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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 womens soccer teams 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 womens soccer teams 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 mens lacrosse team and former assistant coach for the womens 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
From left, Bombers first-year student defender Ali Amari clears the ball away from RPI sophomore forward Lea Michel.

Women’s soccer clinches playoffs with narrow win over RPI

By Dustin Terry, Staff Writer October 23, 2022
The Ithaca College women’s soccer team defeated the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Engineers 1–0 in its last regular season home game.
From left, senior midfielder Kylie Quinn of Bard College and first-year student midfielder Kaelyn Fernandez of the Bombers battle for the ball.

Women’s soccer blows past Bard on senior day

By Dustin Terry, Staff Writer October 10, 2022
The Ithaca College women’s soccer team celebrated senior day with a 6–0 win against Bard College on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Carp Wood Field.
From left, sophomore midfielder Julia Cascone of the Bombers tries to get the ball around Saints senior forward Erin OBrien.

Women’s soccer earns narrow victory over St. Lawrence

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor October 3, 2022
A late goal by graduate student midfielder Megan Buttinger gave the Ithaca College women’s soccer team a narrow 1–0 victory over the St. Lawrence University Saints on Oct. 1.
From left, senior defender Katrine Berg of the Herons chases first-year student forward Ava Detorie of the Bombers. The No. 5 ranked Herons won the game 3–0.

Women’s soccer falls in conference championship rematch

By Dustin Terry, Staff Writer September 29, 2022
The Ithaca College women’s soccer team suffered a 3–0 loss to fifth-ranked William Smith College on Sept. 28 at Carp Wood Field.
From left, first-year student goalkeeper Avery Byrnes and sophomore defender Grace Wolsieffer of the Cardinals look as senior Bomber forward Delaney Rutan shoots during the Ithaca College womens soccer teams match against St. John Fisher University on Sept. 20.

Women’s soccer notches big win over St. John Fisher

By Dustin Terry, Staff Writer September 21, 2022
The Ithaca College women’s soccer team got back to winning form with a dominant 5–0 victory over St. John Fisher University on Sept. 20 at Carp Wood Field.
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