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The Ithaca College women's basketball team lost 73–71 in overtime in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32 against Springfield College on March 5.

IC women’s basketball team falls to Springfield College in NCAA Tournament

By Daniel King, Staff Writer • March 7, 2022
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team fell to Springfield College at the buzzer in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32 by a final score of 73–71 March 5 at Ben Light Gymnasium.
Junior forward Emily Dorn drives to the basket during the Ithaca College women's basketball team's 70–58 victory over St. Lawrence University on Feb. 27 at Ben Light Gymnasium.

Ithaca College women’s basketball team wins Liberty League title

By Tommy Mumau, Sports Editor • February 28, 2022
The No. 23 Ithaca College women’s basketball team has won the 2022 Liberty League Championship. The Bombers defeated the St. Lawrence University Saints 70–58 Feb. 27 at Ben Light Gymnasium.
The Ithaca College women's basketball team defeated Union College 69–48 on Feb. 26. With the win, the Bombers advanced to the Liberty League championship.

IC women’s basketball defeats Union College to advance to conference title game

By Aidan Charde, Assistant Sports Editor • February 28, 2022
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team took down Union College 69–48 on Feb. 26 in Ben Light Gymnasium to send the Bombers to the Liberty League championship game.
Senior guard Skylar Sinon takes a shot in the Ithaca College men's basketball team's 72–63 victory over SUNY Cortland Nov. 17. His career point total is currently at 1,019.

Men’s basketball guard reaches 1,000 career points

By Tommy Mumau, Sports Editor • February 23, 2022
Senior Skylar Sinon, guard for the Ithaca College men’s basketball team, has made history by becoming the 29th player in program history to score 1,000 career points.
From left, graduate students Grace Cannon, Megan Yawman and Kelly Lamarre have returned to the Ithaca College women’s basketball team for a fifth year.

Graduate students lead the way for IC women’s basketball

By Rocco Di Maiolo, Staff Writer • February 9, 2022
As the Ithaca College women’s basketball team continues its 17–3 start to the season, the leadership off the court from the team’s graduate students has played an important part in the team’s success.
From left, senior Cara Volpe and graduate student Grace Cannon are looking to lead the women's basketball team to a third straight conference title.

Women’s basketball team ready to defend the conference title

By Dustin Terry, Contributing Writer • November 10, 2021
It has been nearly two years since it has been on the court, but the Ithaca College women’s basketball team has its sights set on a “three-peat” as Liberty League champions.
The Liberty League announced Nov. 9 that it will be canceling winter athletic competition because of the COVID-19 pandemic. All of Ithaca College's winter sports will be affected by this decision, including wrestling and gymnastics, which are not sponsored by the league.

Women’s basketball beats St. Lawrence in Unite for Her game

By Max Sobel • February 25, 2020
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team beat the St. Lawrence University Saints 85-55 Feb. 15 in Ben Light Gymnasium.
Sophomore forward Cara Volpe brings the ball up the court in Bomber's 73–43 win over Clarkson on Feb. 14 at Ben Light Gymnasium.

Women’s basketball maintains streak after defeating Clarkson

By Noah Schwartz • February 17, 2020
The Bombers have now won eight straight games and remain atop the Liberty League standings after beating Clarkson University 73–43.
Sophomore Cara Volpe passes the ball to a teammate under the basket during the first quarter of the Bombers' game against Union College Jan. 24 in the Ben Light Gymnasium.

Bouncing back: Women’s basketball rebounds from slow start

By Emily Adams • February 13, 2020
The Ithaca College women's basketball team started the season 3–1, but they are now 16–5 and ranked No. 1 in the Liberty League.
Junior guard Grace Cannon runs through a tunnel of her teammates before a game against Union College on Jan. 24 in Ben Light Gymnasium.

Junior guard discusses leadership role on young team

By Abbey London • February 4, 2020
Grace Cannon has been a star for the women’s basketball team since her freshman year, but has set herself apart this year as an emerging leader.
Junior guard Grace Cannon leaps to make a layup during the Bombers' game against Rochester Institute of Technology on Jan. 14. Cannon posted 14 points in the contest.

Women’s basketball beats RPI in close league contest

By Arla Davis, Assistant Sports Editor • January 16, 2020
The Ithaca College women's basketball team earned a close victory over Liberty League opponent Rochester Institute of Technology on Jan. 14.
Senior guard Meghan Pickell drives towards the basket past Skidmore College senior guard Haley English during the game against the Thoroughbreds on Feb. 1. Pickell has started in every game this year for the Bombers.

Senior guard discusses championship success in final season

By Emily Adams, Assistant Sports Editor • March 5, 2019
Senior guard Meghan Pickell sat down with Assistant Sports Editor Emily Adams to discuss the women's basketball team's championship season.
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