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The Ithaca College field hockey team celebrates its Liberty League Championship win against the University of Rochester Yellowjackets. Pictured, the team holds up first year striker Mia Woodard in an act of joy.

Field hockey team claims its first-ever Liberty League title over the Yellowjackets

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • November 11, 2024
After being named runner-up in 2021 and 2023, the No. 22 Ithaca College field hockey team finally captured its first-ever Liberty League title. The Bombers defeated the No. 20 University of Rochester Yellowjackets 2-0, in a rainy championship matchup Nov. 10 at Higgins Stadium. 
The Ithaca College men's soccer team faced back-to-back losses, while women's soccer, field hockey, football, volleyball, cross-country, and swimming and diving excelled with strong performances over the academic break. Pictured, junior tight end runs with the ball.

Football leads winning charge for Bombers’ academic break

By Flynn Hynes, Sports Editor • October 25, 2024
The Ithaca College men's soccer team stumbled with back-to-back losses, but women's soccer, field hockey, football, volleyball, cross-country and swimming and diving shined, delivering dominant performances and setting the tone for a successful fall break.
Senior striker Juliana Valli battles for possession with Herons' first-year defender Caroline Kogut during the Bombers' 2-1 loss to William Smith College. The Bombers took an early lead, but the Herons rallied for a second-half comeback.

Field hockey’s early lead slips away in tough battle against Herons

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • October 5, 2024
In its second Liberty League matchup of the 2024 season, the No. 19 Ithaca College field hockey team fell 2-1 to the William Smith College Herons on Oct. 5. The loss drops the Bombers’ record to 6-5 overall and 1-1 in the conference. 
Senior striker Natalie Descalo charges down the field during the Ithaca College field hockey team's 3-1 victory over the Union College Garnet Chargers. The win improves the Bombers’ record to 6-3 overall and 1-0 in conference play.

Field hockey secures 3-1 victory in Liberty League opener

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • September 29, 2024
On Sept. 28, the nationally ranked No. 18 Ithaca College field hockey team returned home to open up Liberty League play with a dominant 3-1 victory over the Union College Garnet Chargers. The victory improves the Bombers’ record to 6-3 and 1-0 in the conference. 
The No. 17 Ithaca College field hockey team celebrates its 1-0 victory over the No. 9 York College of Pennsylvania Spartans. Senior midfielder Meara Bury scored a goal early in the game to send the Bombers past the Spartans.

No. 17 field hockey defeats No. 9 Spartans with early goal in 1-0 victory

By Johnny Lisi, Contributing Writer • September 15, 2024
On Sept. 14, also known as National Field Hockey Day, spectators were given the gift of a top-20 matchup, and that matchup did not disappoint. The No. 17 Ithaca College Field Hockey team took down the No. 9 team in Division III, York College, with just one lethal penalty corner to start the game — and end it — at 1-0.
Sophomore midfielder Payton Yahner moves the ball down the field in the Bombers' 3-1 victory. The Bombers took control in the second half, scoring two goals.

Late goal seals 3-1 victory for Bombers in home opener

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • September 6, 2024
In its Fall 2024 home opener, the Ithaca College field hockey team earned a 3-1 victory over the St. John Fisher Cardinals on Sept. 1. The win improves the Bombers’ record to 2-0 overall. 
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