Ithaca College Athletics

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.

“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...

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.

Longtime volleyball coach announces retirement

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor • March 19, 2024

Ithaca College Athletics announced March 18 that longtime volleyball head coach Johan Dulfer has decided to retire.

‘On the Same Page’ – Spring Sports Preview

March 6, 2024

For this week's episode of 'On the Same Page,' host Emma Kersting interviews the editorial board members of The Ithacan's Sports and Photography sections to get a behind-the-scenes scoop on what goes in to creating the Sports Preview.

Head strength and conditioning coach resigns

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor • February 8, 2024

Ithaca College athletics announced on Feb. 6 that long-time strength and conditioning coach Vic Brown has resigned.

‘How IC Sports’ – Sports Editor Tess Ferguson

December 6, 2023

This week, host junior David Schurter speaks with junior Tess Ferguson on how she got into journalism, being the sports editor at The Ithacan, and balancing her responsibilities at The Ithacan and the women's lacrosse team.

Major leadership turnover marks new chapter for athletics

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • August 24, 2023

With a new academic year rolling around, a new athletic year begins. The 2023–24 year will mark a new chapter in Ithaca College athletics, with several new coaches and administrators taking over for...

Athletics department initiates string of new hires

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • June 21, 2023

Following the resignation Erienne Roberts and Chris Hayes ’16, Ithaca College announced the hirings of Tyler Heisey and Tom Rishcoff on June 13 and 15, respectively.

Deputy Athletic Director takes on new role at the University of Chicago

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • May 3, 2023

Ithaca College announced May 2 that Erienne Roberts, deputy director of athletics and senior woman administrator at Ithaca College, will be starting a new job at the University of Chicago.