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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, Senior Writer • 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, Senior Writer • 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, Senior Writer • 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, Senior Writer • 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, Senior Writer • 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, Senior Writer • 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, Senior Writer • 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, Co-Sports Editor • 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.
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, Senior 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 defender Madeline Goodman passes the ball as sophomore midfielder Meara Bury trails the play during Ithaca College field hockey team 1–0 victory over Vassar College.

Last-minute goal propels field hockey to victory

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • October 2, 2022
After falling short in overtime against the Vassar College Brewers in the Liberty league championship by a score of 1–0, the Ithaca College women’s field hockey defeated the Brewers 1–0 on Oct. 1
Sophomore Natalie Descalso contributed two assists and two shots on goal, with one crossing the goal line during the team's 5–1 win over Hartwick College on Sept. 10.

Field Hockey continues strong start with win over Hawks

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • September 13, 2022
The Ithaca College field hockey team registered their fourth win in a 5–1 victory over the Hartwick College Hawks on Sept. 10 at Higgins Stadium, bringing the team record to 4–0. 
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