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First-year setter Maddie Cox sets up a shot for sophomore middle blocker Aleka Darko during the Ithaca College volleyball teams 3–2 win over SUNY Geneseo on Sept. 3 in the Ben Light Gymnasium.

Volleyball splits Saturday series at Bomber Invitational

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor September 5, 2022
The Ithaca College volleyball team had highs and lows Sept. 3, winning a five-set match over the SUNY Geneseo Knights before falling in three sets to the No. 19 Gustavus Adolphus College Gusties.
From left, Sophomore Alexa Darko and Faith Sabatier both led the team in kills, with 23 and 5 respectively, in the teams contest against Swarthmore College on Sept. 2

Bombers win close season opener against Swarthmore

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor September 4, 2022
In a tumultuous game that took until the final set to be decided, the Ithaca College volleyball team came out on top 3–2 in the Ben Light Gymnasium to open the season on a high note.
From left, sophomore Faith Sabatier and senior Grace Isaksen of the Ithaca College volleyball team. Despite a good Liberty League performance in 2021, the Bombers are looking to improve on their record.

Volleyball expecting big season with young roster

By Nicolas Rosado, Staff Writer August 31, 2022
The Ithaca College volleyball team is ready to begin its second season back since the COVID-19 pandemic with the upcoming season quickly approaching.
From left, junior midfielder Brianna Lennon, senior Julia OSullivan and sophomore attacker Maizy Veitch compete in their respective sports. The Ithaca College field hockey, gymnastics and womens lacrosse teams were among the 10 programs that received funding from this donation.

IC alumna donates over $600,000 to women’s sports

By Tommy Mumau, Sports Editor April 18, 2022
All Ithaca College women’s athletics programs are now endowed, after an anonymous alum donated over $600,000 to 10 women’s teams.
The Ithaca College field hockey team is one of the six squads representing the Bombers in the Liberty League postseason. The team clinched the No. 1 seed in the tournament after its win Oct. 22.

Six Ithaca College teams set to appear in postseason

By Daniel King, Staff Writer October 28, 2021
As the fall regular season winds down for Ithaca College Athletics, postseason tournaments are set to begin, and six teams are looking to bring home a Liberty League Championship.
Ithaca College released its new spectator policy Aug. 31, setting guidelines for games on campus. The policy requires masks at indoor events but encourages them outdoors.

New spectator policy puts IC fans back in the stands

By Kyle DeSantis, Staff Writer September 8, 2021
Following a spring season of sporting events with no fans in the stands, Ithaca College has announced that full capacity crowds will be back in place this fall for all venues that host athletic events
The Ithaca College volleyball team prepared for the 2021 season by holding its annual lift-off competition, keeping its athletes focused during the summer.

Volleyball team trains through summer lift-off competition

By Tommy Mumau, Assistant sports editor September 2, 2021
The Ithaca College volleyball team held its annual lift-off competition this summer to ensure that it is prepared to compete when the season tips off.
Senior Jaelyn Hershberger and junior Jennifer Pitts will help the volleyball team usher in a faster style of play this season.

Volleyball team brings new style into the new season

By Connor Glunt, Sports editor August 26, 2021
With the regular season right around the corner, the Ithaca College volleyball team is ready and eager to get back on the court.
Junior outside hitter Reagan Stone and freshman Monet People make a block during the Bombers game against Ohio Wesleyan on Aug. 30.

Volleyball defeats Wisconsin-La Crosse at Bomber Invitational

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer September 2, 2019
The Ithaca College women's volleyball team defeated Wisconsin-La Crosse and Ohio Wesleyan University at the Bomber Invitational Aug. 30 and 31.
From left, freshman setter/libero Cary Garone prepares a set for junior captain Syline Kim while freshman right side hitter Christine Flannery gets into position during the Bombers matchup against Baptist Bible College on Saturday.

Women’s Volleyball: Blue and Gold finish second at Bomber Invitational

By Alex Holt, Staff Writer September 11, 2012
The Ithaca College volleyball team scored a comeback victory against Baptist Bible College but lost in the Bomber Invitational's championship match against Union College on Saturday.

Video: Ithaca College Fall Sports Preview

Varsity sports at Ithaca College are gearing up for the fall season. Listen to what they are doing to prepare and how they plan to tackle hurdles ahead.
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