soccer team defeated Nazareth College on Nov. 10 by a score of 3–1.
Senior tight end Steve DelMoro runs with the ball during the Bombers conference game against St. John Fisher on Oct. 26 at Butterfield Stadium.

Four Downs: Road to the playoffs

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer November 7, 2013
Beat writer Christain Araos breaks down the Blue and Gold's Empire 8 conference game this Saturday against Frostburg State University.
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