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The Ithaca College womens basketball team has had 13 or more steals in five of their last seven games and in that time have compiled a 6-1 record behind fast and gritty defense.

Defense defines driven women’s basketball squad

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer January 25, 2024
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team is now holding a record of 13–3 and have been dominating Liberty League play. Through that run, the Bombers’ staunch defensive effort has been on full display. 
From left, Yellowjackets senior guard Kat Jenks retreats into defensive position as Bombers first-year guard Tori Drevna drives left into the lane.

Women’s basketball flies past Yellowjackets

By Rory Mastine, Staff Writer December 8, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team fought its way past the University of Rochester Yellowjackets in a 62–54 battle Dec. 6 en route to their sixth win of the season. 
From left, senior Grace Isaksen, first-year student Amanda Zweifler, sophomore Peyton Miller and senior Jennifer Pitts celebrate a point for the volleyball team.

Athletics victory song makes dreams come true

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor March 22, 2023
While “You Make My Dreams (Come True)” is far from a traditional victory song, Will Rothermel, former associate director of Athletics, said the energetic intro made it the perfect celebration song.
Senior forward Emily Dorn prepares to shoot a free throw in the Ithaca College Womens basketball teams NCAA Division III Tournament game against La Roche University on March 3.

Q&A: Athlete discusses end of season and conference accolades

By Eleanor Kay, Managing Editor March 8, 2023
As the Ithaca College women’s basketball team wrapped up a successful 2022–23 regular season, senior forward Emily Dorn was named Liberty League Player of the Year.
From left, Marietta College junior guard Olivia Gribble, Ithaca College graduate student guard Cara Volpe, Marietta senior guard Devin Hefner and Marietta junior forward Makenzie Wilson spread out across the court.

Late free throws sink women’s basketball in NCAA tournament

By Flynn Hynes, Staff Writer March 5, 2023
In the second round of the NCAA Division III tournament, the Ithaca College women's basketball team lost 44–42 in a nailbiter against the Marieta College Pioneers on March 4. 
From left, La Roche University senior guard Danajah Sanders looks to pass the ball over the Bombers senior guard Camryn Coffey. Coffey put up 11 points off the bench in the Bomber victory.

Women’s basketball advances over La Roche in 58–42 win

By Tess Ferguson, Assistant Sports Editor March 4, 2023
In the first round of the NCAA Division III tournament on March 3, the Ithaca College women’s basketball team cruised past the La Roche University Redhawks in a 58–42 victory.
From left, Bombers first-year student guard Zoraida Icabalceta drives the ball past Skidmore College junior forward Julia Blanck and sophomore guard Becca Horger.

Skidmore upsets IC women’s basketball in Liberty League Championship

By Flynn Hynes, Contributing Writer February 26, 2023
The Ithaca College women's basketball team lost to the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds 54–52 Feb. 26 for the Liberty League Championship
Sophomore forward Annabella Yorio drives to the basket while RPI senior forward Heather Converse tries to defend.

Women’s basketball cruises to conference championship game

By Flynn Hynes, Contributing Writer February 25, 2023
The Ithaca College women's basketball team defeated the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers on Feb. 24 in a 73–39 blowout in the Ben Light Gymnasium. 
The Bombers bench looks on during a game against Union College on Feb. 3. The Bombers won the matchup 64—48 despite having four inactive athletes at the time.

Women’s basketball works to overcome thin roster

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer February 15, 2023
When the Ithaca College women’s basketball team beat the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers on Jan. 28, it did so with just nine active players and seven unable to suit up.
From left, junior guard Mya Richardson and senior forward Kaleesha Joseph of the Tigers defend against the Bombers graduate student forward Lindsey Albertelli while senior forward Emily Dorn watches on during a matchup Feb. 7.

Dominant first quarter carries women’s basketball over RIT

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer February 8, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team took on the Rochester Institute of Technology on Feb. 7 in a ferocious game where the Bombers came out on top 78–46. 
From left, Bombers senior guard Camryn Coffey drives past Thoroughbreds sophomore guard Sarah Chambers.

Women’s basketball slips past Skidmore in Senior Day win

By Billy Wood, Staff Writer February 7, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team defeated the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds 52–49 on Senior Day Feb. 4 in the Ben Light Gymnasium. 
From left, senior guard Kendall Degenhardt of the Dutchwomen tries to defend against junior guard Hannah Polce of the Bombers on Feb. 3.

Women’s basketball defeats Union on Cancer Awareness Night

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor February 4, 2023
It took more than 30 minutes, but the Ithaca College women’s basketball team found its groove in a 64–48 win over the Union College Dutchwomen on the team’s Cancer Awareness Night.
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