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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.
Senior midfielder Connor Tierney battles for possession against Red Dragons sophomore defender Josh Chung. The Bombers fell 2-1, as the Red Dragons took early control of the match.

Men’s soccer overpowered by Red Dragons in 2-1 loss

By Flynn Hynes, Sports Editor • September 19, 2024
The Ithaca College men's soccer team fell to No. 10 SUNY Cortland as the Red Dragons took control early with sophomore defender Jake Chung leading the charge to a 2-1 victory.
From left, junior Taylor Crain and first-year student Alys Pop have been dominating in doubles this season. So far in the season, the two hold a 6–3 doubles record for the Bombers.

Serving up success: Pop and Crain dominate doubles with the Bombers

By Augustine Daudu, Staff Writer • March 28, 2024
The Ithaca College women’s tennis team has been benefitting from the addition of five new first-year students for the 2023–24 season. One member in particular, first-year student Alys Pop, has made a big splash alongside a former first-year sensation, junior Taylor Crain. 
Sophomore Sabrina Cheung gets ready to serve the ball against her opponent in the Bombers' 3–6 loss against the Engineers. The South Hill Squad will face the William Smith College Herons next.

Bombers show effort but come up short against the Engineers

By Flynn Hynes, Assistant Sports Editor • March 24, 2024
Despite a match full of high energy, the Ithaca College women’s tennis team came up short 3–6 against the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers in the Reis Tennis Center on March 24.
Bombers' junior guard Aidan Holmes looks forward as he absorbs contact from Thoroughbred's junior guard Jake Walsh and heads toward sophomore forward Joey Skoric.

Men’s basketball bounces back with victory over Thoroughbreds

By Flynn Hynes, Assistant Sports Editor • January 21, 2024
The Ithaca College men's basketball team faced the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds on Jan. 20 at Ben Light Gymnasium. The Bombers were able to win 74–60 and the deciding factor was the 3-point shooting. The Bombers were able to shoot 49 3-point shots while converting on 16 of them. On the other hand, the Thoroughbreds went 7–22 from behind the 3-point line.
Bombers' graduate student guard June Dickson fights by a defender and drives left into the lane during the Bombers' 66–59 loss Jan. 20.

Women’s basketball fails to keep up against Thoroughbreds

By Rory Mastine, Staff Writer • January 21, 2024
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team dropped a close game to the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds on Jan. 20, losing by a final score of 66–59 and bringing a nine game winning streak to an end.
From left, junior striker Natalie Descalso rushes upfield and aims to get past Hawks senior midfielder Morgan Woolley in the Bombers' 2–1 overtime victory Oct. 10.

Field hockey shuts down SUNY New Paltz in overtime

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • October 14, 2023
The Ithaca College field hockey team earned a thrilling overtime win Oct. 10 over SUNY New Paltz.  
Junior guard Juliana Gamboa seeks to pass during the game against Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on Jan. 25 in Ben Light Gymnasium.

Junior guard transfers from Liberty League competitor

By Arla Davis • January 29, 2020
Junior guard Juliana Gamboa made Ben Light Gymnasium home for the 2019-20 season after competing against the Bombers at William Smith for two years.
Britney Swarthout '19

Women’s track and field plan to continue indoor momentum

By Audrey Gamble and Lauren White • February 28, 2019
The women's track and field team will attempt to defend their outdoor Liberty League title and bring a large group to the NCAA Championships.
Women's basketball defeats Union College 56–38

Women’s basketball defeats Union College 56–38

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor • January 5, 2019
The Ithaca College women's basketball team defeated Union College 56–38 on Jan. 4. The win gave head coach Dan Raymond his 400th collegiate win.
Men's basketball picks up Liberty League victory

Men’s basketball picks up Liberty League victory

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor • January 5, 2019
The Ithaca College men's basketball team defeated Union College 89–74 in a Liberty League tilt that improved the Bombers record to 6–4.
Men's soccer remains undefeated with 0–0 tie

Men’s soccer remains undefeated with 0–0 tie

By Audrey Gamble, Contributing writer • September 30, 2018
The Ithaca College men's soccer team tied St. Lawrence University 0–0 on Sept. 29 to remain undefeated at 6–0–2.
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