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From left, sophomore Isaias Torres and junior Winnie Pierre-Louis are each looking to take their games to the national level in the 2023–24 season.

Wrestling sees fresh faces in conference competition

By Jacob Infald, Contributing Writer • November 9, 2023
The Ithaca College wrestling team is looking to build upon a second-place finish at the NCAA Mideast Regional Championships and fight for another chance at a national title.
SUNY Cortland basketball player Justin Cooper runs up the court at a game against SUNY Oswego Feb. 12, 2017 at Cortland's Corey Gymnasium.

SUNY Athletic Conference cancels winter sports competition

By Arla Davis, Sports Editor • November 2, 2020
The SUNY Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) announced in October that it will not be competing in winter sports this upcoming season. 
The Ithaca College Office of Intercollegiate Athletics is planning for winter sports seasons to be condensed to Liberty League competition only, but an official decision will not be made until the end of November.

Winter sports seasons to be officially determined in November

By Arla Davis • October 19, 2020
IC is planning for winter sports seasons to be condensed to Liberty League competition only. Official announcement will be made in November.
Sophomore Eze Chuckwuezi wrestles a Western New England University competitor at the 35th Ithaca College Invitational Nov. 2. in Glazer Arena.

Wrestling team proves strength against high-ranked opponents

By Connor Wood, Staff Writer • January 30, 2020
The Ithaca College wrestling team has beaten several high-ranked opponents this year and hopes to maintain its legacy of national success.
Freshman Travis Jones runs takedown drills with freshman Luis Hernandez to get ready for Tri-meet against Oswego State and Jamestown Community College on Saturday Dec. 14 in the Ben Light Gymnasium.

Freshman wrestler takes down competition in first season

By Connor Wood • December 11, 2019
Staff writer Connor Wood sat down with freshman Travis Jones to discuss his early success and goals with the Ithaca College wrestling team.
Wrestling wins 'rumble' in Rumble & Tumble Meet at Cortland

Wrestling wins ‘rumble’ in Rumble & Tumble Meet at Cortland

By Shehanee Fernando, Staff Writer • February 15, 2019
The Ithaca College men's wrestling team defeated SUNY Cortland at the 3rd Annual Rumble and Tumble Meet in Cortland.
Senior wrestler Jake Ashcroft battles with freshman Elijah Rodriguez in practice. Ashcraft is looking to avenge his NCAA Tournament defeat in last seasons championships.

Taking down the competition: Senior aims to win title

By Will Gaglioti, Staff Writer • December 12, 2018
Senior wrestler Jake Ashcraft came up just short in the 2018 NCAA Championships. He entered this year at No.1 in his weight class.
Wrestling claims fifth consecutive ECWC title

Wrestling claims fifth consecutive ECWC title

By Cal Dymowski, Staff Writer • January 22, 2018
The Ithaca College wrestling team captured the fifth consecutive ECWC title for the program on Jan. 20.
Senior third baseman Ryan Henchey is ready for the throw at third base to try to tag out freshman outfielder Jake Hertz of the University of Rochester in the Bombers' 12–11 win April 23. The Yellowjackets are apart of the Liberty League Conference.

Bombers will face new challenge in Liberty League Conference

By Caitie Ihrig, Sports Editor • May 3, 2017
Starting in the Fall of 2017, Ithaca College will be leaving the Empire 8 Conference and enter into the Liberty League Conference.
Freshman Sam Schneider, top, competes Nov. 5 in the Ithaca Invitational in Glazer Arena, his first college match. He has won 21 straight matches.

IC freshman wrestler extends winning streak to 21 matches

By Cal Dymowski, Staff Writer • February 13, 2017
Since losing to a Division I opponent from West Virginia University on Nov. 13, freshman wrestler Sam Schneider has honed in on being the best.
Sophomore Lynley Choate leaps in the air during the Harriet Marranca Memorial Invitational on Feb. 15 at the Hill Center. It was the team’s first win of the season.

Roundups 2/11 – 2/17

By Ithacan Sports Staff, The Ithacan • February 18, 2015
The Ithacan sports staff recaps all Bomber sports action from this week.
Senior center Keefe Gitto dribbles the ball down the court during the men's basketball game Jan. 20 against Houghton College. The Blue and Gold won the game 89-74.

Roundups 12/10 – 1/20

By Ithacan Staff, The Ithacan • January 21, 2015
The Ithacan sports staff recaps this week's Bomber sports action.
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