Ithaca College swimming and diving highlights team culture with new coaching staff

By Jacob Infald, Senior Writer • February 21, 2024

The Ithaca College men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams have recently moved on from two longtime coaches. This season, with new voices in leadership, the Bombers have continued to have success in the pool while also placing an emphasis on success outside the pool.

Men’s swim and dive boasts championship hope in the pool

By Matthew Givone, Staff Writer • November 9, 2023

On Oct. 14, the Ithaca College men’s swim and dive team returned to the pool, earning themselves a big win over the Worcester Polytechnic Institute Engineers and Hobart College Statesmen, with their sights set yet again on dethroning defending Liberty League champion, the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Major leadership turnover marks new chapter for athletics

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • August 24, 2023

With a new academic year rolling around, a new athletic year begins. The 2023–24 year will mark a new chapter in Ithaca College athletics, with several new coaches and administrators taking over for...

Women’s swimming and diving team cap off an undefeated season

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • February 8, 2023

The Ithaca College women’s swimming and diving program finished off the regular season by winning its last dual meet of the season to secure a 10–0 record.

Athletes look to stay warm during winter break

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor • November 30, 2022

Before Ithaca College athletes settle into their holiday plans, they need to consider how they will stay in shape before their return to campus and keep the season from slipping away during a hiatus.

Q&A: Senior swimmer helps propel team’s strong first half

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • November 30, 2022

As Ithaca College winter teams start to wind down the first half of their seasons the women’s swimming and diving team is looking to end their first half with an undefeated record.

Looking to turn the tide in conference play

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • November 9, 2022

the Ithaca College men’s swimming and diving team made its long awaited return to the pool Oct. 15, ready to begin a new season. 

Women’s swimming and diving team jumping into the season with high expectations

By Dean Gutic, Staff Writer • November 9, 2022

With the freezing cold winter approaching, the Ithaca College women’s swimming and diving team makes its return with big ambitions for the upcoming season as sports move indoors. 

IC jumps 30 spots in Learfield Directors’ Cup standings

By Dean Gutic, Staff Writer • April 20, 2022

Ithaca College sat at 44th in Division III after Fall 2021 in the Learfield Directors' Cup, but vaulted to the 14th spot thanks to strong winter performances.

Two IC members named to all-time swim & dive coaches list

By Aidan Charde, Assistant Sports Editor • February 1, 2022

Susan Bassett and Paula Miller were included in the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America’s (CSCAA) list of the 100 Greatest College Swimming & Diving Coaches of the past 100 years.

Swimming and diving coach transitions into new role

By Tommy Mumau, Assistant Sports Editor • November 11, 2021

The Ithaca College swimming and diving program is currently in the midst of its first full season with Kevin Markwardt as the head coach for both the men’s and women’s teams.

Men’s swimming and diving team make waves early in the season

By Connor Glunt, Sports Editor • November 10, 2021

The Ithaca College men’s swimming and diving team returned to the waters of Kelsey Partridge Bird Natatorium on Oct. 16 to kick off its first in-person regular season competition since February 2020.