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The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team defeated the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons at Higgins Stadium March 1. The team huddles before resuming play.

Women’s lacrosse cruises to win over Red Dragons

By Isabella McSweeney, Contributing Writer • March 3, 2025
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team led a 14-3 blowout against the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons on March 1, improving to 2-0 on the season. The last time the two faced off, the Bombers managed to eke out an 11-10 win in overtime, with an overall record of 24-33-1 against the Red Dragons.
Madison Mulligan, assistant coach for the Ithaca College women's lacrosse team, was among a select group of coaches to join the IWLCA Aspire Program. The program seeks to advance coaches' professional expertise.

Women’s lacrosse assistant coach takes step forward with Aspire program

By Flynn Hynes, Sports Editor • October 9, 2024
Madison Mulligan, assistant coach for the Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team, eagerly embraces the opportunities ahead as she embarks on her journey in the IWLCA Aspire Program.
Bombers' senior midfielder Caroline Wise fights for the ball in a draw with Hornets' senior midfielder Ainsley Buckner. Wise would finish the game with nine draw controls, contributing to the Bombers' 18–6 victory.

Bombers advance to third round of NCAA tournament with dominant win over the Hornets

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer • May 15, 2024
The No. 8 ranked Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team took care of business at home against No. 23 ranked Shenandoah University Hornets 18–6 on May 12 to advance to the third round of the NCAA tournament. 
From left, senior midfielder Molly Davis attempts to slow down driving sophomore attacker Lily Cody. The Bombers captured their first Liberty League championship in the 11–10 victory.

Bombers capture first Liberty League title in overtime thriller

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • May 5, 2024
Despite the rain, it was a phenomenal day at Higgins Stadium as the Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team successfully completed its revenge tour and won its first Liberty League Championship against No. 7 William Smith in an 11–10 overtime win. 
Junior defense Kaitlyn Russell rushes past a pursuing Herons' senior attack Emily Griffin on April 10. This was the first win for the Bombers against the Herons since 2021.

Bombers throttle No. 2 Herons in revenge game with statement victory

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • April 10, 2024
It was definitely a great day to be a Bomber as the No. 18 ranked Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team absolutely crushed the current No. 2 ranked team in the country, the William Smith College Herons, in a decisive 16–3 victory.
Bombers' senior attack/midfield Chloe Nordyke tracks the ball as Cardinals' junior defense Jillian Genther trails behind in the Bombers' 13–11 victory March 23.

Bombers brace the cold and secure a victory over the Cardinals

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • March 23, 2024
It was an ice cold afternoon on Higgins Field when the No. 21 Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team took on the No. 23 St. John Fisher University Cardinals in a tough, nail-biting 13–11 win
From left, senior defender Maggie Mandel and senior goalkeeper Lexi Held are aiming to get a spot in the NCAA tournament and are preparing for a rematch in the Liberty League Championships.

Women’s lacrosse search for redemption with a veteran squad

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • February 29, 2024
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team has been vigorously preparing for their upcoming season and are ready to take another swing at the No. 3 William Smith College Herons, the defending Liberty League Champions that knocked them off a year ago.
From left, sophomore defender Lauren Russell, senior goalkeeper Lexi Held, senior attacker Chloe Nordyke and head coach Karrie Moore pack donated non-perishables into the bed of a truck.

Trick or treating for the community: Women’s lacrosse gives back

By Billy Wood, Assistant Sports Editor • November 2, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team set out into the night this Halloween, collecting canned food for a local community center and bringing their caring attitudes along the way. 
Karrie Moore, head coach of the Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team, reached the 100-win milestone April 7 against Bard College. Moore is the second coach in program history to tally 100 career wins.

Women’s lacrosse coach earns 100th career victory

By Tobiah Zboray, Staff Writer • April 12, 2023
Moore is just the second coach in program history to hit the 100-win mark, as Andrea Golden won 118 career games as head coach between 1981 and 1995.
From left, Wise dodges past Clarkson University first-year student midfielder/defender Ireland Morgia in the Bombers’ 15–10 victory over the Golden Knights on March 25.

Controlling the leaderboards: Junior shatters program record for draw controls

By Chris Sohl, Contributing Writer • March 29, 2023
The previous record was held by Reid Simoncini ’19, who amassed an impressive 230 draw controls over 76 games. However, in only 28 games, Wise has notched an unbelievable 292 draw controls.
From left, senior goalkeeper Kayla Howley and junior midfielder Sydney Phillips of the Ithaca College women's lacrosse team aim to continue climbing the national ranks.

Women’s lacrosse shoots for first Liberty League title

By Chris Sohl, Contributing Writer • March 1, 2023
The spring season of sports has begun, which means the return of the Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team to Higgins Stadium. 
The women’s lacrosse team raised money for suicide prevention and Alzheimers awareness Sept. 10. The team split into two groups to be able to attend both of the walks, which were at the same time.

Women’s lacrosse walks to raise money for charity

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • September 13, 2022
As sophomore defender Kaitlyn Russell, a member of the Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team, walked around Myers Park in Lansing, New York, she started to tear up.
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