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The Ithaca College volleyball team celebrates its Liberty League title victory over William Smith College. The Bombers will face Lasell University on Nov. 21 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Three-Peat: Volleyball claims third straight Liberty League crown

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024
It was truly a great day to be a Bomber as the No. 22 Ithaca College volleyball team on Nov. 16 dismantled the William Smith Herons for their third straight Liberty League title in three sets by scores of 25-10, 25-15 and 25-15.
Pictured, sophomore outside hitter Gabriela Gonzalez-Abreu goes up for a spike against the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers on Nov. 15. Gonzalez-Abreu delivered a standout performance, leading the team with 11 kills.

Semifinal statement as volleyball overwhelm RIT

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • November 17, 2024
The No. 22 Ithaca College volleyball team delivered a masterclass in the Liberty League Championship semifinals Nov. 15, steamrolling the RIT Tigers in three decisive sets — 25-10, 25-21, 25-16 — to keep their championship hopes alive.
Led by sophomore setter Wesley Slavin, the Ithaca College volleyball team get ready for their match against the Nazareth University Golden Flyers on Nov. 10.

Volleyball bounces back in a tale of two matches

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • November 11, 2024
It was a tale of two matches for the No. 19 Ithaca College volleyball team on senior day, as they were swept by the Cortland Red Dragons before returning the favor against the Nazareth University Golden Flyers on Nov. 9.
Senior middle blocker Josie Hampton attempts to spikes the ball over the net against Vassar College on Oct. 12. The Bombers won 3–1, despite dropping the third set.

Vassar gives No. 20 volleyball a battle

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • October 13, 2024
In a far more competitive match than expected, it took the No. 20 Ithaca College volleyball team four sets to beat the Vassar College Brewers on Oct. 12, winning 25-11, 25-13, 22-25 and 25-15 at Ben Light Gymnasium.
The No. 20 Ithaca College volleyball team swept the Union College Garnet Chargers at Ben Light Gymnasium Oct. 11. Pictured, sophomore setter Wesley Slavin sets the Bombers up for a spike.

Volleyball takes care of business against Garnet Chargers

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • October 13, 2024
It was business as usual for the No. 20 Ithaca College volleyball team on Oct. 11, as they swept the Union College Garnet Chargers 25-14, 25-17 and 25-18 at Ben Light Gymnasium.
Sophomore Gabriela Gonzalez-Abreu sets up for a spike in the Bombers Invitational that took place Sept. 6-7. It was a dominant performance for the Bombers, who won all their matches.

Volleyball finishes undefeated in Bomber Invitational

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • September 9, 2024
The No. 21 Ithaca College volleyball team welcomed three teams to the annual Bomber Invitational by sweeping them, defeating the University of Rochester Yellowjackets 29-27, 25-10 and 25-8, as well as the Middlebury College Panthers 25-20, 25-19 and 25-15 before similarly disposing of the St. John Fisher University Cardinals 25-23, 25-10 and 25-14.
Junior defensive specialist Ellie Benedict has taken part in the Ithaca College volleyball team's historic hot stretch. During the regular season, the team won 24 out of 25 sets in conference play.

Volleyball digs deep in historically dominant season

By David Schurter, Staff Writer • November 8, 2023
The Ithaca College volleyball program is in the midst of a historic dominant stretch. The team has compiled an overall record of 23–4, winning all eight matches against Liberty League opponents this season, including 24 of its 25 sets played. 
The Ithaca College volleyball team runs on to the court to celebrate its four set victory over the University of Scranton. The victory is the sixth straight for the Bombers.

Volleyball completes weekend sweep with victory over Scranton

By Rory Mastine, Contributing Writer • October 30, 2023
The Ithaca College volleyball team won its sixth game in a row Oct. 28, taking down the University of Scranton Royals in its final regular-season home game, completing a victorious weekend after defeating Clarkson University on Oct. 27.
From left, junior middle blocker Anaya Prince and junior outside hitter Faith Sabatier leap for the ball in the Bombers' 3–1 win on Senior Day.

Volleyball earns dominant win over Skidmore on Senior Day

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • October 7, 2023
The stands were packed with Bombers’ fans on Oct. 7, cheering on the Ithaca College volleyball team in its senior day matchup against Skidmore College. It was an intense game, but the Bombers were victorious, winning three out of the four sets. 
From left, junior outside hitter Samantha Klemm and junior defensive setter Peyton Miller look on while sophomore middle blocker Ella Graper and first-year outside hitter Naomi Clauhs block at the net.

Volleyball thwarts Eastern University in four sets

By Farrell Hudson, Staff Writer • September 30, 2023
The Ithaca College volleyball team extended their winning streak to six games, emerging victorious over a reputable Eastern University Eagles squad in four sets (21–25), (25–22), (25– 17) and (25–15), improving their record to 11–3 prior to their first conference matchup. 
From left, senior outside hitter Alexandra Montgomery looks on while first-year outside hitter Gabriella Gonzalez-Abreu goes up to spike the ball.

Volleyball drops to Johns Hopkins in three sets

By Farrell Hudson, Contributing Writer • September 17, 2023

The Ithaca College volleyball team had its four-game winning streak snapped at the hands of the eighth-ranked Johns Hopkins Blue Jays Sept. 15, dropping in three sets, (25–22), (27–25) and (25–22).  The...

Sophomore middle blocker Aleka Darko winds up for a spike in the Ithaca College volleyball team's 3–0 win over the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Volleyball advances to conference finals with tight win over RIT

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • November 4, 2022
Although the final stat sheet might make it seem to have been an easy win for the Bombers, the 3–0 win over the Rochester Institute of Technology was anything but.
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