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From left, Marietta College junior guard Olivia Gribble, Ithaca College graduate student guard Cara Volpe, Marietta senior guard Devin Hefner and Marietta junior forward Makenzie Wilson spread out across the court.

Late free throws sink women’s basketball in NCAA tournament

By Flynn Hynes, Head Sports Editor • March 5, 2023
In the second round of the NCAA Division III tournament, the Ithaca College women's basketball team lost 44–42 in a nailbiter against the Marieta College Pioneers on March 4. 
From left, junior guard Mya Richardson and senior forward Kaleesha Joseph of the Tigers defend against the Bombers' graduate student forward Lindsey Albertelli while senior forward Emily Dorn watches on during a matchup Feb. 7.

Dominant first quarter carries women’s basketball over RIT

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • February 8, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team took on the Rochester Institute of Technology on Feb. 7 in a ferocious game where the Bombers came out on top 78–46. 
From left, Bombers senior guard Camryn Coffey drives past Thoroughbreds sophomore guard Sarah Chambers.

Women’s basketball slips past Skidmore in Senior Day win

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor • February 7, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team defeated the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds 52–49 on Senior Day Feb. 4 in the Ben Light Gymnasium. 
From left, senior guard Kendall Degenhardt of the Dutchwomen tries to defend against junior guard Hannah Polce of the Bombers on Feb. 3.

Women’s basketball defeats Union on Cancer Awareness Night

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • February 4, 2023
It took more than 30 minutes, but the Ithaca College women’s basketball team found its groove in a 64–48 win over the Union College Dutchwomen on the team’s Cancer Awareness Night.
Senior guard Natalie Smith drives the ball up the court against the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers on Jan. 28.

Women’s basketball adds another big conference win to its record

By Alliey Magistro, Contributing Writer • January 31, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team took on the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers on Jan. 28 in an aggressive battle for the win. The Bombers took the lead by 20 points and won 59–39.
From left, William Smith sophomore forward Maddie Patrick tries to defend against Ithaca College junior guard Hannah Polce.

Women’s basketball sweeps William Smith with 29-point victory

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • January 29, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team led wire-to-wire for its second win of the season against the William Smith Herons on Jan. 27, winning by a score of 71–42.
From right, junior guard Graycen Dubin dodges pressure from Raptors' junior guard Jade Dinkins during the Ithaca College women's basketball team's game on Dec. 3, 2022.

Women’s basketball topple Raptors in 66–46 victory

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • December 4, 2022
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team closed out its opening weekend of Liberty League play with a dominant 66–46 victory over the Bard College Raptors.
From left, senior forward Emily Dorn and senior guards Natalie Smith and Camryn Coffey look to rebound after losing in the second round of the NCAA Tournament last year.

Women’s basketball aims to build on Liberty League title three-peat

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor • November 9, 2022
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team is looking to the upcoming season with high expectations after taking home the Liberty League Championship title for the last three seasons in a row. 
The Ithaca College women's basketball team lost 73–71 in overtime in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32 against Springfield College on March 5.

IC women’s basketball team falls to Springfield College in NCAA Tournament

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • March 7, 2022
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team fell to Springfield College at the buzzer in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32 by a final score of 73–71 March 5 at Ben Light Gymnasium.
The Ithaca College women's basketball team will play at Montclair State University Nov. 12, 2022 in order to be able to attend the 2022 Cortaca Jug game.

IC Basketball teams plan New York City trip for Cortaca 2022

By Tobiah Zboray, Contributing writer • October 6, 2021
As the preparations begin for next year's Cortaca Jug football game at Yankee Stadium, the Ithaca College men’s and women’s basketball teams are looking to play games in the New York City
Junior guard Grace Cannon runs through a tunnel of her teammates before a game against Union College on Jan. 24 in Ben Light Gymnasium.

Junior guard discusses leadership role on young team

By Abbey London • February 4, 2020
Grace Cannon has been a star for the women’s basketball team since her freshman year, but has set herself apart this year as an emerging leader.
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