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From left, junior Travis Jones and senior Eze Chukwuezi will look to lead the Ithaca College wrestling team this season.

Wrestling team prepared to prove it’s a national title contender

By Connor Wood, Staff Writer • November 10, 2021
The Ithaca College wrestling team opens the regular season ranked No. 14 in the country according to the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III Coaches Preseason Rankings.
From left, Tito Colom '20 faces a wrestler from Wilkes University Feb. 8, 2019. Ithaca College Athletics is prohibiting spectators at the Ithaca Invitational on Nov. 5 and 6, 2021.

Spectators prohibited at upcoming wrestling tournament

By Connor Wood, Staff writer • November 4, 2021
Prior to the Ithaca Invitational on Nov. 5 and 6, Ithaca College Athletics announced Oct. 27 there will be no spectators permitted for the event held at the A&E Center.
Carlos Toribio ‘18 and Tim Conners ‘17 practice before they begin their journey riding the Northern Tier Bike Route from Washington to Maine on June 6.

Alumni set out to tandem bike over 4,000 miles for charity

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor • April 7, 2021
Two Ithaca College alumni will be biking nearly 4,000 miles across the country starting in June to raise money and awareness for those with life-threatening illnesses and disabilities. 
Rising junior Eze Chukwuezi (left) and Parley Hannan '20 (right) earned All-American honors in wrestling and indoor track and field despite their national championships being canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

30 Bombers earn All-American status despite coronavirus cancellations

By Dani Pluchinsky, Senior Writer • July 12, 2020
Several coaches associations have altered their normal All-American criteria to honor all student-athletes whose national championships were canceled.
Sophomore Eze Chukwuezi works to take down his opponent in the NCAA Mideast Regionals on March 1.

Sophomore wrestler discusses road to national championship

By Arla Davis • March 4, 2020
Sophomore Eze Chukwuezi discusses the 2020 NCAA Mideast Regionals and how the Bombers are preparing for the national championship.
Junior wrestler Ben Brisman competes on the mat as a gymnast performs on the beam behind him.

Gymnasts and wrestlers compete side by side at Rumble and Tumble meet

By Arla Davis and Emily Adams • February 27, 2020
The Ithaca College wrestling and gymnastics teams faced off against SUNY Cortland on Feb. 19 in the annual Rumble and Tumble meet.
Sophomore Eze Chuckwuezi wrestles a Western New England University competitor at the 35th Ithaca College Invitational Nov. 2. in Glazer Arena.

Wrestling team proves strength against high-ranked opponents

By Connor Wood, Staff Writer • January 30, 2020
The Ithaca College wrestling team has beaten several high-ranked opponents this year and hopes to maintain its legacy of national success.
Wrestling transfer gets back on the mat after major injury

Wrestling transfer gets back on the mat after major injury

By Connor Wood, Staff Writer • November 21, 2019
Junior wrestler Jordan Wallace came to Ithaca College after getting injured at the University of Maryland and taking three years off from the sport.
Seniors Tito Colom and Ben Brisman wrestle during a practice in the Hill Center. Brisman won a national championship two years ago, and Colom is chasing his first.

Wrestlers hope to preserve consistent success

By Connor Wood, Staff Writer • November 14, 2019
The IC wrestling team has finished in the top five of the NCAA championship tournament the past two years, the men hope to improve even further this season.
The Ithaca College wrestling team hosted several teams for the 35th Ithaca College Invitational on Nov. 2 in Glazer Arena.

Wrestling has strong showing at Ithaca College Invitational

By Connor Wood, Staff Writer • November 12, 2019
The Ithaca College wrestling team had a strong showing at their first meet of the season, the 35th annual Ithaca College Invitational, on Nov. 2.
Wrestling head coach Marty Nichols observes his team during a match against Wilkes University on Feb. 8. Nichols was a three-time All-American at Ithaca College and graduated in 1990.

Former Bombers develop new generation of athletes

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor • February 27, 2019
Ithaca College has a strong alumni presence within the athletic department, including having five alumni who are current varsity coaches.
Senior Jawan Jones pins Wilkes University senior John Ritter in their matchup Feb. 8. The Bombers are currently 11–4 on the season and are preparing for the NCAA Mideast Regional Championships on Feb. 23.

Road to the podium: Wrestling team hopes to peak in postseason

By Will Gaglioti, Staff Writer • February 21, 2019
The Ithaca College wrestling team has returned to form since suffering early season losses and hopes to make a large impact in the NCAA Tournament.
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