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From left, senior outfielder Hudson Hassler and sophomore catcher Haley Petrucci will look to get back in the Liberty League championship with a squad that only rosters three seniors.

Softball looks to ignite young core in championship push

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor • February 29, 2024
The Ithaca College softball team is adjusting to having a younger team this season. In spite of this, its high-powered hitting and new age pitching staff will look to get back to the promised land to dethrone a modern day Goliath.
After serving as the Ithaca College softball team's interim head coach for the 2023 season, Kelly Robichaud '16 as been promoted to the full time position.

Softball team names newest head coach

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor • May 28, 2023
Ithaca College announced May 25 that Kelly Robichaud ’16 has been named head coach of the college’s softball team.
After serving as the Ithaca College softball team's interim head coach for the 2023 season, Kelly Robichaud '16 as been promoted to the full time position.

Q&A: Interim head coach hopes to be a hit for softball team

By Noelle Cook, Contributing Writer • March 28, 2023
As the Ithaca College softball team runs headfirst into its new season, it is doing so under the guidance of a new interim head coach, former Bomber standout Kelly Robichaud ’16.
From left, senior infielder Allison Dell'Orto and sophomore pitcher Anna Cornell of the Ithaca College softball team are looking to reclaim their Liberty League title this season.

Softball team swings for the fences under new head coach

By Tobiah Zboray • March 1, 2023
After a season in which the Ithaca College softball team fell short in the Liberty League tournament, the team is looking to bring the Bombers their first conference championship since 2019. 
Senior infielder Julia Loffredo had two hits and a run batted in for the Bombers in the two-game series against Alfred University on April 12.

Softball team splits series against Alfred University

By Dustin Terry, Staff Writer • April 17, 2022
The Ithaca College softball team split a two-game series against the Alfred University Saxons in a doubleheader at Kostrinsky Field on April 12.
Junior outfielder Kailey Collins hit the game-tying double and started a double play to end the first game against SUNY Oneonta on April 5. The Bombers won the first game 7–6 and the second game 2–1 to improve to 9–7 on the season. Photo taken March 24, 2021.

Softball sweeps doubleheader against SUNY Oneonta in home opener

By Dustin Terry, Staff Writer • April 5, 2022
The Ithaca College softball team played its home season opener against SUNY Oneonta in a doubleheader at Kostrinsky Field Tuesday afternoon.
From left, junior pitcher Riley Piromalli and senior outfielder and catcher Julia Loffredo. The Ithaca College softball team lost 6–1 in the Liberty League Championship last season to the University of Rochester, who went on to make a run in the Division III NCAA tournament.

Softball team looking to return to postseason play after losing veterans

By Dustin Terry, Staff Writer • March 3, 2022
After losing in the Liberty League Championship and graduating multiple starters in 2021, the Ithaca College softball team will need to come together.
Junior Julia Loffredo swings at a pitch during the Bombers double header against SUNY Cortland on April 14.

Softball player hits junior season out of the park

By Daniel King, Staff Writer • April 21, 2021
Ithaca College softball player junior Julia Loffredo is having her best season as a Bomber and has been one of the team's most reliable players this season.
From left, seniors Haley White and Beth Fleming will contribute at the plate and on the mound for the Bombers success this season.

Softball team’s veteran roster returns for a title push

By Connor Wood, Staff writer • March 24, 2021
The Ithaca College softball team brings back an experienced roster for one last chance to win the Division III College World Series.
Sophomore Madison Casale hits the ball in the college's first softball game of the season March 24 against Elmira College at Kostrinsky Field.

Softball players and alumni connect through jerseys

By Connor Wood, Staff writer • March 24, 2021
As the freshmen settle into their roles on the team and get familiar with their teammates and coaches, both the upperclassmen and the coaches evaluate which jersey is best for each player.
Sophomore softball player Miriam Maistelman works in Cochise, Arizona in November 2020. She took a gap year from Ithaca College to backpack.

Softball player spends gap year off the grid gaining experience

By Connor Glunt, Assistant sports editor • February 25, 2021
Sophomore softball player Miriam Maistelman left Kostrinsky Field behind this year to canoe, climb and hike through the wilderness out West.
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