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Junior defender Nick Dignazio and sophomore forward Emmett Enriquez keep Monarchs' physical play at arm's length. Enriquez netted the only goal of the game.

Men’s soccer keep streak alive with 1-0 fight against King’s College

By Graham Goodman, Contributing Writer • September 15, 2025
The Ithaca College men’s soccer team edged out the King’s College Monarchs Sept. 13 in a heated 1-0 contest. The matchup saw five yellow cards and plenty of physicality from start to finish. The Bombers have now won five consecutive games to open their season, a feat that has not been achieved by the program since 2007. 
First-year midfielder Amelia MacDonald faces off against the Red Dragons on Sept. 10. The Red Dragons won 1-0 after double overtime.

Field hockey falls to Cortland in 1-0 defensive battle

By Ethan Lafave, Contributing Writer • September 13, 2025

The Ithaca College field hockey team played its rival, the Cortland Red Dragons Sept. 10. The Bombers hosted the Red Dragons, but ended up falling short 1-0. IC's record fell to 3-2 ahead of the Sept....

From left, junior goalkeeper Jameson Wong and first-year midfielder Jack Murphy represented Team China and Team Ireland in the 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championship in Seogwipo, South Korea.

IC lacrosse players take talents to international level

By Isabella McSweeney, Sports Editor • September 11, 2025
After falling short of the postseason, two members of the Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team decided to take their talents across the world to Seogwipo, South Korea to celebrate their heritage and compete in the 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s U20 Championship.
Junior quarterback Tyler Wolfe gestures from the sideline during the Bombers' 42-14 loss against the Johns Hopkins University Blue Jays.

Football sees slow start to season

By Billy Wood, Assistant Sports Editor • September 7, 2025
The Ithaca College football team could not muster a revenge game as the No. 3 Johns Hopkins University Blue Jays defeated the Bombers for the third straight season, with a final score of 42-14 on Sept. 6 at Butterfield Stadium. 
Senior midfielder Drew Warren faces down the Elmira College Eagles' defense in a 3-0 shutout on Sept. 3.

Men’s soccer takes season by storm with consecutive shutouts

By Graham Goodman, Contributing Writer • September 6, 2025
The Ithaca College men’s soccer team captured its second consecutive win of the season Sept. 3, improving its record on the season to 2-0-0. The South Hill crowd was treated to three goals, two of them coming from the penalty spot. IC’s 3-0 win over the Elmira College Soaring Eagles marked another clean sheet for the young squad, a team with Liberty League Championship title aspirations.
Photography by Marissa Moschella. Illustration by Raessler Guthrie.

Field hockey prepares for sprint toward success

By Isabella McSweeney, Sports Editor • August 27, 2025

After 2024’s historic performance, the Ithaca College field hockey team is unfazed by expectations and ready to put in the effort to return to the NCAA Division III Championships. The Bombers ended...

How IC Sports – Swimming & Diving Head Coach Mike Blakely-Armitage and Senior Matt Mitros

By Johnny Lisi and Mila Ventura • November 6, 2024
First-year host Johnny Lisi sits down with head coach Mike Blakely-Armitage and senior Matt Matros to discuss the Bombers swimming and diving team.
The Ithaca College Department of Intercollegiate Athletics hosted its annual "Be the Match" bone marrow drive Sept. 19. Pictured, Maybelline Amaya of NMDP directs the student-athlete volunteers.

“Be the Match” bone marrow drive supports college trustee

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • September 25, 2024
Every year, the Ithaca College Office of Intercollegiate Athletics hosts a “Be the Match” bone marrow drive to recruit potential blood stem cell donors. This year, the Sept. 19 drive took on an added significance, showing support for Jack Dembow ’77, a member of the Ithaca College Board of Trustees, who is in need of a bone marrow transplant.

‘How IC Sports’ – First Year Softball Player Elise Waddington

April 5, 2024
This week, host Alliey Magistro speaks with Elise Waddington, a first year from the Bombers' Softball team

Ithacan Overtime | Poolside with Kailee Payne

By Mei Dennison, Ray Milburn, and Alliey Magistro • April 3, 2024

Kailee Payne, a diver for Ithaca College's Swimming and Diving team, recently won her second national championship in the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving championships. Today, she sits down with...

Fans cheer on the Ithaca College football team at the 2023 Cortaca Jug. The Blue Crew program will look to encourage student attendance through a points system that allows students to earns prizes for attending different sporting events.

Return of Blue Crew program looks to encourage student involvement

By Jess Moskowitz, Staff Writer • March 22, 2024
Ithaca College Athletics announced the return of the Blue Crew student rewards program on Jan. 31. This program brings together Ithaca College students, giving them an incentive to attend sporting events in return for points toward special prizes. 
Head coach Johan Dulfer huddles and instructs the team during the Bomber Invitational on Aug. 31, 2018 in Ben Light Gymnasium.

Longtime volleyball coach announces retirement

By Billy Wood, Assistant Sports Editor • March 19, 2024
Ithaca College Athletics announced March 18 that longtime volleyball head coach Johan Dulfer has decided to retire.
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