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Sophomore guard Skylar Sinon started 22 out of 27 games last season and led the team with 76 assists. Sinon is predicted to help fill the gaps left by last season's seniors.

Men’s basketball aims to thrive in postseason

By Ryan Lemay, Staff Writer • November 14, 2019
After a tough loss in the league championship last year, the Ithaca College men's basketball team is working to bounce back and travel further in postseason.
Junior captain Riley Thompson calls an offensive play during a game against Hobart College on Jan. 25 in Ben Light Gymnasium. This is Thompson's second season as a team captain.

Junior continues to lead in second year as captain

By Eli Ehrbar, Staff Writer • February 19, 2019
Junior guard Riley Thompson is averaging 18 points per game this season and is currently in his second year as the team's captain.
Senior captain Matt Flood leaps towards the hoop to score a layup while being defended by two Skidmore defenders, including sophomore guard Noah Meren.

Men’s basketball defeats Skidmore College 94–62

By Max O’Neill, Staff Writer • February 4, 2019
The Ithaca College men's basketball team defeated Skidmore College 94–62 in a Liberty League matchup Feb. 1.
Freshman guard Skylar Sinon prepares to make a pass in a game against Hobart College on Jan. 25. Sinon has averaged 6.9 points per game this season.

Freshman guard steps right into starting lineup

By Ty Cunnington, Staff Writer • February 4, 2019
Freshman guard Skylar Sinon has had a strong start for the Bombers in his young collegiate career. The freshman has started in 13 games this season.
Senior forward Peter Ezema drives by two Statesmen defenders Jan. 25.

Men’s basketball drops Liberty League matchup to Hobart

By Max O’Neill, Staff Writer • January 28, 2019
The Ithaca College men's basketball team fell to Hobart College 92–81 in a Liberty League matchup in Ben Light Gymnasium.
Senior Matt Flood holds up his game sneakers, which have his best friend Zac Garcia’s initials on them to honor him during Flood’s senior season with the Bombers. Garcia died in a car accident Sept. 9.

Captain dedicates final season in honor of best friend

By Anna Harris, Staff Writer • November 27, 2018
Flood’s best friend, Zac Garcia, died in a car accident Sept. 9. Flood is wearing Garcia's initials on his sneakers this season.
Matt Flood '19

Men’s basketball looks to be conference champions

By Eli Ehrbar and Ty Cunnington • November 9, 2018
The Ithaca College men's basketball team is looking to win their first conference championship in the Liberty League.
Jim Mullins earned his 308th win as head coach of the ithaca College men’s basketball team in the Blue and Gold’s 82–67 victory over St. Lawrence University on Jan. 12.

WATCH: Mullins becomes winningest coach in program history

By Max O’Neill, Staff Writer • January 24, 2018
Jim Mullins, head coach for the Ithaca Bombers men's basketball team became the winningest coach in program history with 308 wins.
Senior guard Marc Chasin drives down the lane against Jordan Ayers, freshman forward and guard for SUNY Canton. The Bombers won 100–72 in Ben Light Gymnasium on Nov. 17.

Men’s basketball targets Florida for better recruits

By Connor Weingarten, Staff Writer • January 23, 2018
The men's basketball team has started to focus on recruiting players from Florida, an area the coaches recently discovered was full of quality talent.
Men's basketball beats RIT and St. Lawrence, falls to Clarkson

Men’s basketball beats RIT and St. Lawrence, falls to Clarkson

By Thad Hayford, Staff Writer • January 15, 2018
The men's college basketball team is now 10–4 overall with a 5–2 record in the Liberty League Conference.
Men's basketball competes in Land of Magic Tournament

Men’s basketball competes in Land of Magic Tournament

By Max O’Neill, Staff Writer • December 30, 2017
The Blue and Gold beat Brooklyn College 81–65 and lost to Hiram College 81–64 in Daytona, Florida in the Land of Magic Tournament.
Junior forward Miles Herman hands off the ball to senior guard Carroll Rich in the Bombers’ 86–84 win over SUNY Cortland on Nov. 28.

Transfer student joins Bombers and makes immediate impact

By Max O’Neill, Staff Writer • December 14, 2017
After transferring colleges twice, junior forward Miles Herman has found a place on the Ithaca College men's basketball team.
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