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THE ITHACAN

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THE ITHACAN

The pros and cons of using grass fields against turf fields in the sport of soccer.

Grass versus turf fields takes root for women’s soccer team

By Maddison Murnane, Staff Writer October 20, 2015
The women’s soccer team continues to play on Carp Wood Field, a grass field, while many rival schools have transitioned to turf over the past few years.
From left, senior midfielder Julie Winn passes the ball while SUNY-Farmingdale freshman midfielder Melissa Lijo defends during the Bombers’ 3-0 win Oct. 13 on Carp Wood Field.

Bombers hungry to return to top of Empire 8 perch

By Steve Derderian, Staff Writer October 24, 2012
The women’s soccer team is on the verge of making history with an unbeaten record, but the Bombers’ first priority is regaining something it hasn’t had since 2009 — an Empire 8 Conference title.
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