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Graduate student midfielder slips to the ground against the William Smith College Herons. The game presented a defensive battle with the match being sent to double overtime and then a penalty shootout. The Bombers won 3-2 in the penalty shootout to claim the Liberty League title.

Women’s soccer slips past Herons for the Liberty League title

By Flynn Hynes, Sports Editor • November 11, 2024
On a rainy, windy and muddy day, the Ithaca College women’s soccer team managed to slip by the William Smith College Herons on Nov. 10, winning 3-2 in a penalty shootout to claim the Liberty League Championship. 
The Ithaca College women's soccer team all run happily with each other. The Bombers beat the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds 2-0 to advance to the Liberty League Championships on Nov. 8.

Women’s soccer advances to Liberty League Championship with shutout win

By Flynn Hynes, Sports Editor • November 10, 2024

The Ithaca College women’s soccer team dominated early, scoring within minutes against the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds on Nov. 8. The Bombers’ 2-0 win secures them a spot in the Liberty League Championship. “We're...

The Ithaca College women's soccer team won its regular season finale over the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers at Carp Wood Field Nov. 3. Pictured, junior forward Ava Detorie sends a ball towards the goal.

Women’s soccer takes regular season finale over Engineers

By Noa Ran-Ressler, Managing Editor • November 3, 2024
On a frigid and gray Saturday afternoon, the Ithaca College women’s soccer team took the field for its final regular season game against the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers on Nov. 2. The Bombers consistently capitalized on gaps in the Engineers’ defense, securing a first-place finish in the Liberty League with a 3-0 win.
The Ithaca College women's soccer team played to a draw with the No. 16 University of Rochester Yellowjackets Sept. 27. Pictured, junior forward Ava Detorie sets up to make a move on offense.

Women’s Soccer fights to 1-1 draw with No. 7 University of Rochester

By Alise Polselli, Contributing Writer • September 29, 2024
The Bombers played an electric — yet low-scoring — game against the University of Rochester Yellowjackets this Friday, Sept. 27 at Carp Wood Field. It was an incredibly hard-fought game, with Rochester scoring a game-tying goal with three minutes left. the battle ending in a Both teams rallied for their players the entire game, which ended in a 1-1 tie. 
Sophomore forward Jayne Bogle drives the ball downfield during the Bombers' 0-0 draw against Alfred University. The Bombers outshot the Saxons 31-2 but were unable to score.

Women’s soccer ties Alfred University despite a 31-2 shot advantage

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • September 18, 2024
Despite dominating almost every facet of the Sept. 17 game, the Ithaca College women’s soccer team drew 0-0 against the Alfred University Saxons at Carp Wood Field.
Junior defender Ali Amari closes in on the Spartans’ attack in a defensive battle that ended in a 0–0 tie. The Bombers record goes to 1-1-0 for the season.

Bombers settle for 0–0 draw in defensive battle against Spartans

By Jacob Infald, Staff Writer • September 4, 2024
The Ithaca College women’s soccer team had to settle for a 0-0 tie in a scrappy affair against the York College of Pennsylvania Spartans, led by senior goalkeeper Grace Hickey, who blocked every shot on net.
The Ithaca College women's soccer team is looking to build off last season's results. Pictured above, junior midfielder Kaelyn Fernandez wants to continue the success she has had with the Bombers.

Women’s soccer aims for championship comeback

By Jacob Infald, Staff Writer • September 2, 2024
As fall sports get the ball rolling, the Ithaca College women’s soccer team has its sights set on another Liberty League Championship title after a disappointing end to its 2023 campaign. 
The Ithaca College women's soccer team spent seven days in Portugal over spring break. As seen in the photo, they did volunteer work with Global Ambassadors, a program that supports refugees of all ages.

Kicking into spring break: Ithaca College women’s soccer team in Portugal

By Flynn Hynes, Assistant Sports Editor • March 27, 2024
Amid preparations for the upcoming season, the Ithaca College women's soccer team went to Portugal for a week during spring break from March 10–17. They played matches, explored the country and helped out in the community.
From left, Hobart sophomore defensive back Mekhi Rogers rushes senior wide receiver Ben Marinnacio as he drives downfield.

Bombers show up big in fall sports season

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor • December 2, 2023
Ithaca College athletics wrapped up its fall season with many achievements under each squad's belt. Football, field hockey and sophomore Kyla Eisman of women's cross country made it into NCAA tournament play.
Junior goalkeeper Grace Hickey clears the ball upfield following a save. Hickey is currently leading the Liberty League with only six goals allowed as of Oct. 31.

Junior goalkeeper guides Bombers to defensive success

By David Schurter, Staff Writer • November 2, 2023
The team boasts a strong defensive squad up the roster, but the leader of the defense has been junior goalkeeper Grace Hickey. So far this season, Hickey posts a 9–2–4 record and has only allowed six goals, adding 10 shutouts to her statistics.
From left, RPI junior defender Hannah Krieg attempts to avoid sliding sophomore forward Kaelyn Fernandez.

Women’s soccer battles to standstill with Vassar

By Rory Mastine, Contributing Writer • October 22, 2023
Despite a lack of offensive production, the Ithaca College women’s soccer looked sharp on defense as they finished their penultimate home match with a physical 0–0 draw against the Vassar College Brewers Oct. 21 at Carp Wood Field.
From left, sophomore defender Ali Amari fights for position upfield with Golden Knights senior defender Arin Bates trailing in the Bombers 1–0 victory over the Golden Knights Oct. 7.

Women’s soccer takes down Clarkson with last minute goal

By John Baker, Staff Writer • October 8, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s soccer team came out of Senior Day at Carp Wood Field with an unbelievable win over the Clarkson Golden Knights by a score of 1–0 Oct. 7.
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