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Senior midfielder Graham Brady makes a move against a Union College defender. Brady had one goal and one assist during the Bombers' 10-5 victory against the Garnet Chargers at home April. 5.

Bombers defend home turf in dominating fashion as they take down conference foe

By Jacob Infald, Sports Editor April 7, 2025

The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team picked up a massive Liberty League victory against the Union College Garnet Chargers on April 5 at Higgins Stadium. This is the squad’s second conference win...

The Ithaca College men's lacrosse team suffered its first home loss of the season at the hands of the Hamilton College Continentals March 25. Junior attacker Brendan Occhino pushes toward the net.

Men’s lacrosse fall short to Continentals under the lights

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer March 27, 2025
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team suffered its first home loss of the season to the Hamilton College Continentals on March 25, snapping the Bombers’ five-game win streak. 
Graduate student midfielder Kyle Savery scores one of his two goals against Widener University March 1. He leads all midfielders on the team this season in goals with 16 after coming back from a torn ACL.

Graduate student’s return from ACL surgery ignites men’s lacrosse offense

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer March 26, 2025
During the Spring 2024 lacrosse season, Ithaca College graduate student midfielder Kyle Savery transitioned from a player to a coach for a year, but not by choice. Savery suffered a devastating ACL injury during a captain’s practice in August 2023, moving him to the sidelines. For Spring 2025, Savery has returned to the field, and it is like he never left. 
The Ithaca College men's lacrosse team opened its Liberty League schedule with a win over the Vassar College Brewers at Higgins Stadium. The team comes together after scoring a goal.

Men’s lacrosse begins Liberty League play on top

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer March 24, 2025
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team earned its first Liberty League Championship Tournament victory of the year, defeating the Vassar College Brewers 13-6 March 22, extending its winning streak to five games. Junior midfielder Cullen Adams led the way for the Bombers with three goals, continuing the wave of momentum the Bombers offense is riding.
The Ithaca College men's lacrosse team defeated the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles at Higgins Stadium March 19. Sophomore midfield Ethan Adrid prepares to pass the ball.

Men’s lacrosse dismantles Golden Eagles in evening bout

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer March 21, 2025
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team extended its home winning streak to five games, dismantling the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles 25-6 March 19. This was the teams’ first matchup since 1980, when the Bombers won 23-11. Junior attacker Brendan Occhino had the best game in his career as a Bomber, scoring a career-high ten points for the Bombers. 
The Ithaca College men's lacrosse team won its second consecutive game at Higgins Stadium March 1. The team comes together after scoring a goal.

Men’s lacrosse handles business against Widener

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer March 6, 2025
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team earned its second win in a row March 1, defeating the Widener University Pride 16-4. Sophomore midfielder/attacker Lucas Proctor scored a career-high four goals in this game, propelling the Bombers to a dominant victory on a day when the real feel hit single digits.
The Ithaca College men's lacrosse team won its first game of the 2025 season at Higgins Stadium Feb. 26. The coaches and the players follow the action from the sideline.

Men’s lacrosse takes care of SUNY Geneseo

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer February 27, 2025
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team earned its first win of the season Feb. 26, defeating the SUNY Geneseo Knights 15-6. Junior goalkeeper Andrew Minard recorded 15 saves in the dominant win. 
Men's lacrosse hopes to overcome the challenges of the Liberty League

Men’s lacrosse hopes to overcome the challenges of the Liberty League

By Jonathon Falco, Staff Writer February 27, 2025
After falling short to St. John Fisher University 12-11 for its first match of the season, the men’s lacrosse team looks to put that loss and its lackluster 2024 season aside. The Bombers are led for a second year by head coach Tommy Pearce as they hope to bounce back.
Senior attacker John Sramac battles through St. John Fisher defenders on Feb. 25. The Bombers defeated the Red Dragons 12–11 after a back and forth battle.

Bombers emerge victorious after bitter battle with Red Dragons

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer April 18, 2024
The Ithaca College lacrosse team was able to do something the football team could not this academic year – defeat the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons. The Bombers were able to leave Higgins Stadium victorious, 12–11, clinging to victory as the two teams battled down to the wire. 
Junior attack/midfield Sekou Ibrahima battles to get by Tigers' senior midfield Caiden Perry on April 10. The Bombers fell to 6–6 after the loss.

Bombers’ late surge falls short against No. 3 Tigers

By Jonathan Falco, Contributing Writer April 11, 2024
The Bombers fourth-quarter comeback bid came to no avail as the No. 3 Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers held on to defeat the Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team 16–10 on April 10. 
Senior attackman Charlie Neibuhr, junior attackman Kyle Proctor and others throw their hands up at the referee in the Bombers' 13–4 loss against the Nazareth University Golden Flyers.

Men’s lacrosse cannot see victory in foggy loss to Golden Flyers

By Rory Mastine, Staff Writer March 6, 2024
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team dropped its second home game of the season 13–4 on March 6 to Nazareth College at Higgins Stadium.
Junior Juliana Valli is a striker on the field hockey team and a physical therapy major in the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance. Valli is one of 13 health science majors on her team.

Student-athletes enhance their health science education on the playing field

By Ana Gavilanes, Contributing Writer October 17, 2023
Beyond their experiences in the classroom, student-athletes at Ithaca College are expanding their knowledge of the human body through the grind of practice sessions and the excitement of game days. 
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