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The Ithaca College Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on April 25 that longtime head athletic trainer Michael Matheny will retire at the end of the academic year after 37 years with the college.

Head athletic trainer retires after 37 years with Ithaca College

By Flynn Hynes, Head Sports Editor • May 4, 2024
The Ithaca College Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced April 25 that longtime head athletic trainer Michael Matheny will be retiring at the end of the 2023–24 academic year.
From left, Alison Rusher and Meghan Musnicki '05 race together at the 2023 Winter Speed Order in Sarasota, Florida. Musnicki is set to be the oldest American women's rower in Olympic history.

Former Bomber rower races with time in Olympic selection

By Khari Bolden • May 1, 2024
Dynasty: a word thrown around so often in modern sports that it hardly means anything anymore. Winning a few championships or competitions within a short time frame is impressive, yet that does not fit the definition.
From left, former SUNY Cortland football captain Tom Decker and former Ithaca College football captain Richard Carmean '60, co-founders of the Cortaca Jug tradition, hold the original jug. Carmean passed away May 23 at the age of 89.

Ithaca College announces Cortaca Jug co-founder passes away at 89

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • June 15, 2022
Richard N. Carmean ’60, co-founder of the Cortaca Jug, passed away May 23 at the age of 89, according to a statement from the college June 3.
Jeff Long, head coach of the men's lacrosse team and former assistant coach for the women's soccer team, announced his retirement June 1 after serving the program for 36 seasons.

Men’s lacrosse coach reaches 350 career wins at IC

By Liam Shields, Contributing Writer • March 30, 2022
Jeff Long, Ithaca College men’s lacrosse head coach, reached his 350th career win with a 18–10 victory over Birmingham-Southern College on March 15.
From left, Paula Miller and Susan Bassett were named to the College Swimming and Diving Association of America's top 100 coaches in the past 100 years

Two IC members named to all-time swim & dive coaches list

By Aidan Charde, Assistant Sports Editor • February 1, 2022
Susan Bassett and Paula Miller were included in the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America’s (CSCAA) list of the 100 Greatest College Swimming & Diving Coaches of the past 100 years.
Freshman goalie Connor Thornton anticipates a shot from St. Lawrence University attackers while sophomore defenseman Logan Adams pressures the ball March 27. Thornton has started every game this season.

Freshman takes over starting goaltender position

By Lauren White, Staff Writer • April 10, 2019
Freshman goalie Connor Thornton has stepped into the starting goaltender role this season and helped the Bombers to a 7–3 start.
Softball head coach Deb Pallozzi is in her 31st year at the helm of the Ithaca College squad, and recently announced that she will retire at the end of the 2019 season. Pallozzi hopes to lead the team to a national title.

Softball coach plans to retire after 31st season

By Matt Vander Plaat, Staff Writer • March 5, 2019
Ithaca College softball coach Deb Pallozzi has announced that she will retire at the conclusion of the 2019 season, her 31st at the helm.
Head football coach Mike Welch yells directions from the sideline during the team's scrimmage Aug. 20 in Butterfield Stadium. Welch has been head coach for the past 22 seasons.

Ithaca College head football coach Mike Welch to retire

By Danielle Allentuck and Lauren Murray • August 10, 2016
Ithaca College head football coach Mike Welch '73 announced Aug. 10 he will retire after 22 season as head coach. He has led the team to a 164–73 record during his tenure.
Softball Head Coach Deb Pallozzi talks to sophomore outfielder Nina Lindberg during practice Tuesday. Pallozzi earned her 700th win with the Bombers on April 17 at Kostrinsky Field.

Long-time head coach reaches another milestone

By Steve Derderian, Staff Writer • April 24, 2013
The Bombers softball team rallied from an early 5-0 deficit in game one of their two-game set with Kings College and won by a score of 6-5 on April 17. This comeback victory marked win 700 for the program, with Deb Pallozzi in season 25 as Head Coach. Pallozzi has received many accolades in the…
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