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After Susan Bassett ’79 announced her plans to retire at the conclusion of the 2024-25 academic school year, the college prompted a search committee to find the best possible candidate. The committee includes current athletes, coaches and faculty members.

IC strives to cover all bases in search for its next director of athletics

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • April 30, 2025
The changing of the guard is an important step in determining the future of a program. For a department with a rich history such as the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at Ithaca College, the search for the next athletic director is underway with a deadline of July 1, according to the athletics department. 
Graduate student midfielder slips to the ground against the William Smith College Herons. The game presented a defensive battle with the match being sent to double overtime and then a penalty shootout. The Bombers won 3-2 in the penalty shootout to claim the Liberty League title.

Women’s soccer slips past Herons for the Liberty League title

By Flynn Hynes, Head Sports Editor • November 11, 2024
On a rainy, windy and muddy day, the Ithaca College women’s soccer team managed to slip by the William Smith College Herons on Nov. 10, winning 3-2 in a penalty shootout to claim the Liberty League Championship. 
The Ithaca College women's soccer team all run happily with each other. The Bombers beat the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds 2-0 to advance to the Liberty League Championships on Nov. 8.

Women’s soccer advances to Liberty League Championship with shutout win

By Flynn Hynes, Head Sports Editor • November 10, 2024

The Ithaca College women’s soccer team dominated early, scoring within minutes against the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds on Nov. 8. The Bombers’ 2-0 win secures them a spot in the Liberty League Championship. “We're...

The Ithaca College women's soccer team is making a push towards another Liberty League Championship. Graduate student midfielder Sarah Sinnott is at the center of the Bombers' success this season.

Graduate student powering women’s soccer team’s succes

By Alise Polselli • October 18, 2024
Graduate student midfielder Sarah Sinnott came to Ithaca College after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh to obtain her masters in mental performance, with a concentration in sports psychology. She became a standout player for the Bombers’ women's soccer team, bringing her experience and the force of Division I play to the Division III field. 
Sophomore forward Lilyana Baldi battles Herons senior defender Marjorie Plants for the ball. The Bombers secured a 1-0 victory over William Smith College with an early goal from graduate student midfielder Ally Stanton.

Women’s Soccer takes down No. 11 Herons 1-0

By Alise Polselli • October 4, 2024
The Ithaca College women’s soccer team scored another three points in the Liberty League in its win against the William Smith College Herons. The first goal was scored within ten minutes of the start, but the rest of the game remained scoreless.
The Ithaca College women's soccer team huddles during its Senior Day victory over Bard College. The Bombers scored seven goals from six different players while holding the Raptors to just one shot.

Women’s soccer outshoot Raptors 35-1 and win 7-0 on senior day

By Alise Polselli • September 30, 2024
The Ithaca College women’s soccer team took back its field Sept. 28 in its game against the Bard College Raptors at Carp Wood Field. The Bombers outshot Bard 35 to one, winning with ease 7-0.
Sophomore forward Jayne Bogle drives the ball downfield during the Bombers' 0-0 draw against Alfred University. The Bombers outshot the Saxons 31-2 but were unable to score.

Women’s soccer ties Alfred University despite a 31-2 shot advantage

By Khari Bolden • September 18, 2024
Despite dominating almost every facet of the Sept. 17 game, the Ithaca College women’s soccer team drew 0-0 against the Alfred University Saxons at Carp Wood Field.
Sophomore midfielder/defender Zara Nourie runs to high-five her teammates in the Bombers' 2–0 victory over the Red Dragons. Graduate student midfielder Sarah Sinnott led the South Hill squad with both goals.

Sinnott sends the Bombers past the Red Dragons

By Alise Polselli • September 12, 2024
The Ithaca College women’s soccer team faced off against the No. 24 SUNY Cortland Red Dragons. The game was energetic, with both sides showcasing impressive offensive and defensive maneuvers while the fans watched with bated breath. Graduate student midfielder Sarah Sinnott scored twice in a 2-0 win for the Bombers.
The Ithaca College women's soccer team is looking to build off last season's results. Pictured above, junior midfielder Kaelyn Fernandez wants to continue the success she has had with the Bombers.

Women’s soccer aims for championship comeback

By Jacob Infald, Co-Sports Editor • September 2, 2024
As fall sports get the ball rolling, the Ithaca College women’s soccer team has its sights set on another Liberty League Championship title after a disappointing end to its 2023 campaign. 
The Ithaca College women's soccer team spent seven days in Portugal over spring break. As seen in the photo, they did volunteer work with Global Ambassadors, a program that supports refugees of all ages.

Kicking into spring break: Ithaca College women’s soccer team in Portugal

By Flynn Hynes, Head Sports Editor • March 27, 2024
Amid preparations for the upcoming season, the Ithaca College women's soccer team went to Portugal for a week during spring break from March 10–17. They played matches, explored the country and helped out in the community.
Junior goalkeeper Grace Hickey clears the ball upfield following a save. Hickey is currently leading the Liberty League with only six goals allowed as of Oct. 31.

Junior goalkeeper guides Bombers to defensive success

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • November 2, 2023
The team boasts a strong defensive squad up the roster, but the leader of the defense has been junior goalkeeper Grace Hickey. So far this season, Hickey posts a 9–2–4 record and has only allowed six goals, adding 10 shutouts to her statistics.
From left, sophomore defender Ali Amari fights for position upfield with Golden Knights senior defender Arin Bates trailing in the Bombers 1–0 victory over the Golden Knights Oct. 7.

Women’s soccer takes down Clarkson with last minute goal

By John Baker, Staff Writer • October 8, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s soccer team came out of Senior Day at Carp Wood Field with an unbelievable win over the Clarkson Golden Knights by a score of 1–0 Oct. 7.
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