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From left, Hobart sophomore defensive back Mekhi Rogers rushes senior wide receiver Ben Marinnacio as he drives downfield.

Bombers show up big in fall sports season

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor December 2, 2023
Ithaca College athletics wrapped up its fall season with many achievements under each squad's belt. Football, field hockey and sophomore Kyla Eisman of women's cross country made it into NCAA tournament play.
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.
Graduate student midfielder Nicole Fortunato works to advance the ball upfield during the Bombers 3–0 win over Vassar College in the Liberty League semifinal game Nov. 3.

Field hockey advances to conference championship with win over Vassar

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor November 4, 2023
After a 2–1 victory Oct. 22 in Poughkeepsie, the Ithaca College field hockey team rematched the Vassar College Brewers in the Liberty League semifinal game on Nov. 3 at Higgins Stadium. The Bombers expanded on their previous one-point advantage, besting the Brewers in a dominant, 3–0, showing.
During the 2023 regular season, the Ithaca College field hockey team boasted a perfect, 4–0, record in overtime play. The Bombers earned post-regulation victories over the University of Scranton, Skidmore College, SUNY New Paltz, and the University of Rochester.

Overtime victories prove field hockey is cool under pressure

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor November 1, 2023
The 1–0 victory over the University of Rochester improved the team’s post-regulation record to a perfect 4–0; the first time the team has ever gone undefeated during extra time in program history.
From left, junior striker Natalie Descalso rushes upfield and aims to get past Hawks senior midfielder Morgan Woolley in the Bombers 2–1 overtime victory Oct. 10.

Field hockey shuts down SUNY New Paltz in overtime

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer October 14, 2023
The Ithaca College field hockey team earned a thrilling overtime win Oct. 10 over SUNY New Paltz.  
From left, junior striker Emma Garver transitions the ball downfield as sophomore striker Caroline Hamilton defends toward the sideline.

Field hockey boasts second half comeback against Saints

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor October 8, 2023
The Ithaca College field hockey team bolstered its position at the top of Liberty League standings with a 2–1 victory over the St. Lawrence University Saints on Oct. 4 at Higgins Stadium.
From left, junior midfielder Meara Bury transitions the ball upfield as Knights junior midfielder Hanna Pochobradsky defends along the sideline.

Field hockey extends winning streak with victory over Knights

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor October 5, 2023
The Ithaca College field hockey team extended its winning streak to five with an evenly matched, 1–0, victory over the SUNY Geneseo Knights on Oct. 4 at Higgins Stadium.
From left, junior midfielder Meara Bury injects the ball during a penalty corner while junior midfielder Catherine Papa and junior strikers Juliana Valli and Emma Garver prepare to attack.

Field hockey slips past Scranton in overtime victory

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor September 29, 2023
The Ithaca College field hockey team came out victorious over the Scranton University Royals in a defensive battle Sept. 27 at Higgins Stadium.
The Ithaca College field hockey team improved its record to 4–3 when they defeated the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles, 2–0, on Sept. 20.

Field hockey makes a statement with 2–0 shutout

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor September 21, 2023
The Ithaca College field hockey team made a comeback statement with a dominant 2–0 showing over the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles on Sept. 21 at Higgins Stadium.
From left, senior striker Sarah DeVito calls for the ball upfield while Lakers junior midfielder Bryleigh Beauchat trails her.

Field hockey bounces back with a 6–0 victory over Oswego

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor September 10, 2023
After dropping its home opener, 3–0, against the Kean University Cougars on Sept. 1, the Ithaca College field hockey team went on to earn two victories on the road before finally bringing one home.
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. 
Field hockey drives toward new conference glory

Field hockey drives toward new conference glory

By David Schurter, Staff Writer August 31, 2023
Coming off a 2020 that halted all fall sports, the Ithaca College field hockey program has earned back-to-back trips to the Liberty League playoffs the past two seasons. However, there is one thing that is still missing: a Liberty League Championship.
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