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Junior defense Kaitlyn Russell rushes past a pursuing Herons' senior attack Emily Griffin on April 10. This was the first win for the Bombers against the Herons since 2021.

Bombers throttle No. 2 Herons in revenge game with statement victory

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • April 10, 2024
It was definitely a great day to be a Bomber as the No. 18 ranked Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team absolutely crushed the current No. 2 ranked team in the country, the William Smith College Herons, in a decisive 16–3 victory.
Senior attack Maizy Veitch circles back towards the front of the goal as three Dutchwomen attempt to hold of her offensive attack in Dutchwomen territory.

Bombers down Dutchwomen in Liberty League showdown

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • March 31, 2024
Higgins Stadium was packed for a Liberty League matchup between Ithaca College women’s lacrosse and Union College on March 30. Luckily, the Bombers avenged a loss from last season and dominated the game to achieve an 11–9 victory. 
Senior attackman John Sramac attempts to dodge around an Engineer defender in the Bombers' 10–9 loss on March 30. Sramac had two late game goals in the matchup and cut the deficit to one goal with 5:44 remaining.

Bombers’ second half surge not enough to overcome No. 2 Engineers

By Jonathan Falco, Contributing Writer • March 30, 2024
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team’s second half comeback bid fell short to the undefeated and No. 2 ranked Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers, who came up 10–9 against the Bombers on March 30.
Senior attackman Charlie Neibuhr, junior attackman Kyle Proctor and others throw their hands up at the referee in the Bombers' 13–4 loss against the Nazareth University Golden Flyers.

Men’s lacrosse cannot see victory in foggy loss to Golden Flyers

By Rory Mastine • March 6, 2024
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team dropped its second home game of the season 13–4 on March 6 to Nazareth College at Higgins Stadium.
Senior midfielder Caroline Wise runs after the ball while being chased by a Royals' player. The Bombers ran away with a 13–9 victory after trailing in the first half.

Women’s lacrosse starts season strong with win over Royals

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • February 25, 2024
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team returned to Higgins Stadium Feb. 25 for the first game of their 2024 season. After a fierce competition against the University of Scranton Royals, the Bombers took home their first win after defeating the Royals 13–9 to give them a 1–0 start on the season. 
Field hockey drives toward new conference glory

Field hockey drives toward new conference glory

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • 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 men's lacrosse team's 10–9 overtime loss against Union College on April 22, 2023. 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.
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