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First-year middle hitter and right side Addison Leadbetter hits the ball over the net in a shutout win against the University of Scranton Royals on Oct. 29.

Volleyball leaves Ben Light with shutout over Scranton

By Lyla Doran, Staff Writer • November 1, 2025
The No. 12 ranked Ithaca College volleyball team played its final regular season game at Ben Light Gymnasium, staying undefeated at home with a shutout win against the University of Scranton Royals on Oct. 29. The Bombers won their 16th game in a row, bringing their overall record to 20-3.
Sophomore Brianna Owen tips the ball over the net in a doubleheader sweep against the William Smith College Herons and the William Paterson University Pioneers on Oct. 25.

Volleyball leads Liberty League after dominant doubleheader

By Lyla Doran, Staff Writer • October 28, 2025
The Ithaca College volleyball team continued its dominance on Oct. 25 in Ben Light Gymnasium in a double-header against the William Smith College Herons and the William Paterson University Pioneers. The No. 10 Bombers added two victories to their 15-game win streak, increasing their overall record to 19-3. Game one against the Herons also kept the Bombers undefeated in their Liberty League match-ups. 
From left, junior right side hitter Syline Kim watches while freshman right side hitter Christine Flannery executes a spike against SUNY-Oneonta on Oct. 16 in Ben Light Gymnasium. The Bombers finished 13–15 overall this fall.

Up and down season yields lessons for Blue and Gold volleyball

By Alex Holt, Senior Writer • November 8, 2012
The Ithaca women's volleyball team is looking for ways to reload after a sub-.500 season and a first round exit from the Empire 8 Tournament.
From left, freshman right side hitter Christine Flannery and middle blocker Abbie Hutchinson attempt to block a spike from freshman outside hitter Jill Darpino during the Bombers' 3-1 victory against SUNY-Oneonta on Oct. 16 in Ben Light Gymnasium.

Squad fights for spot in Empire 8 Conference tournament

By Alex Holt, Senior Writer • October 23, 2012
Despite several bumps in the road that could have derailed its season, the volleyball team has kept its hopes alive for an Empire 8 Conference title.

Volleyball: South Hill squad swept on day two of Ithaca Invitational

By Alex Holt, Senior Writer • October 13, 2012
The Ithaca College volleyball team lost both of its matches during the second day of action in the Ithaca Invitational on Saturday.
Senior outside hitter Marissa Weil loads up for a kill during the Bomber Invitational on Sept. 8 in Ben Light Gymnasium. Weil leads the Bombers with 189 kills this season.

Bombers’ lone senior Weil takes charge

By Alex Holt, Senior Writer • October 1, 2012
Outside hitter Marissa Weil has stepped up to lead the Bombers volleyball team both statistically and emotionally as the team's lone senior.
Freshman middle blocker Christine Flannery handles a spike during the volleyball team's practice Tuesday in Ben Light Gymnasium.

Bombers’ underclassmen learn on the fly

By Alex Holt, Senior Writer • September 18, 2012
The 2012 women's volleyball team is counting on inspired play from their underclassmen this season.
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