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Field hockey drives toward new conference glory

Field hockey drives toward new conference glory

By David Schurter, Staff Writer • August 31, 2023
Coming off a 2020 that halted all fall sports, the Ithaca College field hockey program has earned back-to-back trips to the Liberty League playoffs the past two seasons. However, there is one thing that is still missing: a Liberty League Championship.
Senior goalkeeper Ryan LaForty drops for a save during the Ithaca College mens lacrosse teams 10–9 overtime loss against Union College on April 22. LaForty tallied a season-high 19 saves during the game.

Men’s lacrosse falls short against Union on Senior Day

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • April 24, 2023
The stands at Higgins Stadium were packed and wild April 22 to see the Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team battle one of its toughest opponents, No. 14 Union College, on Senior Day.
Sophomore midfielder Chase Gulick wins the face off against Cougars senior midfielder Nick Mehnert. Gulick went 24–25 on the face off during the contest.

Men’s lacrosse takes down Cougars in 16–3 win

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • April 3, 2023
There was a big win at Higgins Stadium on March 29 for the Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team against the Misericordia University Cougars.
Bombers sophomore attacker Hayley Armstrong competes for a ground ball against sophomore defender Brigette Gable. Armstrong notched four assists on the contest.

Women’s lacrosse picks up conference win over Saints

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • March 26, 2023
There was a rush of adrenaline at Higgins Stadium on March 24 as the Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team faced one of its toughest competitors: the St. Lawrence University Saints.
From left, sophomore Golden Knight midfielder Logan Wilkinson falls over after sophomore Bomber midfielder Jared Sedlock makes a move as junior Bomber defenseman Hunter Wallace blocks.

Men’s lacrosse secures comeback win against the Golden Knights

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • March 26, 2023
On March 25, the Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team took on the Clarkson University Golden Knights in a ruthless battle for the win.
From left, Ithaca College sophomore midfielder Elizabeth Green defends against SUNY Cortland junior attacker Toni Cashman.

Bombers fall in close matchup with Red Dragons

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • March 4, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team could not hold on to a halftime lead in its second game of the season March 1, falling to the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons 8–9.
From left, sophomore Chase Gulick and senior Jake Erickson are looking to make an impact in a stacked Liberty League conference this season.

Men’s lacrosse takes aim at Liberty League Goliaths

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • March 1, 2023
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team has been preparing for its 2023 season since missing out on the postseason last October on a last-second goal.
Butterfield Stadium is one of two natural grass football fields in the Liberty League. However, Ithaca College announced in November that the field would be replaced with an artificial turf surface.

Planned turf field at IC to contain toxic chemicals

By Aidan Charde and Elijah de Castro • February 8, 2023
According to oceanographers, ecologists and environmental policy experts, the life cycle of an artificial turf field has detrimental effects on human health and the environment.
Junior defender Madeleine Goodman brings the ball downfield during the Ithaca College field hockey teams 4–0 defeat of Nazareth College on Oct. 26, 2022.

Field hockey ends regular season with emphatic 4–0 shutout

By Tess Ferguson, Staff Writer • October 30, 2022
The Ithaca College field hockey team capped off its regular season with a dominant 4–0 shutout over the Nazareth College Golden Flyers on Oct. 26.
Sophomore Natalie Descalso contributed two assists and two shots on goal, with one crossing the goal line during the teams 5–1 win over Hartwick College on Sept. 10.

Field Hockey continues strong start with win over Hawks

By Tess Ferguson, Staff Writer • September 13, 2022
The Ithaca College field hockey team registered their fourth win in a 5–1 victory over the Hartwick College Hawks on Sept. 10 at Higgins Stadium, bringing the team record to 4–0. 
Senior striker Morgan Mullen shoots during the Ithaca College field hockey teams game against Misericordia on Sept. 7.

Field hockey stays undefeated with non-conference win

By Tess Ferguson, Staff Writer • September 10, 2022
The Ithaca College field hockey team lengthened their winning streak to 3–0 following a 3–0 victory against the Cougars of Misericordia University under the lights Sept. 7.
Senior midfielder Willy Wright advances the ball by going past junior defender Luke Pilcher in the Ithaca College mens lacrosse teams 19–6 loss to Rochester Institute of Technology on April 13.

Ithaca College men’s lacrosse falls to No. 3 RIT

By Liam Shields, Staff Writer • April 17, 2022
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team fell 19–6 to Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), on April 13 at Higgins Stadium. With the loss, the Bombers dropped to 9–3 on the season.
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