Preview: Liberty League Championships Spring 2026

By Graham Goodman, Noah Antidormi, Tate Mosher, Lyla Doran, Zach Schneider, Isabella McSweeney, and Antonio Vengoechea • April 29, 2026

As Ithaca College students prepare for finals at the culmination of the school year, spring season student-athletes are preparing for the Liberty League Championship Tournament following the culmination of their regular seasons. The Ithacan has you prepared for what to know ahead of competition for the Spring 2026 hardware.

Women’s lacrosse’s presence felt across the field for upset win

By Lyla Doran, Assistant Sports Editor • April 19, 2026

The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team overcame a four-point deficit to upset the No. 24 St. John Fisher Cardinals 15-11 on April 17 at Higgins Stadium to conclude their regular season at home. Forcing turnovers and embracing the ride game was crucial for the Bombers, giving them the edge in the second quarter. 

Women’s lacrosse suffers a tough loss against No. 7 ranked opponent

By Meaghan Baggoo, Staff Writer • April 13, 2026

Despite starting off as a close game, the Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team fell 18-5 to the No. 7 William Smith College Herons on April 8 at Higgins Stadium. The Bombers got on the board first with...

Club sports serve as a pathway to varsity level athletics

By Lyla Doran, Assistant Sports Editor • April 2, 2026

While club and varsity sports operate as independent units, participants are all athletes on one campus. As a Division III school, opportunities arise for club athletes to play on a bigger field, and vice versa. For senior lacrosse goalkeeper Nichole Allan, the chance did not come until her final semester at Ithaca College. 

First home game for women’s lacrosse brings a disappointing loss in double overtime

By Lyla Doran, Assistant Sports Editor • March 9, 2026

After fighting into double overtime, the No. 23 Ithaca College women’s lacrosse fell 15-14 to the University of Scranton Royals on March 7 at Higgins Stadium. The Bombers held a steady lead from the middle of the first quarter into the fourth quarter, but could not hang on to the No. 17 Division III team. The team’s first home game of 2026 also marked its first loss of the season.

Women’s lacrosse eyes third Liberty League title

By Alliey Magistro, Senior Writer • February 25, 2026

It is officially the beginning of spring sports at Ithaca College, which marks the start of the Ithaca College women’s lacrosse 2026 season. The Bombers finished their 2025 season with a 14-7 overall record, earning them a spot in the NCAA Division III Championship after securing their second title as Liberty League Champions in back-to-back seasons. After going 7-3 in Liberty League play and advancing to NCAAs, the Bombers’ season ended when they lost in the second round to No. 2 Middlebury College 20-5. 

Women’s lacrosse secures back-to-back Liberty League titles

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • May 6, 2025

The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team was jumping with joy and dancing in the rain after defeating the Union College Garnet Chargers on May 4. Despite the heavy rain and fog, the Bombers fought hard and clawed their way to back-to-back Liberty League Championship Tournament titles. The win marked Ithaca’s second Liberty League title in program history.

Women’s lacrosse escapes nailbiter with victory over RIT

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • May 4, 2025

A pendulum swings freely when it is put out of balance. If a pendulum is pulled to one side, it will swing back and forth until it has returned to equilibrium. The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team gutted out a pendulum-like victory over the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers on May 2, thanks to a game-winning goal in the final minutes.

Women’s lacrosse takes down Vassar in Liberty League quarterfinals

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • April 30, 2025

In its return to the postseason, the Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team played like the weather, with the offense striking like lightning and defeating the Vassar College Brewers 19-10 at Higgins Stadium.

Women’s lacrosse prepares for postseason play following senior day win

By Isabella McSweeney, Staff Writer • April 29, 2025

The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team rejoiced on Senior Day as it defeated the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds 19-11 April 26. The game marked the end of the regular season, with the Bombers holding a 10-6 overall and 7-3 in-conference record.

Second half surge is not enough as Bombers fall to Continentals at home

By Noa Ran-Ressler, Managing Editor • April 23, 2025

Ithaca College women’s lacrosse fell to the Hamilton College Continentals 17-11 April 22 in a highly contested match. The Continentals’ powerful offense, coupled with their suffocating defense, left the Bombers unable to overcome the deficit.

First-year student-athletes headline strong spring sports season

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

As the 2024-25 academic year comes to a close, the student-athletes of Ithaca College find themselves amid another season of spring sports. For several Bombers teams, they have looked toward first-year players for immediate contributions and their faith in recent recruits has been rewarded.