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Junior catcher Haley Petrucci fist bumps her coach after reaching base. Petrucci started both games of the doubleheader and recorded two hits in the Bombers' game one victory.

Softball splits doubleheader against Union as offense stagnates in game 2

By Isabella McSweeney, Staff Writer April 7, 2025
The Ithaca College softball team faced a rollercoaster of emotions April 4 in a doubleheader against the Union College Garnet Chargers. The Bombers entered the matchup with a 22-1 all-time record against the Garnet Chargers, with their last loss being in 2003. They defended their record with a 10-0, five-inning win in game one, but fell 2-1 to the Garnet Chargers in game two.
The Ithaca College softball team took down the SUNY Geneseo Knights in game one of its scheduled doubleheader, before game two was washed away by the rain.

Softball demolishes Knights in rain-shortened afternoon

By Isabella McSweeney, Staff Writer April 5, 2025
The Ithaca College softball team battled the SUNY Geneseo Knights, stormy weather and a cancelled game two to come out victorious in a planned doubleheader April 2.
The Ithaca College softball team completed its spring break trip with a 9-1 record. The team returns to action March 29 at SUNY Oneonta.

Softball team uses spring break trip to serve up success

By Isabella McSweeney, Staff Writer March 26, 2025
As the seasons change and clocks reset, the Ithaca College softball team is springing ahead of the competition. Spring break meant the Bombers went down to Orlando, Florida, for a breakneck 10 games in five days and one-of-a-kind team building opportunity.
First-year student Taylor Brunn winds up in a game against Alfred University on April 9. Brunn, first-year pitcher Mady Rowell and senior pitcher Ainsley Rogers had not pitched in a collegiate game prior to this season but have played key roles in 2024.

Collegiate inexperience does not phase Bombers’ tightly connected pitching staff

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor April 13, 2024
In 2023, the Ithaca College softball team played three pitchers throughout its season, all of which had pitched at least six innings the previous year. In 2024, the team has thrown four different pitchers onto the mound, three of which had never thrown a gametime collegiate pitch in their life.
The Ithaca College softball team break a huddle along the baseline during the team's doubleheader victories on March 26. Junior Anna Cornell pitched a no-hitter in game one.

Softball stonewalls Golden Flyers in dominant doubleheader victories

By Khari Bolden, Contributing Writer March 27, 2024
Kostrinsky Field saw a historic doubleheader on March 26 as the Ithaca College softball team mercy-ruled the Nazareth University Golden Flyers twice, winning by scores of 8–0 and 12–0 in five innings.
From left, senior outfielder Hudson Hassler and sophomore catcher Haley Petrucci will look to get back in the Liberty League championship with a squad that only rosters three seniors.

Softball looks to ignite young core in championship push

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor February 29, 2024
The Ithaca College softball team is adjusting to having a younger team this season. In spite of this, its high-powered hitting and new age pitching staff will look to get back to the promised land to dethrone a modern day Goliath.
After serving as the Ithaca College softball team's interim head coach for the 2023 season, Kelly Robichaud '16 as been promoted to the full time position.

Softball team names newest head coach

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor May 28, 2023
Ithaca College announced May 25 that Kelly Robichaud ’16 has been named head coach of the college’s softball team.
From left, SUNY Geneseo senior third baseman Iris Kahris and first-year student shortstop Bella Nadzan cover third base as Ithaca College sophomore third baseman Sela Scheinman slides in.

Bombers post consecutive shutouts to sweep SUNY Geneseo

By Ryan Collins, Contributing Writer May 4, 2023
The Ithaca College softball team swept its double header against the SUNY Geneseo Knights on May 3 at Kostrinksy Field.
First-year student catcher Haley Petrucci takes a swing in the Ithaca College softball team's doubleheader against Clarkson University.

Softball sweeps doubleheader against Clarkson

By Dean Gutic, Staff Writer April 29, 2023
The Ithaca College softball team won both games of its doubleheader against the Clarkson Golden Knights on April 27, walking off the first game 1–0 and winning the second 4–0 at Kostrinsky Field. 
From left, sophomore producers Carolina Cedraschi and Lindsey Peters, junior host Summar Lowe and sophomore producer Dylan Delaney pose on the ICTV set.

Students create ICTV show highlighting athletes of color

By David Schurter, Staff Writer April 19, 2023
This spring, Ithaca College Television is producing a new show, “Change in the Game,” which is focused on giving women in sports and athletes of color the spotlight they deserve.
From left, Union's sophomore catcher Nahnny Sobetzko attempts to tag sophomore first baseman Cynthia Ehrenfeld, who scored off of the run.

Softball strikes out Union in home doubleheader

By Aidan Charde and Ryan Collins April 16, 2023
The Ithaca College softball team won both games the first half of its doubleheader against the Union College Dutchwomen on April 15 on Kostrinsky Field.
After serving as the Ithaca College softball team's interim head coach for the 2023 season, Kelly Robichaud '16 as been promoted to the full time position.

Q&A: Interim head coach hopes to be a hit for softball team

By Noelle Cook, Contributing Writer March 28, 2023
As the Ithaca College softball team runs headfirst into its new season, it is doing so under the guidance of a new interim head coach, former Bomber standout Kelly Robichaud ’16.
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