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The Ithaca College wrestling team hosted its annual Bomber Invitational Nov. 1-2 to kick off the 2024-25 season. Pictured, the team warms up before competition begins.

Wrestling takes home bronze at its annual Bomber Invitational

By David Schurter, Assistant Sports Editor • November 4, 2024
For the first time since the 2024 NCAA Division III Championships on March 15 and 16, the Ithaca College men’s wrestling team took to the mat at its 40th annual season-opening Bomber Invitational on Nov. 1-2. Out of the 11 teams at the meet, the team saw itself in fourth place after day one with 46 points and concluded day two and the invitational in third place with 151.5 points.
Bombers' sophomore Konrad Parker pins Cardinals' junior Ciaran Edwards in the first period of the Bombers' match with Wesleyan University on Feb. 3.

Wrestling shows strong performances in the Ithaca Quad

By Flynn Hynes, Assistant Sports Editor • February 5, 2024
The Ithaca College men’s wrestling team competed in the Ithaca Quad on Feb. 3, dominating in all three matches in a pinning frenzy. Throughout the three matches, the Bombers racked up 14 wins by fall.
From left, assistant coach Eze Chukwuezi '23 and junior Xavier Pommells train together in the Glazer Arena. The Ithaca College wrestling team's coaching staff is made up entirely of program alumni.

In-house coaching staff keeps Bombers wrestling connected

By Jacob Infald, Contributing Writer • December 1, 2023
When the Ithaca College wrestling team returned to campus this fall, the practice room was more crowded than normal. However, there is still familiarity in the room — on top of the new athletes, there are five new assistant coaches, four of whom were athletes on the team last season.
Sophomore Wenchard Pierre-Louis won his weight class to advance to the National Championship, one of four Bombers to qualify.

Four wrestlers punch their tickets to national tournament

By Dustin Terry, Staff Writer • March 1, 2023
The Ithaca College wrestling team took second place in the NCAA Division III Mideast Regional, hosting the two-day tournament Feb. 24 and 25 in the Glazer Arena. 
Junior track and field athlete Isabella Lambert said she has to find alternative training methods during winter break because it can be too cold outside to run.

Athletes look to stay warm during winter break

By Emma Kersting, Staff Writer • November 30, 2022
Before Ithaca College athletes settle into their holiday plans, they need to consider how they will stay in shape before their return to campus and keep the season from slipping away during a hiatus.
Delaware Valley University sophomore wrestler Greg Croce flips IC first-year student wrestler Brian Bienus at the Ithaca Invitational on Nov. 5.

Wrestling welcomes fans back with strong Ithaca Invitational showing

By Aidan Charde and Daniel King • November 9, 2022
A raucous crowd gathered in the Glazer Arena on Nov. 4 and 5 to watch the first wrestling event hosted on campus that has allowed spectators since the 2019–20 season.
From left, senior Cara Volpe and graduate student Megan Yawman from Ithaca College drive against junior Olivia Middleton and senior Ava McCann from St. Lawrence University on Feb. 27.

IC jumps 30 spots in Learfield Directors’ Cup standings

By Dean Gutic, Staff Writer • April 20, 2022
Ithaca College sat at 44th in Division III after Fall 2021 in the Learfield Directors' Cup, but vaulted to the 14th spot thanks to strong winter performances.
Freshman Travis Jones runs takedown drills with freshman Luis Hernandez to get ready for Tri-meet against Oswego State and Jamestown Community College on Saturday Dec. 14 in the Ben Light Gymnasium.

Freshman wrestler takes down competition in first season

By Connor Wood • December 11, 2019
Staff writer Connor Wood sat down with freshman Travis Jones to discuss his early success and goals with the Ithaca College wrestling team.
Wrestling wins 'rumble' in Rumble & Tumble Meet at Cortland

Wrestling wins ‘rumble’ in Rumble & Tumble Meet at Cortland

By Shehanee Fernando, Staff Writer • February 15, 2019
The Ithaca College men's wrestling team defeated SUNY Cortland at the 3rd Annual Rumble and Tumble Meet in Cortland.
Senior Ricky Gomez wrestles an opponent from Wilkes University during a home match in Ben Light Gymnasium on February 15th.

Winter sports update: Wrestling

By Steve Derderian, Staff Writer • February 21, 2013
Take a peek at what the Wrestling team is up to at this point in the season.
Then-freshman Dominick Giacolone takes position against a Centenary College opponent during the 2010 Ithaca Invitational in Ben Light Gymnasium. Giacolone has come back this season after suffering from a knee injury.

Wrestling team welcomes back Dominick Giacolone as postseason approaches

By Steve Derderian, Staff Writer • February 6, 2013
Wrestler Dominick Giacolone returns to the team after missing the end of last year with a knee injury
Senior Jules Doliscar goes in for a takedown during the season opening invitiational.

Wrestling team hits its stride in crucial month of February

By Steve Derderian, Staff Writer • January 31, 2013
Wrestling team always finds its stride in February, readying for NCAA competition
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