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Led by sophomore setter Wesley Slavin, the Ithaca College volleyball team get ready for their match against the Nazareth University Golden Flyers on Nov. 10.

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.
The Ithaca College volleyball team is looking to win a third straight Liberty League title. Pictured above, senior defensive specialist Julia Costa led the team with 424 digs last season.

Volleyball sets up for third Championship win

By David Schurter, 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 freestyle/backstroke Marshall Adams is apart of both the men’s swimming team and the men’s rowing team. Adams is the only student-athlete currently at Ithaca College that pursues a dual-sport combination that is not football and track and field.

First-year athlete rides tide into unique dual sport combination

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor • 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. 
Mike Blakely-Armitage '00, the head men's and women's swimming and diving coach, has put a stronger emphasis on team culture outside of the pool this season. Blakely-Armitage replaced long-time head coach Kevin Markwardt after 36 seasons.

Ithaca College swimming and diving highlights team culture with new coaching staff

By Jacob Infald, Staff 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.
From left, Bombers' graduate student defender Brendan Lebitsch winds up to send the ball downfield as sophomore defender Jack Walker and Engineers' senior forward Kyle Osborne look on.

Men’s soccer’s second half surge leads to win over RPI

By Flynn Hynes, Staff 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.
From left, senior Dehron Smith and sophomore Griffin Hunt are hopeful the Ithaca College men's rowing team can make the jump to win the Liberty League Championship this season.

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.
First-year student Caroline Armistead swims the butterfly during the 400-yard individual medley during day two of the Liberty League Championships on Feb. 16. Armistead came in 11th place in the event.

Bombers show out at Liberty League Championships

By David Schurter, Staff Writer • 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. 
From left, senior Izzy Ozkurt and graduate student Michele Hyland of the women's crew team. The Bombers finished in third place at the 2021 Division III NCAA Championships last May.

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.
Senior swimmer Michael Sheehan has helped the Ithaca College men's swimming and diving team jump out to a 5-1 start and also welcome in a large freshman class to the team.

Senior swimmer steps up as leader for freshman

By Tobiah Zboray, Staff Writer • December 1, 2021
Staff writer Tobiah Zboray sat down with Michael Sheehan to discuss his impact as a leader, and the expectations for the men's swimming and diving team this season.
From left, senior Dom Mikula and junior Nate Oczkowski will look to be key contributors as the Bombers set out to claim a title.

Men’s track and field looks to surprise the competition

By Ori Grady, Contributing writer • November 10, 2021
The Ithaca College men’s track and field team is gearing up for its upcoming indoor season. The squad has begun preparing to compete in its first full campaign since 2019.
The Ithaca College field hockey team is one of the six squads representing the Bombers in the Liberty League postseason. The team clinched the No. 1 seed in the tournament after its win Oct. 22.

Six Ithaca College teams set to appear in postseason

By Daniel King, Staff Writer • October 27, 2021
As the fall regular season winds down for Ithaca College Athletics, postseason tournaments are set to begin, and six teams are looking to bring home a Liberty League Championship.
Junior Katelyn Hutchison is eighth in the nation in the 400 meter event.

Women’s track and field team reaches second in national rankings

By Aidan Charde, Staff writer • April 27, 2021
After ending the 2020 indoor season ranked No. 2 in the country, the Ithaca College women’s track and field team is back in the top 10 for the outdoor season.
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