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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. 
Junior midfielder Juliana Esposito looks to pass the ball as multiple Engineer defenders surround her on May 3. The Bombers would go on to win 14–7 to advance to the Liberty League Championship.

Bombers advance to Liberty League Championship after dominating the Engineers

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • May 5, 2024
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team played in the Liberty League Semifinals against Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on May 3 and are moving to the finals after handily defeating the Engineers 14–7.
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.
Senior midfielder Caroline Wise runs after the ball while being chased by a Royals' player. The Bombers ran away with a 13–9 victory after trailing in the first half.

Women’s lacrosse starts season strong with win over Royals

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • February 25, 2024
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team returned to Higgins Stadium Feb. 25 for the first game of their 2024 season. After a fierce competition against the University of Scranton Royals, the Bombers took home their first win after defeating the Royals 13–9 to give them a 1–0 start on the season. 
From left, Brewers' senior midfielder Trina Chou defends against the Bombers' first-year student attacker Leigh Naturale as she fights for the ball with Brewers' first-year student midfielder Tess Billings.

Women’s lacrosse downs Vassar in conference semifinals

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • May 8, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team won a high-scoring affair against the Vassar College Brewers on May 5 21–13, advancing to the Liberty League Championship game.
Junior attacker Maizy Veitch drives toward the cage in the Bombers' 15–10 win over Clarkson University. Veitch tied her career-high in goals scored with six on the contest.

Women’s lacrosse fends of second-half rally by Golden Knights

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • March 27, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team held off a second-half rally from the Clarkson University Golden Knights on March 25, earning a 15–10 victory.
From left, Ithaca College sophomore midfielder Elizabeth Green defends against SUNY Cortland junior attacker Toni Cashman.

Bombers fall in close matchup with Red Dragons

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • March 4, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team could not hold on to a halftime lead in its second game of the season March 1, falling to the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons 8–9.
From left, Golden Eagles' first-year student midfielder Journey Naab defends as Bombers' junior midfielder Lexi Kellish drives towards senior goalkeeper Erin Lant.

Women’s lacrosse flies past Golden Eagles in season opener

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • February 28, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team had their season opener at noon Feb. 26 at Higgins Stadium against the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles.
Sophomore attacker Maizy Veitch drives past senior defender Emma Heffron and prepares to pass the ball during the Ithaca College women's lacrosse team's 23–3 victory over Bard College on April 8.

Sophomore class impacts IC women’s lacrosse team

By Rocco Di Maiolo, Staff Writer • April 12, 2022
As the Ithaca College women's lacrosse team navigates this season after graduating a large senior class last year, the depth of young players on the roster has shined bright to start the season. 
The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team took down Union College 18–7 April 2 at Higgins Stadium to improve to 4–1 in conference play.

Women’s lacrosse glides to victory over Union College

By Aidan Charde, Assistant Sports Editor • April 3, 2022
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team took a lead 47 seconds into the first quarter and held on to defeat the Union College Dutchwomen 18–7.
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