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Volleyball digs for second conference crown

Volleyball digs for second conference crown

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor • September 1, 2023
Following last year’s success, the Ithaca College volleyball team has big plans for the fall 2023 season. 
Sophomore middle blocker Aleka Darko winds up for a spike in the Ithaca College volleyball team's 3–0 win over the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Volleyball advances to conference finals with tight win over RIT

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • November 4, 2022
Although the final stat sheet might make it seem to have been an easy win for the Bombers, the 3–0 win over the Rochester Institute of Technology was anything but.
The Ithaca College volleyball team sits at a record of 18–4 this season and won 13 straight matches between Sept. 16 and Oct. 13. During that stretch, the team lost just 10 sets while winning 39 and earned sweeps in six of the victories.

Win streak powers volleyball toward postseason competition

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor • October 19, 2022
The Ithaca College volleyball team has set themselves up for a strong season and continues to perform as strong competitors, at this point having an overall season record of 18–4.
Junior outside hitter Alex Montgomery sets up for a spike during the Ithaca College volleyball team's 3–1 win over SUNY Cortland on Oct. 11.

Volleyball wins again after taking down SUNY Cortland

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor • October 14, 2022
The Ithaca College volleyball team defeated the rival SUNY Cortland Red Dragons 3–1 Oct. 11, continuing its win streak and improving to 15–3 on the year.
The Ithaca College volleyball team defeated the University of Scranton on Sept. 21, continuing its strong start to the season.

Volleyball wins over Scranton after dropping first set

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor • September 23, 2022
The Ithaca College volleyball team defeated the University of Scranton Royals 3–1 at Ben Light Gymnasium on Sept. 21.
From left, first-year students Leila Chipepo and Maddie Cox of the Bombers, junior Linda Rossi of SUNY Geneseo, and senior Bomber Grace Isaksen during the teams' matchup Sept. 3.

First-year athletes make big impact for volleyball

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • September 13, 2022
With a stacked schedule, the Ithaca College volleyball team is ensuring that its young roster can handle the pressures of late season Liberty League play.
From left, Sophomore Alexa Darko and Faith Sabatier both led the team in kills, with 23 and 5 respectively, in the team's contest against Swarthmore College on Sept. 2

Bombers win close season opener against Swarthmore

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • September 4, 2022
In a tumultuous game that took until the final set to be decided, the Ithaca College volleyball team came out on top 3–2 in the Ben Light Gymnasium to open the season on a high note.
From left, sophomore Faith Sabatier and senior Grace Isaksen of the Ithaca College volleyball team. Despite a good Liberty League performance in 2021, the Bombers are looking to improve on their record.

Volleyball expecting big season with young roster

By Nicolas Rosado, Staff Writer • August 31, 2022
The Ithaca College volleyball team is ready to begin its second season back since the COVID-19 pandemic with the upcoming season quickly approaching.
From left, Michael Toerper, recently hired Ithaca College head football coach, and junior Khiry Brown celebrate at the 61st annual Cortaca Jug game Nov. 16, 2019.

Ithaca College football program names next head coach

By Aidan Charde and Tommy Mumau • February 24, 2022
Michael Toerper has been selected as the next head coach of the Ithaca College football program.
The Ithaca College volleyball team prepared for the 2021 season by holding its annual lift-off competition, keeping its athletes focused during the summer.

Volleyball team trains through summer lift-off competition

By Tommy Mumau, Assistant sports editor • September 2, 2021
The Ithaca College volleyball team held its annual lift-off competition this summer to ensure that it is prepared to compete when the season tips off.
Senior Jaelyn Hershberger and junior Jennifer Pitts will help the volleyball team usher in a faster style of play this season.

Volleyball team brings new style into the new season

By Connor Glunt, Sports editor • August 26, 2021
With the regular season right around the corner, the Ithaca College volleyball team is ready and eager to get back on the court.
Sophomore libero Elli Gaskill came to Ithaca College from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis in Spring 2020.

Volleyball announces 2020 recruiting class

By Matt Vander Plaat • February 19, 2020
The Ithaca College volleyball team has announced the five members of its 2020 recruiting class.
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