Preview: Liberty League Championships Spring 2026

By Graham Goodman, Noah Antidormi, Tate Mosher, Lyla Doran, Zach Schneider, Isabella McSweeney, and Antonio Vengoechea • April 29, 2026

As Ithaca College students prepare for finals at the culmination of the school year, spring season student-athletes are preparing for the Liberty League Championship Tournament following the culmination of their regular seasons. The Ithacan has you prepared for what to know ahead of competition for the Spring 2026 hardware.

Preview: 2025-26 Liberty League Winter Championships

By Graham Goodman, Sports Editor • February 19, 2026

The ice is beginning to melt not only on the ground, but on the winter season Liberty League Championship trophies. With championship season approaching in the final weeks of February, The Ithacan has you covered for what to know heading into the 2025-26 Winter Liberty League Championships. 

Volleyball eyes program’s first national championship

By Lyla Doran, Assistant Sports Editor • November 19, 2025

The Ithaca College volleyball team will hang up a Liberty League championship banner in Ben Light Gymnasium for the fourth consecutive year and the Bombers are “striving for more” as they begin the journey to an NCAA Division III National Championship. They have been dominant for years, yet the Bombers agree it feels like this is their year to advance further into the NCAA tournament. The Bombers have a 0.867 winning percentage, the highest since 1995. 

Women’s swimming and diving captures sixth straight Liberty League championship

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • February 28, 2025

The Liberty League Championship Tournament returned to the South Hill on Feb. 19-22 with high expectations for each school. Several team and association records were shattered on the way to crowning the 2025 Liberty League Champions: the Ithaca College women’s team and the Rochester Institute of Technology’s men’s team.

Volleyball bounces back in a tale of two matches

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • November 11, 2024

It was a tale of two matches for the No. 19 Ithaca College volleyball team on senior day, as they were swept by the Cortland Red Dragons before returning the favor against the Nazareth University Golden Flyers on Nov. 9.

Volleyball sets up for third Championship win

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • September 4, 2024

The Ithaca College volleyball team is back and is ready to defend its title following back-to-back Liberty League Championships in 2022 and 2023 and advancing to the regional semifinal round in the NCAA tournament in 2023. With a new head coach and a new class coming in, expectations are high for the season.

First-year athlete rides tide into unique dual sport combination

By Billy Wood, Senior Writer • March 7, 2024

Swimming and rowing could be seen as incompatible sports from the surface level. But when looked at closely, the connection may be deeper than just the water level. 

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 soccer’s second half surge leads to win over RPI

By Flynn Hynes, Senior Writer • October 30, 2023

The Ithaca College men's soccer team faced the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers on Oct. 28 at Carp Wood Field. The Bombers secured a crucial 2–1 win to secure the No. 3 seed in the Liberty League and advance to the Liberty League Championships.

Men’s rowing tries to overtake conference rivals

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • March 1, 2023

After a short stint of three races in the fall and a five-month break, the Ithaca College men’s rowing team is getting back in the boat for the spring season.

Bombers show out at Liberty League Championships

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • February 21, 2023

The 2023 Liberty League swimming and diving championships are in the books and both the Ithaca College men’s and women’s teams made some waves once again. 

Women’s crew team aiming to build on last season’s momentum

By Mark Puskey, Staff Writer • March 3, 2022

After winning the Liberty League Championship and finishing third at the NCAA Championships last May, the Ithaca College women’s crew team has high expectations.