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Sophomore second baseman Josh Savacool stands in the batters box during a game at Freeman Field at left, and at right continues to play in the summer with the Cortland Crush.

Blue and Gold gear up for summer collegiate baseball leagues

By Jonathan Beck, Assistant Sports Editor • April 29, 2015
Members of the Ithaca College baseball team join summer leagues to sharpen their skills and stay in shape.
Junior Chris Hayes backhands the ball during the men’s tennis team’s 7–2 victory over the Nazareth College Golden Flyers on April 19 at Wheeler Tennis Courts. The Bombers own a 7–7–1 record, after clinching a playoff spot April 21.

Roundups 4/15 – 4/22

By Ithacan Sports Staff, The Ithacan • April 22, 2015
The Ithacan sports staff recaps all the Bomber sports action from this week.
Junior Benji Parkes delivers a pitch with one of the new flat-seam baseballs, implemented by the NCAA this season, during the baseball teams 5–4 loss to the University of Rochester on April 16 at Freeman Field.

Lowered seams on baseballs raise eyebrows for Bombers squad

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • April 21, 2015
The NCAA decided to implement flat-seam baseballs this season to counter declining offensive numbers.
Patrick Ouckama, an Ithaca College graduate of 2005, was named the head mens soccer coach April 15 to succeed Andy Byrne as the leader of the program. He was an assistant coach for the team in 2014.

Former assistant coach appointed to take over men’s soccer

By Jonathan Beck, Assistant Sports Editor • April 20, 2015
Patrick Ouckama ’05 was recently named the head men’s soccer coach.

The Hot Stove: Empire 8 Tournament will aid baseball squad

By Steve Derderian, Columnist • April 20, 2015
Columnist Steve Derderian argues that the baseball team will benefit in the future from the Empire 8 Tournament.
Chewing tobacco still prevalent in baseball culture

Chewing tobacco still prevalent in baseball culture

By Steve Derderian, Senior Writer • April 15, 2015
Despite the known risks, smokeless tobacco remains popular at all levels of baseball, including college.
Former pitcher Zach Pidgeon follows through on his swing during the baseball teams 13–0 win over Elmira College on March 31.

Injured pitcher adjusts to learning curve at the plate

By Tom Garris, Staff Writer • April 7, 2015
Junior Zach Pidgeon outlines his transition from pitcher to designated hitter for the Bombers this season.
A Valiant Leader

A Valiant Leader

By Kristen Gowdy, Sports Editor • March 25, 2015
Head baseball coach George Valesente recently cemented his legacy with his 1,000th win in a Bomber uniform.
Junior southpaw Benji Parkes delivers a pitch in the baseball squad’s 3–2 victory over Utica College on April 12, 2014. Parkes is the only non-senior in the team’s starting rotation this year.

Starting rotation aims to foster young pitching core

By Tom Garris, Staff Writer • March 18, 2015
The veteran pitchers of the baseball team look to guide the underclassmen this season.
Men’s soccer head coach Andy Byrne addresses his team after the Bombers’ game against Elmira College on Oct. 12, 2013. Byrne is retiring after 31 years at the helm of the South Hill squad’s men’s soccer program.

Blue and Gold coaches maintain legacy of long-term success

By Jonathan Beck, Assistant Sports Editor • March 4, 2015
The Ithaca College head coaches have retained success for decades.
Jason DeLand 98 speaks at Ithaca Colleges Mad Men Day on Dec. 1 as part of the alumni panel.

Marketing alumnus responsible for Budweiser Super Bowl ads

By Kristen Gowdy, Assistant Sports Editor • December 5, 2014
IC alum helped found global marketing company that continues to thrive in a competitive environment.
Head baseball coach George Valesente was inducted into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame on Nov. 2. Valesente is in his 37th season coaching the Bombers, winning two national championships.

Valesente honored with New York State Baseball Hall of Fame induction

By Jonathan Beck, Staff Writer • December 2, 2014
Head baseball coach George Valesente was recently inducted to the NYS Baseball Hall of Fame.
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