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Madison Mulligan, assistant coach for the Ithaca College women's lacrosse team, was among a select group of coaches to join the IWLCA Aspire Program. The program seeks to advance coaches' professional expertise.

Women’s lacrosse assistant coach takes step forward with Aspire program

By Flynn Hynes, Sports Editor • October 9, 2024
Madison Mulligan, assistant coach for the Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team, eagerly embraces the opportunities ahead as she embarks on her journey in the IWLCA Aspire Program.
From left, senior midfielder Molly Davis attempts to slow down driving sophomore attacker Lily Cody. The Bombers captured their first Liberty League championship in the 11–10 victory.

Bombers capture first Liberty League title in overtime thriller

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • May 5, 2024
Despite the rain, it was a phenomenal day at Higgins Stadium as the Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team successfully completed its revenge tour and won its first Liberty League Championship against No. 7 William Smith in an 11–10 overtime win. 

Ithacan Overtime | On the Field with Sydney Phillips

By Alliey Magistro, Mei Dennison, Peter Milburn, and Kian Whelahan • April 19, 2024

Sydney Phillips, an Ithaca College Women’s Lacrosse team midfielder, has been dominant in her senior season, scoring 32 goals through 12 games. Today, she sits down with Alliey Magistro, the host of...

Bombers' sophomore attacker Lily Cody attempts to blitz past Engineers' graduate student midfielder Megan Shay as junior midfielder Ella Graff trails Cody.

Bombers continue Liberty League supremacy in win over Engineers

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • April 13, 2024
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team took home yet another key Liberty League win on April 13 against the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers. The Bombers swept up the Engineers in a 20–5 win during one of the rainiest games they may have had yet this season.
Junior defense Kaitlyn Russell rushes past a pursuing Herons' senior attack Emily Griffin on April 10. This was the first win for the Bombers against the Herons since 2021.

Bombers throttle No. 2 Herons in revenge game with statement victory

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • April 10, 2024
It was definitely a great day to be a Bomber as the No. 18 ranked Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team absolutely crushed the current No. 2 ranked team in the country, the William Smith College Herons, in a decisive 16–3 victory.
Senior attack Maizy Veitch circles back towards the front of the goal as three Dutchwomen attempt to hold of her offensive attack in Dutchwomen territory.

Bombers down Dutchwomen in Liberty League showdown

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • March 31, 2024
Higgins Stadium was packed for a Liberty League matchup between Ithaca College women’s lacrosse and Union College on March 30. Luckily, the Bombers avenged a loss from last season and dominated the game to achieve an 11–9 victory. 
Bombers' senior attack/midfield Chloe Nordyke tracks the ball as Cardinals' junior defense Jillian Genther trails behind in the Bombers' 13–11 victory March 23.

Bombers brace the cold and secure a victory over the Cardinals

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • March 23, 2024
It was an ice cold afternoon on Higgins Field when the No. 21 Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team took on the No. 23 St. John Fisher University Cardinals in a tough, nail-biting 13–11 win

‘How IC Sports’ – Sports Editor Tess Ferguson

December 6, 2023
This week, host junior David Schurter speaks with junior Tess Ferguson on how she got into journalism, being the sports editor at The Ithacan, and balancing her responsibilities at The Ithacan and the women's lacrosse team.
From left, sophomore defender Lauren Russell, senior goalkeeper Lexi Held, senior attacker Chloe Nordyke and head coach Karrie Moore pack donated non-perishables into the bed of a truck.

Trick or treating for the community: Women’s lacrosse gives back

By Billy Wood, Assistant Sports Editor • November 2, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team set out into the night this Halloween, collecting canned food for a local community center and bringing their caring attitudes along the way. 
From left, Brewers' senior midfielder Trina Chou defends against the Bombers' first-year student attacker Leigh Naturale as she fights for the ball with Brewers' first-year student midfielder Tess Billings.

Women’s lacrosse downs Vassar in conference semifinals

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • May 8, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team won a high-scoring affair against the Vassar College Brewers on May 5 21–13, advancing to the Liberty League Championship game.
From left, Skidmore College junior attacker Gabriella Modesti rides Ithaca College junior defender Maggie Mandel in transition during the Bombers' 11–4 win on May 2, 2023. The Bombers advanced to the Liberty League semifinals after.

Bombers thump Thoroughbreds in Liberty League Quarterfinals

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • May 3, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team scored double digits for the third game in a row to take down the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds 11–4 in the first round of the Liberty League Tournament.
From left, graduate student Alexa Ritchie and Megan Motkowski '22 will be participating in the Gorges Ithaca Half Marathon that will take place on June 17.

Former lacrosse players take on local half marathon

By David Schurter, Staff Writer • May 3, 2023
Ritchie and Motkowski are training to participate in the Gorges Ithaca Half Marathon, a 13.1-mile race that will take place June 17.
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