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The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team defeated the Vassar College Brewers in the Liberty League quarterfinal on April 29 at Higgins Stadium. The Bombers previously lost to the Brewers during the regular season.

Women’s lacrosse takes down Vassar in Liberty League quarterfinals

By David Schurter, Assistant Sports Editor • April 30, 2025
In its return to the postseason, the Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team played like the weather, with the offense striking like lightning and defeating the Vassar College Brewers 19-10 at Higgins Stadium.
The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team defeated the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds on its senior day on April 26. The team finished with a 10-6 overall record in the regular season.

Women’s lacrosse prepares for postseason play following senior day win

By Isabella McSweeney, Staff Writer • April 29, 2025
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team rejoiced on Senior Day as it defeated the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds 19-11 April 26. The game marked the end of the regular season, with the Bombers holding a 10-6 overall and 7-3 in-conference record.
The Ithaca College baseball team defeated the Hobart College Statesmen on its senior day on April 25 at Freeman Field. The Bombers clinched home field advantage for the Liberty League championship tournament on April 27 with a win at Hobart.

Baseball clinches Liberty League west division with senior day win

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor • April 28, 2025
The Ithaca College baseball team saw an opportunity to sit atop the Liberty League and made good use of it, defeating the Hobart College Statesmen 7-4 on Senior Day April 25 at Freeman Field. The victory granted the Bombers the Liberty League West crown and home field advantage in the Liberty League Crossover Series. 
The Ithaca College softball team swept the St. Lawrence University Saints in its second consecutive doubleheader April 19. The Bombers put up 15 runs across the two games to secure the sweep.

Softball completes doubleheader sweep of Saints

By Isabella McSweeney, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025
The Ithaca College softball team tallied two Liberty League wins against the St. Lawrence University Saints on April 19. An early start time and multiple rain delays did not deter the team as it defeated the Saints 5-3 and 10-2.
The Ithaca College softball team split its doubleheader with the Clarkson University Golden Knights at Kostrinsky Field April 19. Senior pitcher Anna Cornell set the program's strikeout record on the afternoon.

Anna Cornell sets program strikeout record in softball’s doubleheader split

By Isabella McSweeney, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025
The Ithaca College softball team witnessed history in the making in a doubleheader against its Liberty League Championship Tournament rival, the Clarkson University Golden Knights, on April 18. Senior pitcher Anna Cornell broke IC’s career strikeout record — the first player to do so in over 20 years. 
The spring sports season has provided strong performances by many first-year student athletes across Ithaca College athletics. Ivan Kisic of the men's tennis team has stepped up for the program thus far.

First-year student-athletes headline strong spring sports season

By Khari Bolden • April 16, 2025
As the 2024-25 academic year comes to a close, the student-athletes of Ithaca College find themselves amid another season of spring sports. For several Bombers teams, they have looked toward first-year players for immediate contributions and their faith in recent recruits has been rewarded. 
Women's swiming and diving senior diver Kailee Payne clinched her third and fourth individual national championships in 2025. Payne reflects on her career as well as her struggles with mental health on her way to becoming a national champion.

National champion diver reflects on her career and mental health

By David Schurter, Assistant Sports Editor • April 10, 2025
The sport of diving is characterized by living life on the edge. Making the right decisions in the right moment can make or break a routine. On the edge of the platform, multiple thoughts run through a diver’s head, questions of whether it is possible to achieve the goal at hand or are they good enough to complete the routine. When they hit the water, it is all in the past.
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 baseball team returned to Valesente Diamond at Freeman Field and swept its three game series with the St. Lawrence University Saints. Sophomore pitcher Trevor Greene delivers a strike to the batter.

Baseball sweeps weekend series with Saints

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor • March 22, 2025
The Ithaca College baseball team opened up its Liberty League season with a dominant home series sweep against the St. Lawrence University Saints on March 21-22. The Bombers excelled in both hitting and pitching, propelling them to 18-8, 18-9 and 11-1 victories. 
Susan Bassett ’79, Ithaca College’s director of athletics, was the first president of Women Leaders in Sports and has held leadership roles in collegiate athletics for over four decades. Bassett announced she will retire at the end of the spring 2025 semester.

Building a legacy: The role of women leaders in NCAA growth

By David Schurter, Assistant Sports Editor • December 4, 2024
As of the 2024–25 academic year, there are 425 colleges and universities that fall under the NCAA’s Division III for athletics. Among those schools, 147 have female directors of athletics, which represents the highest ratio across every division in the NCAA.
The Ithaca College volleyball team celebrates its Liberty League title victory over William Smith College. The Bombers will face Lasell University on Nov. 21 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Three-Peat: Volleyball claims third straight Liberty League crown

By Khari Bolden • November 19, 2024
It was truly a great day to be a Bomber as the No. 22 Ithaca College volleyball team on Nov. 16 dismantled the William Smith Herons for their third straight Liberty League title in three sets by scores of 25-10, 25-15 and 25-15.
Pictured, sophomore outside hitter Gabriela Gonzalez-Abreu goes up for a spike against the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers on Nov. 15. Gonzalez-Abreu delivered a standout performance, leading the team with 11 kills.

Semifinal statement as volleyball overwhelm RIT

By Khari Bolden • November 18, 2024
The No. 22 Ithaca College volleyball team delivered a masterclass in the Liberty League Championship semifinals Nov. 15, steamrolling the RIT Tigers in three decisive sets — 25-10, 25-21, 25-16 — to keep their championship hopes alive.
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