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From left, sophomore guard Ally Mnich drives past Elmira College junior guard Jessica Zoltowski during the Bombers 66-46 victory Tuesday night in Ben Light Gymnasium.

Blue and Gold basketball comes together on the road

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer December 5, 2012
Though the women’s basketball team is playing away for seven of their first 10 games, the squad is using its time on the road to build chemistry.
Sophomore diver Matt Morrison practices a 1-meter dive during a practice Nov. 6. in the Athletics and Events Center Pool. Morrison has emerged as the team’s top diver after coming back from an early-season concussion.

Diver Morrison back on the board after suffering concussion

By Doug Geller, Staff Writer December 4, 2012
Sophomore diver Matt Morrison is rising up the ranks quickly after coming back from a concussion he suffered during the preseason.
Senior forward Travis Warech, center, drives to the basket against Wells College in the Bombers 87-55 win against the Express on Friday night. Warech scored 11 points in the South Hill squads victory.

Men’s Basketball: New look offense impresses in Bombers win

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer December 4, 2012
An efficient performance from the forwards of the men’s basketball team propelled it to an 87-55 win against Wells College on Friday night in Ben Light Gymnasium.

Between The Lines: Bonds and Clemens should be kept out of the Hall of Fame

By Nathan Bickell, Columnist December 4, 2012
Columnist Nathan Bickell states why he feels Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds should be kept out of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Senior guard Eli Maravich is returning to the mens basketball team after a two-year absence that included jobs in the basketball offense and as a janitor.

Senior guard Maravich returns from two-year hiatus

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer November 29, 2012
After an extended break from the game, senior guard Eli Maravich is returning to the men's basketball team to finish what he started.
From left, senior forward Devin Shea defends sophomore forward Denisha Parks during the NCAA Regional Semifinal in Ben Light Gymnasium last season.

Blue and Gold stress team defense in 2012-13

By Danielle D'Avanzo, Senior Writer November 28, 2012
The women's basketball team is utilizing its speed and size with ball switches on defense this season.
From left, freshman Sawyer Hitchcock and senior Nathan Bickell (pictured in yellow) compete during the NCAA Championship meet Nov. 17 in Terre Haute, Ind.

Blue and Gold runners hit closing strides at NCAA championships

By Haley Costello, Staff Writer November 28, 2012
Ithaca's Sawyer Hitchcock and Nathan Bickell hit personal bests and the women's cross country team finished 30th overall at the NCAA Championship Meet in Terre Haute, Ind.

Shootaround: Recapping Bombers basketball matchups vs. Clarkson and Wells

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer November 27, 2012
The men’s basketball team split its first two games before Thanksgiving and have two more this week. Beat writer Christian Araos looks back at the team’s first two games and forward toward this week’s matchups.
From left, senior runner David Geary runs in a pack with senior Nathan Bickell and sophomore Dennis Ryan during a race last season.

Senior runner Geary sets bar high to begin indoor season

By Emily Hull, Staff Writer November 27, 2012
Though the indoor season has yet to begin for the men’s track and field team, senior distance runner David Geary is already setting his sights high in the mile event.
From left, Misericordia freshman back Devin Simpson fights for position against Ithaca freshman midfielder Kelsey King during the Bombers 0-0 scoreless tie with the Cougars in the NCAA Division III Tournament Sweet 16 matchup Nov. 17 on Carp Wood Field. The Cougars advanced to the Elite 8 on penalty kicks 6-5.

Sweet 16 loss marks end of an era for South Hill squad’s seniors

By Steve Derderian, Staff Writer November 27, 2012
Women's soccer beat writer Steve Derderian reflects back on the Bombers' run to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Division III Tournament.

Between The Lines: The biggest sports turkeys of 2012

By Nathan Bickell, Columnist November 27, 2012
With finals and paper deadlines looming, columnist Nathan Bickell spreads a last bit of Thanksgiving cheer by handing out his biggest sports turkeys of 2012.

Women’s Soccer: Misericordia advances past Bombers in Sweet 16

By Matt Kelly, Sports Editor November 20, 2012
The women's soccer team's historic season finally came to a close in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament after Misericordia University advanced 6-5 on penalty kicks.
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