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The Ithaca College field hockey team celebrates its Liberty League Championship win against the University of Rochester Yellowjackets. Pictured, the team holds up first year striker Mia Woodard in an act of joy.

Field hockey team claims its first-ever Liberty League title over the Yellowjackets

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • November 11, 2024
After being named runner-up in 2021 and 2023, the No. 22 Ithaca College field hockey team finally captured its first-ever Liberty League title. The Bombers defeated the No. 20 University of Rochester Yellowjackets 2-0, in a rainy championship matchup Nov. 10 at Higgins Stadium. 
The Ithaca College field hockey team shut out the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds 2-0 Oct. 25. Pictured, the Bombers pose for a team picture after the win.

Field Hockey shuts down Thoroughbreds in liberty league showdown

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • October 26, 2024
In a midday matchup on Oct. 25, the Ithaca College field hockey team extended its winning streak to four games in a Liberty League victory against the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds. The 2-0 victory improves the Bombers’ in-conference record to 5-1 and 10-5 overall. 
Senior striker Juliana Valli battles for possession with Herons' first-year defender Caroline Kogut during the Bombers' 2-1 loss to William Smith College. The Bombers took an early lead, but the Herons rallied for a second-half comeback.

Field hockey’s early lead slips away in tough battle against Herons

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • October 5, 2024
In its second Liberty League matchup of the 2024 season, the No. 19 Ithaca College field hockey team fell 2-1 to the William Smith College Herons on Oct. 5. The loss drops the Bombers’ record to 6-5 overall and 1-1 in the conference. 
Senior midfielder Kiley Sullivan defends against an attack from Herons' senior midfielder Sydney Foster during the Liberty League championship game against William Smith College on Nov. 5.

Field hockey falls to William Smith in Liberty League final

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor • November 6, 2023
After a 60-minute defensive battle, the Ithaca College field hockey team fell, 1–0, to the reigning the William Smith College Herons in the Liberty League championship on Nov 5.
From left, senior midfielder Jorja Hibschman transitions upfield while Bombers' first-year student midfielder Payton Yahner defends.

Field hockey drops first game against Kean University

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor • September 2, 2023
Following a dominant 2022 season that yielded a 14–4 record, the Ithaca College field hockey team opened its 2023 season with a tumultuous 3–0 loss to the No. 17 Kean University Cougars on Sept. 1. 
From left, senior midfielder Brianna Lennon, graduate student goalkeeper Macy Brandwein and graduate student midfielder Jacqueline Mirabile, were all selected to represent Ithaca College at the NFHCA senior game.

Field hockey sends three to national senior game

By Tess Ferguson, Staff Writer • November 10, 2022
Each year, the NFHCA recognizes 60 all-star senior athletes across all six national regions to compete in an event designed to showcase high-level field hockey stemming from all over the country.
Junior defender Madeleine Goodman brings the ball downfield during the Ithaca College field hockey team's 4–0 defeat of Nazareth College on Oct. 26, 2022.

Field hockey ends regular season with emphatic 4–0 shutout

By Tess Ferguson, Staff Writer • October 30, 2022
The Ithaca College field hockey team capped off its regular season with a dominant 4–0 shutout over the Nazareth College Golden Flyers on Oct. 26.
Graduate student Jacqueline Mirabile takes the ball up field into Thoroughbreds territory during the Bombers 5–0 win against Skidmore. Mirabile recorded one goal on three shots during the Oct. 16 contest at Higgins field

Field hockey defeats Skidmore for the first time with a 5–0 victory

By Tess Ferguson, Staff Writer • October 18, 2022
The Ithaca College field hockey team lengthened their impressive winning streak to eight games following a 5–0 shutout over the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds.
From left, sophomore striker Natalie Descalo and junior striker Sarah Devito of the Bombers, and junior defender Ali Barrett of the Dutchwomen fight for a ball during the Ithaca College field hockey team's 3–0 victory over Union College Sept. 24.

Field hockey bounces back with win against Dutchwomen

By Tess Ferguson, Staff Writer • September 25, 2022
The Ithaca College field hockey team was quick to bounce back after two consecutive losses with a 3–0 victory over the Dutchwomen of Union College.
Senior goalkeeper Savanna Lenker, wearing gold, competed in the NFHCA Division III Senior Game on Nov. 23 at the Spooky Nook Sports Complex in Manheim, Pennsylvania.

Field hockey goalkeeper competes in national senior game

By Emily Adams, Sports Editor • December 10, 2019
Senior goalkeeper Savanna Lenker competed in the NFHCA Division III Senior Game on Nov. 23 at the Spooky Nook Sports Complex in Manheim, Pennsylvania.
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