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The Ithaca College volleyball team defeated the Bard College Raptors in three sets. Pictured, graduate-student defensive specialist/libero Julia Costa sets up to serve.

Clauhs shines in three-set victory against Raptors

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • November 3, 2024
It took the No. 21 Ithaca College volleyball team less than an hour to dispatch the Bard College Raptors on Nov. 2, sweeping them in three sets 25-6, 25-11 and 25-9, at Ben Light Gymnasium.
The Ithaca College volleyball team swept the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers at Ben Light Gymnasium Nov. 1. Pictured, the team comes together to celebrate after scoring a point.

Depth shines as Bombers sweep RIT

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • November 3, 2024
The No. 21 Ithaca College volleyball team held their nerve throughout a seemingly unpredictable match on Nov. 1, sweeping the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers 28-26, 25-12 and 25-21 at Ben Light Gymnasium.
Sophomore outside hitter Naomi Clauhs hypes up her teammates. Clauhs and the other sophomores on the team have been key contributors to the Bombers' success during the 2024 season.

Sophomore trio serves up success for volleyball

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • October 9, 2024
They say two’s company and three’s a crowd, but when it comes to volleyball, three is the magic number. It’s the number of times a team can touch the ball during a rally, the number of sets needed to win a match and, if the sophomores of the Ithaca College volleyball team are anything to go by, the ideal number of players for a recruiting class.
Over the summer, Ithaca College junior volleyball setter Maddie Cox received the Reserve Organization of America Award during her military training for her dedication and resilience to adversity.

Junior volleyball setter shows off her skills at cadet training

By David Schurter, Sports Co-Editor • August 28, 2024
The fall sports season requires many hours of focus and hard work with strong training over the summer months. For Ithaca College junior Maddie Cox, volleyball setter, her summer training was unconventional. Instead of honing her skills on the court, Cox underwent intense cadet training.
For the second year in a row, the Ithaca College volleyball team came out victorious in the Liberty League championship game on Nov. 11, sweeping the William Smith College Herons, 3–0, in the Ben Light Gymnasium.

Bombers win second straight Liberty League title in dominant fashion

By Farrell Hudson, Staff Writer • November 13, 2023
The Ithaca College volleyball team clinched its second straight Liberty League championship on Nov. 11, sweeping the William Smith Herons for the second time this season, (25–17, 25–13, 25–22).
From left, junior middle blocker Anaya Prince and junior outside hitter Faith Sabatier leap for the ball in the Bombers' 3–1 win on Senior Day.

Volleyball earns dominant win over Skidmore on Senior Day

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • October 7, 2023
The stands were packed with Bombers’ fans on Oct. 7, cheering on the Ithaca College volleyball team in its senior day matchup against Skidmore College. It was an intense game, but the Bombers were victorious, winning three out of the four sets. 
The Ithaca College volleyball team celebrates on the court after winning its first conference championship since 2016 with a five-set victory over Clarkson University on Nov. 5.

Volleyball comes out victorious over Clarkson for conference title

By Tess Ferguson, Staff Writer • November 6, 2022
After defeating the Rochester Institute of Technology in the semifinal game, the Ithaca College volleyball team defeated Clarkson University 3–2 in an epic Liberty League championship match.
Junior outside hitter Alex Montgomery sets up for a spike during the Ithaca College volleyball team's 3–1 win over SUNY Cortland on Oct. 11.

Volleyball wins again after taking down SUNY Cortland

By Emma Kersting, Staff Writer • October 14, 2022
The Ithaca College volleyball team defeated the rival SUNY Cortland Red Dragons 3–1 Oct. 11, continuing its win streak and improving to 15–3 on the year.
Sophomore outside hitter Samantha Klemm prepares to serve during the Ithaca College volleyball team's 3–0 sweep of RIT on Sept. 28.

Volleyball wins seventh straight with 3–0 sweep of RIT

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • September 30, 2022
The Ithaca College volleyball team led for nearly the entire match in a 3–0 sweep over the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers to open Liberty League play.
The Ithaca College volleyball team defeated the University of Scranton on Sept. 21, continuing its strong start to the season.

Volleyball wins over Scranton after dropping first set

By Emma Kersting • September 23, 2022
The Ithaca College volleyball team defeated the University of Scranton Royals 3–1 at Ben Light Gymnasium on Sept. 21.
From left, first-year students Leila Chipepo and Maddie Cox of the Bombers, junior Linda Rossi of SUNY Geneseo, and senior Bomber Grace Isaksen during the teams' matchup Sept. 3.

First-year athletes make big impact for volleyball

By Tess Ferguson, Staff Writer • September 13, 2022
With a stacked schedule, the Ithaca College volleyball team is ensuring that its young roster can handle the pressures of late season Liberty League play.
First-year setter Maddie Cox sets up a shot for sophomore middle blocker Aleka Darko during the Ithaca College volleyball team's 3–2 win over SUNY Geneseo on Sept. 3 in the Ben Light Gymnasium.

Volleyball splits Saturday series at Bomber Invitational

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • September 5, 2022
The Ithaca College volleyball team had highs and lows Sept. 3, winning a five-set match over the SUNY Geneseo Knights before falling in three sets to the No. 19 Gustavus Adolphus College Gusties.
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