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The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team picked up its second consecutive Liberty League win against the St. Lawrence University Saints April 5.

Women’s lacrosse sneaks past Saints

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • April 8, 2025
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team took home a fierce yet challenging Liberty League Championship Tournament win April 5, defeating St. Lawrence University Saints 10-7. The stands were filled with fans as the Bombers got their seventh win of the season and their fourth in conference play.
The Ithaca College women's basektball team fell to the Vassar College Brewers in the Liberty League championship game. Two Bomber defenders try to strip the ball away from the RIT player.

Women’s basketball falls to Brewers in Liberty League championship

By Khari Bolden • March 6, 2025
An amazing season of Ithaca College women’s basketball came to a heartbreaking conclusion as the Bombers fell to the Vassar College Brewers 66-53 in the Liberty League Championship Tournament final on March 2 at the Ben Light Gymnasium. 
The Ithaca College men's basketball team advanced to the Liberty League championship game with a win over the St. Lawrence University Saints Feb. 28. The team huddles around head coach Waleed Farid during a timeout.

Men’s basketball moves on to Liberty League championship game

By Ryan Nieskens, Staff Writer • March 3, 2025
The Ithaca College men’s basketball team cruised past the St. Lawrence University Saints in the Liberty League Championship Tournament Semifinals on Feb. 28. The Bombers’ suffocating defense and ability to get to the free-throw line propelled them to a 62-42 victory. 
The Ithaca College women's basketball team advanced to the Liberty League Championship with a win over the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers Feb. 28. Junior guard Zoraida Icabalceta drives the ball to the basket.

Women’s basketball sweeps past RIT to advance

By Khari Bolden • March 3, 2025
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team is now one step closer to Liberty League Championship Tournament glory after its 64-48 semifinal victory over the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers on Feb. 28 at the Ben Light Gymnasium.
The Ithaca College men's basketball team defeated the Hobart College Statesmen at Ben Light Gymnasium Jan. 31. Pictured, senior guard Aidan Holmes pushes past the defender to reach the basket.

Men’s basketball controls the clock against Statesmen

By Ryan Nieskens, Staff Writer • February 4, 2025
The Ithaca College men’s basketball team kept its momentum rolling with a hard-fought 63-60 victory over the Hobart College Statesmen, improving to 11-6 on the season. With five wins in their last six games, the Bombers are now just half a game out of first place in the Liberty League Championship Tournament standings, and the team has an all-time record of 25-7 at home versus the Statesmen.
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.
Sophomore walk-on forward Jack Carney moves the ball into the offensive zone in a match against the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers on Oct. 30. Carney was tied for the team lead in goals on the season.

Sophomore walk-on provides spark for men’s soccer team

By Jacob Infald, Co-Sports Editor • November 13, 2024
Sophomore forward Jack Carney burst onto the scene this season for the Ithaca College men’s soccer team. The walk-on phenom led the charge offensively for the Bombers with five goals, which tied with junior forward Jared Krasnove for most on the team. 
Graduate student midfielder slips to the ground against the William Smith College Herons. The game presented a defensive battle with the match being sent to double overtime and then a penalty shootout. The Bombers won 3-2 in the penalty shootout to claim the Liberty League title.

Women’s soccer slips past Herons for the Liberty League title

By Flynn Hynes, Head Sports Editor • November 11, 2024
On a rainy, windy and muddy day, the Ithaca College women’s soccer team managed to slip by the William Smith College Herons on Nov. 10, winning 3-2 in a penalty shootout to claim the Liberty League Championship. 
The Ithaca College women's soccer team all run happily with each other. The Bombers beat the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds 2-0 to advance to the Liberty League Championships on Nov. 8.

Women’s soccer advances to Liberty League Championship with shutout win

By Flynn Hynes, Head Sports Editor • November 10, 2024

The Ithaca College women’s soccer team dominated early, scoring within minutes against the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds on Nov. 8. The Bombers’ 2-0 win secures them a spot in the Liberty League Championship. “We're...

The No. 22 Ithaca College field hockey team defeated the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds to advance to the Liberty League Championship. Pictured, senior defender Madeleine Goodman plays the ball up the sideline.

Field hockey shuts down Thoroughbreds to advance to Liberty League Championship

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • November 9, 2024
In a win-or-go-home matchup, the No. 22 Ithaca College field hockey team chose the former. The Bombers hosted the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds, defeating them, 2-0, in the Liberty League semifinal game Nov. 8. The victory extends the Bombers’ winning streak to eight and improves their overall record to 14-5. 
From left, sophomore swimmer Kathleen Papiernik and senior national champion diver Kailee Payne. With no pool in preseason, the Bombers have surged to a 3-1 start, proving their resilience and readiness to defend their Liberty League title in 2024.

Women’s swim and dive overpowers its opponents

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • November 7, 2024
Despite having no pool in the pre-season, the Ithaca College women’s swimming and diving team has started the regular season off strong with a 3-1 record so far — demonstrating that the Bombers are ready to compete for a sixth straight Liberty League Championship win.
From left, sophomore forward Alex Penders and sophomore guard Evan Cabral were key contributors for the Ithaca College men's basketball team last season. Although the Bombers struggled toward the end of the season, Cabral and Penders said the team is determined to bounce back.

Men’s basketball ready for action despite injuries

By Jacob Infald, Co-Sports Editor • November 7, 2024
After missing the playoffs in the 2023–24 campaign, the Ithaca College men’s basketball team looks to return to its winning ways with a mix of youth and upperclassmen leaders, as it battles through early season injuries. 
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