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Men’s soccer head coach Andy Byrne addresses his team after the Bombers’ game against Elmira College on Oct. 12, 2013. Byrne is retiring after 31 years at the helm of the South Hill squad’s men’s soccer program.

Blue and Gold coaches maintain legacy of long-term success

By Jonathan Beck, Assistant Sports Editor • March 4, 2015
The Ithaca College head coaches have retained success for decades.
Mike Welch in his office after completing his one-year term as AFCA president.

Welch completes prestigious tenure as AFCA president

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer • January 27, 2015
Head football coach Mike Welch was just the eighth Division III coach to serve as president of the AFCA.
Bombers fall in Cortaca Jug on last-second touchdown pass

Bombers fall in Cortaca Jug on last-second touchdown pass

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer • November 15, 2014
The football team fell to SUNY Cortland following a botched Red Dragons' field goal that turned into a game-winning touchdown.
Fred Pierce, SUNY Cortland director of public relations, speaks to members of the media on Nov. 12 in anticipation of the annual Cortaca Jug in Cortland, New York.

City of Cortland begins preparations for Cortaca Jug

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer • November 12, 2014
The city of Cortland is preparing for this year's Cortaca Jug following incidents that damaged the competition's reputation last year.
Freshman running back Tristan Brown runs with the ball while a Salisbury University defender tackles him during the football team's 32–7 win over the Sea Gulls on Oct. 25 at Butterfield Stadium.

Four Downs: Bombers begin three-game road trip against Brockport

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer • October 31, 2014
The football team travels to SUNY Brockport to take on the Golden Eagles in the first of a three-game, end-of-season road trip.
Senior Lucas Zelehowsky competes in the 200-yard butterfly during the men’s swimming and diving team’s meet with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute of Technology on Oct. 25 in the Athletics and Events Center Aquatics Pavilion. The Blue and Gold won the meet 186–112.

Roundups 10/22 – 10/28

October 29, 2014
The Ithacan Sports staff recaps the Bomber action from the past week.
Senior quarterback Tom Dempsey attempts a pass during the football team’s 32–7 win over Salisbury University on Oct. 25 at Butterfield Stadium.

Dempsey finishing career with strong play

By KJ Hammond, Staff Writer • October 28, 2014
Senior quarterback Tom Dempsey is leading a strong Bomber offense.
Junior running back John Iannone runs with the ball during the football team's 32–7 win over Salisbury University on Oct. 25 at Butterfield Stadium.

Bombers feast on Salisbury mistakes to keep playoff hopes alive

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer • October 25, 2014
With its 32–7 win over Salisbury University, the football team has kept its playoff hopes alive.
Junior tight end Kyle Hastings makes a catch while two Buffalo State College defenders tackle him during the Bombers' 38–27 loss to the Bengals on Oct. 11 at Butterfield Stadium.

Four Downs: Bombers aim to keep playoff hopes alive against Salisbury

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer • October 24, 2014
In its final home game of the regular season, the football team must defeat Salisbury University to keep its playoff hopes alive.
Junior wide receiver Josh Oliver tries to avoid being tackled by several Buffalo State defenders during the Bombers' 38–27 loss to the Bengals Oct. 11 at Butterfield Stadium.

Bombers drop first game of season to Buffalo State

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer • October 11, 2014
The football team suffered its first loss of the season to Empire 8-rival Buffalo State.
From left, freshman cornerback Trevon Perez-Tucker stiff arms Utica College junior safety Mike Sullivan during the football team's 27–10 win over the Pioneers Oct. 4 at Butterfield Stadium.

Four Downs: Bombers seek first 5–0 start since 2005

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer • October 10, 2014
With a win over the Buffalo State Bengals, the football team can secure its first 5–0 start since 2005.
From left, senior wide receiver Chris Bauer makes a reception while Utica College senior cornerback Rob Alexander covers him in the Bombers’ 27–10 win over Utica on Oct. 4 at Butterfield Stadium.

Roundups 10/1 – 10/7

By The Ithacan, Ithacan Staff • October 8, 2014
The Ithacan's sports staff recaps Bomber sports from the past week.
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