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Wrestling wrapped up another season with an All-American finish from senior Xavier Pommells in the 184 lb bracket. However, the team is looking to achieve more next year as they hope to get on the podium as a team.

All-American finish from Xavier Pommells headlines wrestling’s performance at nationals

By Jacob Infald, Co-Sports Editor • March 21, 2025
On March 14 and 15, the Ithaca College wrestling team wrapped up another season with a 42nd place finish at the NCAA Division lll National Championship. Despite falling short of lofty preseason goals that included competing for a national team title, the team still holds its head high led by senior Xavier Pommells who recorded an All-American finish by placing eighth overall in the 184 lb bracket. 
Ithaca first-year student Tomah Gummow gets his squad going with a victory in the 125 pound bout.

Bombers shutout the Cardinals to conclude the regular season

By Jacob Infald, Co-Sports Editor • February 21, 2025

Only 20 seconds had passed, but senior Jackson Gray of the Ithaca College men’s wrestling team was all over Trevor Sheehan of the St. John Fisher University Cardinals during the 174 pound bout. One takedown,...

Brian Bienus squares off with his opponenet. His technical fall was one of nine bonus point victories for the Bombers.

Bombers blank the Red Dragons in late-season duel

By Jacob Infald, Co-Sports Editor • February 14, 2025

The Ithaca College Bombers shut the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons out in a dominating 51-0 victory Feb. 12 at Ben Light Gymnasium.  The Bombers attacked the rival Red Dragons early in each bout. After...

The Ithaca College wrestling team continued its early season success coming out of the break. The team prepares for its next competition Feb. 8 at 12 p.m. at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts

Wrestling pins down early season success

By Jacob Infald, Co-Sports Editor • February 1, 2025

The No. 16 Ithaca College wrestling team is off to a dominant start with a strong 11–2 record in dual meets. As the team gears up for the final stretch of the regular season, the wrestlers have their...

The Ithaca College women's basketball team celebrates after its early season win over the Vassar College Brewers Dec. 6.

Bombers compete over the winter break

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • January 23, 2025
While the Ithaca College student and faculty body returned home for winter break, many varsity teams remained in action over the break. Basketball, swimming and diving, track and field, men’s wrestling and gymnastics all competed during the academic recess, putting up multiple impressive performances.
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, Co-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, Head 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, Co-Sports Editor • 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, Podcast Editor • 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.
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