Cortland claims the 65th Cortaca Jug through dominant ground game performance

By Rory Mastine and Flynn Hynes • November 16, 2024

The Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland football teams renewed their rivalry in the 65th annual Cortaca Jug game on Nov. 16, with the Bombers falling to the Red Dragons, 28-17.

Football’s defense sends the Saints marching out of Butterfield Stadium

By Rory Mastine • November 11, 2024

The Ithaca College football team gave its senior leaders a proper sendoff by annihilating St. Lawrence University Nov. 9, making their final home game of the season a 41-0 victory. The Bombers came into the game with their playoff lives on the line, needing a defining win in order to stay in the hunt for a postseason bid. 

Football leads winning charge for Bombers’ academic break

By Flynn Hynes, Senior Writer • 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.

Young football squad gears up to run new offensive strategy

By Rory Mastine • September 4, 2024

After a 9–3 campaign came to an end in the second round of the NCAA Championships in 2023, the Ithaca College football team is back with a new look and the same hunger as the last two conference championship rosters.

Ithaca College athletes dive into Special Olympics support

By Jess Moskowitz, Staff Writer • March 27, 2024

The Ithaca College Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) organized a team for the annual Polar Plunge on March 23, an event aimed at raising money and awareness for athletes competing in the Special Olympics. 

Offensive lineman earns back-to-back All-America honors

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • January 25, 2023

Following a successful 2022 season for the Ithaca College football program, senior offensive lineman Jake Villanueva earned an Associated Press Second Team All-America selection.

Historic season comes to a close for football team

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer • December 7, 2022

The Ithaca College football team put together a season for the record books this fall, posting a 12–1 overall record and reaching the national quarterfinals.

Victory in the Bronx: Bombers take back the jug with win over Cortland

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer • November 12, 2022

The No. 11/12 Ithaca College football team defeated the No. 9/11 SUNY Cortland Red Dragons 34–17 in the 63rd annual Cortaca Jug at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York.

Football wins Liberty League for first time with win over Union

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer • November 5, 2022

The Ithaca College football team has won the 2022 Liberty League title, defeating Union College 31–28 Nov. 5 at Frank Bailey Field in Schenectady, New York.

Ithaca College football team hosts bone marrow drive

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • April 26, 2022

On April 22, members of the Ithaca College football team walked around Ithaca College Campus Center in an effort to recruit members of the campus community for the Be The Match Bone Marrow Drive.

Director of athletics releases statement on maskless video

By Aidan Charde, Assistant Sports Editor • March 2, 2022

On Feb. 25, Bassett released a statement apologizing for violating the college’s policy on masks during her announcement of Michael Toerper as the new head football coach.

62nd Cortaca Jug game between Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland

By Connor Glunt and Tommy Mumau • November 13, 2021

The Ithaca College football team takes on SUNY Cortland in the 62nd Cortaca Jug game in Cortland, New York. The Bombers are 8–1, taking on the undefeated 9–0 Red Dragons.