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The Ithaca College softball team concluded the regular season with a doubleheader sweep of the Rochester Institite of Technology Tigers on May 3. This was the program's best regular season finish since 2006.

Softball concludes best regular season since 2006 with sweep

By Isabella McSweeney, Staff Writer • May 5, 2025
The Ithaca College softball team closed a historic season on a high note with a doubleheader against the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers on May 3 at Kostrinsky Field. The Bombers swept the Tigers 12-0 in five innings and 5-1 in seven.
Junior Cate Murray transferred to Ithaca College from Division I Colgate University ahead of the 2024-2025 academic school year. So far, Murray is not only filling up the box score for the softball team, but she has also been able to work on her passion of media through the Sports Media major and IC Creative Media Team.

Division-I transfer finds her place on and off the diamond at IC

By Isabella McSweeney, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025
For many athletes, getting into a Division I program means they have made it. They gain access to cutting edge facilities, experienced coaches and a path to the pros. For junior softball player Cate Murray, D-I was not the right fit.
The Ithaca College softball team swept the St. Lawrence University Saints in its second consecutive doubleheader April 19. The Bombers put up 15 runs across the two games to secure the sweep.

Softball completes doubleheader sweep of Saints

By Isabella McSweeney, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025
The Ithaca College softball team tallied two Liberty League wins against the St. Lawrence University Saints on April 19. An early start time and multiple rain delays did not deter the team as it defeated the Saints 5-3 and 10-2.
The Ithaca College softball team split its doubleheader with the Clarkson University Golden Knights at Kostrinsky Field April 19. Senior pitcher Anna Cornell set the program's strikeout record on the afternoon.

Anna Cornell sets program strikeout record in softball’s doubleheader split

By Isabella McSweeney, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025
The Ithaca College softball team witnessed history in the making in a doubleheader against its Liberty League Championship Tournament rival, the Clarkson University Golden Knights, on April 18. Senior pitcher Anna Cornell broke IC’s career strikeout record — the first player to do so in over 20 years. 
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 • 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, Senior Writer • 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.
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