The Ithacan

Women’s basketball establishes record number of wins during season

By Eric Halejian, Contributing Writer • March 5, 2012

The women’s basketball team dispelled any doubts or concerns it had at the outset of the 2011-12 season by posting a program record 24-win season, capturing the Empire 8 Conference Championship and advancing to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Women’s Basketball: Blue and Gold lose battle against Bowdoin College to end 2011-12 season

By Eric Halejian, Contributing Writer • March 4, 2012

The women's basketball team (24—5) suffered a 55-51 defeat at the hands of Bowdoin College (21—7) last night. The loss ended Ithaca’s season in the second round of the NCAA Championship Tournament, while the Bowdoin Polar Bears advanced to the Sweet 16 for the third consecutive year.

Women’s Basketball: Historic win propels Blue and Gold into second round of NCAA Tournament

By Eric Halejian, Contributing Writer • March 3, 2012

The women's basketball team (24—4) opened up NCAA Championship Tournament play in dominant fashion, as they defeated the Elms College Blazers (20—9) by a score of 84-37. The 47-point margin of victory was the largest in an NCAA playoff game in Ithaca history.

Women’s Basketball: Bombers win Empire 8 Conference title after defeating Hartwick

By Eric Halejian, Contributing Writer • February 26, 2012

The women’s basketball team (23–4) grinded out a 43-38 victory against Hartwick College in yesterday’s Empire 8 Tournament Championship game in Ben Light Gymnasium. The Bombers' win earned them a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the second time in three years.

Women’s Basketball: Squad’s defense grounds St. John Fisher

By Eric Halejian, Contributing Writer • February 25, 2012

The women’s basketball team (22–4) advanced to the Empire 8 Conference Championship game for the fourth consecutive year after a dominating 72-43 victory against St. John Fisher College (11–15) yesterday.