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The women's tennis team will lean on Senior Sara Steinberg and sophomore Sara Sposito this spring season.

Women’s tennis vying NCAA bid with a bounce back year

By Jack Murray, Senior writer • March 24, 2021
After feeling robbed of a comeback season last spring, the women's tennis team is ready to bounce back behind an improved group of sophomores.
Head tennis coach Chris Hayes '16 servers balls at practice March 2 in the Gazer Arena. As a Bomber, he earned multiple Empire 8 honors.

Former tennis player serves in new role as head coach

By Tommy Mumau, Staff Writer • March 11, 2021
When former head coach Bill Austin decided to step away from the program after 20 years, Chris Hayes ’16, who played for and served as assistant coach with him, was promoted to fill the role shortly.
From left, senior Brianna Ruback and graduate student Jane Alkhazov will lead the women's tennis team for the 2020 spring sesaon.

Women’s tennis focused on building team chemistry

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer • February 27, 2020
The Ithaca College women's tennis team is focused on building strong team chemistry to improve their chances at success this season.
Alkhazov has torn her labrum and rotator cuff during her tennis career.

Overcoming obstacles: Junior returns from shoulder injury

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor • March 20, 2019
Junior tennis player Jane Alkhazov tore her labor in the first match of her sophomore year, but has returned this season after intense rehabilitation.
Jane Alkhazov '20

Women’s tennis aims to stay healthy and improve play

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor • February 27, 2019
The Ithaca College women's tennis team is hoping to improve their record within the Liberty League, despite having only six players on the roster.
Junior Caroline Dunn looks to hit the ball back during the match against Skidmore College on March 25 at the Athletics and Events Center. The Bombers only have eight players on the women’s tennis team this season.

Women’s tennis works around small roster this season

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer • March 28, 2018
The Ithaca College women's tennis team is battling injuries this season, which brings their active roster down to seven players.
Men's and women's tennis falls to Rochester 7–2

Men’s and women’s tennis falls to Rochester 7–2

By Caitie Ihrig, Senior Writer • February 19, 2018
The Ithaca College men's and women's tennis teams both fell to the University of Rochester 7–2 on Feb. 19
Sophomore Caroline Dunn finishing her swing during her doubles match with teammate, senior Haley Kusak. Dunn and Kusak won their match against Hamilton College 8–4.

Women’s tennis loses match to Hamilton College on Senior Day

By Annette Hogan, Staff Writer • April 16, 2017
The Ithaca College women's tennis team had a hard fought battle against Hamilton College, but lost at home by the score of 5–4 on senior day.
Freshman Brianna Ruback about to hit the ball to the other side of the court during her match in the win against SUNY New Paltz 6–3.

IC women’s tennis takes down SUNY New Paltz 6–3

By Annette Hogan, Staff Writer • April 1, 2017
The women's tennis team came out on top at home against SUNY New Paltz 6–3. This is the first time the team defeated the Hawks since the 2009 season.
Senior Haley Kusak goes to hit the ball in her doubles match with sophomore Caroline Dunn. Kusak and Dunn lost to seniors Hannah More and Katarina Kostovic 8–5 March 5 in the Glazer Arena.

Women’s tennis falls to William Smith College

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • March 5, 2017
The women's tennis team lost 6–3 to William Smith College March 5. The Bombers lost all three of the doubles matches, but won three singles matches.
Freshman Colten Lavery competes against St. Lawrence University senior Marco Amendola in his singles match. Lavery won with scores of 7–5 and 6–2.

Tennis splits matches against St. Lawrence University

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • February 26, 2017
The Ithaca College men's tennis team defeated St. Lawrence University 8–1 while the women lost 7–2 in their home season opener.

IC women’s tennis competes in Mary Hosking Invitational

By Annette Hogan, Contributing Writer • September 12, 2016
The Ithaca College women's tennis team played in the Mary Hosking Invitational Sept. 10–11 in Geneva, New York.
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