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The Ithaca College women's soccer team all run happily with each other. The Bombers beat the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds 2-0 to advance to the Liberty League Championships on Nov. 8.

Women’s soccer advances to Liberty League Championship with shutout win

By Flynn Hynes, Sports Editor • November 10, 2024

The Ithaca College women’s soccer team dominated early, scoring within minutes against the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds on Nov. 8. The Bombers’ 2-0 win secures them a spot in the Liberty League Championship. “We're...

The Ithaca College women's soccer team won its regular season finale over the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers at Carp Wood Field Nov. 3. Pictured, junior forward Ava Detorie sends a ball towards the goal.

Women’s soccer takes regular season finale over Engineers

By Noa Ran-Ressler, Managing Editor • November 3, 2024
On a frigid and gray Saturday afternoon, the Ithaca College women’s soccer team took the field for its final regular season game against the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers on Nov. 2. The Bombers consistently capitalized on gaps in the Engineers’ defense, securing a first-place finish in the Liberty League with a 3-0 win.
The Ithaca College women's soccer team is making a push towards another Liberty League Championship. Graduate student midfielder Sarah Sinnott is at the center of the Bombers' success this season.

Graduate student powering women’s soccer team’s succes

By Alise Polselli, Staff Writer • October 18, 2024
Graduate student midfielder Sarah Sinnott came to Ithaca College after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh to obtain her masters in mental performance, with a concentration in sports psychology. She became a standout player for the Bombers’ women's soccer team, bringing her experience and the force of Division I play to the Division III field. 
The Ithaca College women's soccer team slipped past the St. Lawrence Saints 1-0 Oct. 5. Pictured, Sophomore forward Jayne Bogel pushes the ball upfield for the Bombers.

Cascone’s olimpico leads Bombers past Saints

By Alise Polselli, Staff Writer • October 7, 2024
The Ithaca College women’s soccer team won a hard-fought game on Carp Wood Field Oct. 5. The crowd exploded for senior midfielder Julia Cascone’s Olimpico goal, breaking an 87-minute drought, and the expected tie. 
The Ithaca College women's soccer team played to a draw with the No. 16 University of Rochester Yellowjackets Sept. 27. Pictured, junior forward Ava Detorie sets up to make a move on offense.

Women’s Soccer fights to 1-1 draw with No. 7 University of Rochester

By Alise Polselli, Contributing Writer • September 29, 2024
The Bombers played an electric — yet low-scoring — game against the University of Rochester Yellowjackets this Friday, Sept. 27 at Carp Wood Field. It was an incredibly hard-fought game, with Rochester scoring a game-tying goal with three minutes left. the battle ending in a Both teams rallied for their players the entire game, which ended in a 1-1 tie. 
The Polar Plunge, an annual event that fundraises for Special Olympic New York, was hosted on March 23 by the Student-Athlete Advisory Council. Volunteers that raised over $25 line up to take the plunge in freezing conditions.

Ithaca College athletes dive into Special Olympics support

By Jess Moskowitz, Staff Writer • March 27, 2024
The Ithaca College Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) organized a team for the annual Polar Plunge on March 23, an event aimed at raising money and awareness for athletes competing in the Special Olympics. 
Junior goalkeeper Grace Hickey clears the ball upfield following a save. Hickey is currently leading the Liberty League with only six goals allowed as of Oct. 31.

Junior goalkeeper guides Bombers to defensive success

By David Schurter, Staff Writer • November 2, 2023
The team boasts a strong defensive squad up the roster, but the leader of the defense has been junior goalkeeper Grace Hickey. So far this season, Hickey posts a 9–2–4 record and has only allowed six goals, adding 10 shutouts to her statistics.
From left, junior midfielder Julia Cascone and RIT senior defender Elle Hallock compete for a header as sophomore forward Riley Brodrick looks on.

Women’s soccer draws RIT without score

By Jess Moskowitz, Staff Writer • October 25, 2023
On Oct. 24, the Ithaca College women’s soccer team took on the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers at Carp Wood Field where both benches were electric from the start. 
From left, sophomore defender Ali Amari and junior midfielder Julia Cascone have contributed to the Ithaca College women's soccer team's valuable depth. Amari scored her first collegiate goal during the Bombers' 10–1 victory over Elmira College on Sept. 1.

Contribution runs deep throughout women’s soccer team

By David Schurter, Staff Writer • September 20, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s soccer program, the defending Liberty League Champions, are off to a 4–1–1 start this season. The team’s success has been driven by its newfound depth across the roster.
Senior defender Clare Sunderland celebrates during the Ithaca College women's soccer team's 5–0 victory over Mount Saint Mary College.

Women’s soccer blanks Knights in 5–0 shutout

By Jess Moskowitz, Contributing Writer • September 7, 2023
The Ithaca College women's soccer team delivered another dominant performance at Carp Wood field on Sept. 6, completing a 5–0 victory against the Mount Saint Mary College Knights.
Jeff Long, head coach of the men's lacrosse team and former assistant coach for the women's soccer team, announced his retirement June 1 after serving the program for 36 seasons.

Longtime men’s lacrosse head coach announces retirement

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor • June 2, 2023
Ithaca College announced June 1 that Jeff Long, head coach of the men’s lacrosse team, has retired after 36 seasons with the program.
From left, first-year student midfielders Ali Amari and Kaelyn Fernandez of the women’s soccer team and St. Lawrence University Saints sophomore midfielder Alyvia Ronning chase after the ball.

Women’s soccer first-year students making statement on the field

By Dustin Terry • October 25, 2022
First-year students Ali Amari and Kaelyn Fernandez have made the most of their debut seasons for the Ithaca College women’s soccer team, stepping into big roles as the season began
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