Recap: NCAA Championships 2025-26

By Graham Goodman, Sports Editor • March 16, 2026

The Ithaca College women’s track and field team and men’s wrestling team each competed in the NCAA Championships on March 13-14 and did not have any national champions, but saw a total of four athletes be named All-Americans. 

Men’s wrestling regains hold on NCAA aspirations

By Antonio Vengoechea, Staff Writer • February 5, 2026

In the corner of the Ben Light Gymnasium, a digital clock serves as a relentless metronome, counting down the days, hours and minutes until regionals for the Ithaca College men’s wrestling team. While the red numbers tick toward zero, the atmosphere in the room shifted from the quiet frustration of December to a high-velocity intensity. 

Men’s wrestling closes in on national title

By Antonio Vengoechea, Staff Writer • November 14, 2025

After sending five athletes to the NCAA National Championships in the 2024-25 season, the Ithaca College men’s wrestling team is reloading with a singular focus: to claim the program's first national team title since 1994.

Men’s wrestling opens season with team and individual triumphs

By Angelina Berry, Contributing Writer • November 12, 2025

The Ithaca College men’s wrestling team opened its season at the Ithaca Invitational on Nov. 7 and 8 in dominant fashion, pinning down a first place team finish, five champions and one outstanding wrestler. 

All-American finish from Xavier Pommells headlines wrestling’s performance at nationals

By Jacob Infald, Senior Writer • March 21, 2025

On March 14 and 15, the Ithaca College wrestling team wrapped up another season with a 42nd place finish at the NCAA Division lll National Championship. Despite falling short of lofty preseason goals that included competing for a national team title, the team still holds its head high led by senior Xavier Pommells who recorded an All-American finish by placing eighth overall in the 184 lb bracket. 

Bombers blank the Red Dragons in late-season duel

By Jacob Infald, Senior Writer • February 14, 2025

The Ithaca College Bombers shut the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons out in a dominating 51-0 victory Feb. 12 at Ben Light Gymnasium.  The Bombers attacked the rival Red Dragons early in each bout. After...

Wrestling pins down early season success

By Jacob Infald, Senior Writer • February 1, 2025

The No. 16 Ithaca College wrestling team is off to a dominant start with a strong 11–2 record in dual meets. As the team gears up for the final stretch of the regular season, the wrestlers have their...

Men’s wrestling aims to pin down a national championship

By Jacob Infald, Senior Writer • November 7, 2024

After sending five athletes to the NCAA National Championship meet in the 2023–24 season, the Ithaca College wrestling team is locked in this year as it strives to put enough individuals on the podium to win the long-eluded NCAA Division III Wrestling Team Championship — something the team has not secured since 1994. 

Wrestling takes home bronze at its annual Bomber Invitational

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • November 4, 2024

For the first time since the 2024 NCAA Division III Championships on March 15 and 16, the Ithaca College men’s wrestling team took to the mat at its 40th annual season-opening Bomber Invitational on Nov. 1-2. Out of the 11 teams at the meet, the team saw itself in fourth place after day one with 46 points and concluded day two and the invitational in third place with 151.5 points.

Wrestling caps off season with endings and new beginnings at nationals

By Jacob Infald, Senior Writer • March 21, 2024

The Ithaca College wrestling team sent five competitors to the NCAA Division lll wrestling championships at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse on March 15. The tournament capped off what was another successful season for the Bombers as they continued their tradition of excellence in the Division lll wrestling scene.

Wrestling shows strong performances in the Ithaca Quad

By Flynn Hynes, Senior Writer • February 5, 2024

The Ithaca College men’s wrestling team competed in the Ithaca Quad on Feb. 3, dominating in all three matches in a pinning frenzy. Throughout the three matches, the Bombers racked up 14 wins by fall.

Wrestling sees fresh faces in conference competition

By Jacob Infald, Senior Writer • November 9, 2023

The Ithaca College wrestling team is looking to build upon a second-place finish at the NCAA Mideast Regional Championships and fight for another chance at a national title.