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The Ithaca College men's lacrosse team opened its Liberty League schedule with a win over the Vassar College Brewers at Higgins Stadium. The team comes together after scoring a goal.

Men’s lacrosse begins Liberty League play on top

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team earned its first Liberty League Championship Tournament victory of the year, defeating the Vassar College Brewers 13-6 March 22, extending its winning streak to five games. Junior midfielder Cullen Adams led the way for the Bombers with three goals, continuing the wave of momentum the Bombers offense is riding.
The Ithaca College men's lacrosse team defeated the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles at Higgins Stadium March 19. Sophomore midfield Ethan Adrid prepares to pass the ball.

Men’s lacrosse dismantles Golden Eagles in evening bout

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer • March 21, 2025
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team extended its home winning streak to five games, dismantling the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles 25-6 March 19. This was the teams’ first matchup since 1980, when the Bombers won 23-11. Junior attacker Brendan Occhino had the best game in his career as a Bomber, scoring a career-high ten points for the Bombers. 
The Ithaca College men's lacrosse team won its first game of the 2025 season at Higgins Stadium Feb. 26. The coaches and the players follow the action from the sideline.

Men’s lacrosse takes care of SUNY Geneseo

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer • February 27, 2025
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team earned its first win of the season Feb. 26, defeating the SUNY Geneseo Knights 15-6. Junior goalkeeper Andrew Minard recorded 15 saves in the dominant win. 
The Ithaca College men's lacrosse team celebrates a goal against the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons on April 18. On April 27, the Bombers beat the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds 15–10 to end their season with an 8–8 record.

Bombers send seniors off on a high note

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer • April 28, 2024
The Ithaca College lacrosse team sent its seniors off on a high note, defeating Liberty League rival, the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds 15–10 April 27. The Bombers got their first and only conference win of the season. 
Senior attacker John Sramac battles through St. John Fisher defenders on Feb. 25. The Bombers defeated the Red Dragons 12–11 after a back and forth battle.

Bombers emerge victorious after bitter battle with Red Dragons

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer • April 18, 2024
The Ithaca College lacrosse team was able to do something the football team could not this academic year – defeat the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons. The Bombers were able to leave Higgins Stadium victorious, 12–11, clinging to victory as the two teams battled down to the wire. 
Bombers' graduate student goalkeeper Cole Corrigan goes to one knee as Saints' senior midfielder Brian Souza celebrates a goal in the Bombers' 15–4 defeat on April 13.

Bombers outmatched by Saints 15–4

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer • April 14, 2024
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team could not pick up any momentum against one of the best defenses in the Liberty League, falling well short to the No. 4 St. Lawrence University Saints 15–4 on April 13, putting them in the bottom of the Liberty League standings. 
Senior attackman John Sramac attempts to dodge around an Engineer defender in the Bombers' 10–9 loss on March 30. Sramac had two late game goals in the matchup and cut the deficit to one goal with 5:44 remaining.

Bombers’ second half surge not enough to overcome No. 2 Engineers

By Jonathan Falco, Contributing Writer • March 30, 2024
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team’s second half comeback bid fell short to the undefeated and No. 2 ranked Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers, who came up 10–9 against the Bombers on March 30.
Senior attackman Charlie Neibuhr, junior attackman Kyle Proctor and others throw their hands up at the referee in the Bombers' 13–4 loss against the Nazareth University Golden Flyers.

Men’s lacrosse cannot see victory in foggy loss to Golden Flyers

By Rory Mastine, Staff Writer • March 6, 2024
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team dropped its second home game of the season 13–4 on March 6 to Nazareth College at Higgins Stadium.
Junior attackman Jack Pastore carries the ball in his stick with several defenders trailing behind. The Bombers secured a 12–10 victory in the late stages of the game against the St. John Fisher University Cardinals.

Bombers open up season with victory over Cardinals

By Rory Mastine, Staff Writer • February 25, 2024
The Tommy Pearce era has officially arrived in South Hill, with the new head coach of the Ithaca Bombers men’s lacrosse team opening up the season with a 12–10 victory over the St. John Fisher Cardinals on Feb. 25. 
Jeff Long, head coach of the men's lacrosse team and former assistant coach for the women's soccer team, announced his retirement June 1 after serving the program for 36 seasons.

Longtime men’s lacrosse head coach announces retirement

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor • June 2, 2023
Ithaca College announced June 1 that Jeff Long, head coach of the men’s lacrosse team, has retired after 36 seasons with the program.
From left, Ithaca College sophomore midfielder Chase Gulick passes to first-year student midfielder Jace Dockx as Clarkson University junior defender Matt Szwagulinski attempts to intercept.

Bench provides key depth for men’s lacrosse team

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • March 29, 2023
Before the 2023 season even began, the Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team was reminded of how important it was for the entire team to be ready for anything.
From left, sophomore Golden Knight midfielder Logan Wilkinson falls over after sophomore Bomber midfielder Jared Sedlock makes a move as junior Bomber defenseman Hunter Wallace blocks.

Men’s lacrosse secures comeback win against the Golden Knights

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • March 26, 2023
On March 25, the Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team took on the Clarkson University Golden Knights in a ruthless battle for the win.
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