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From left, junior Travis Jones and senior Eze Chukwuezi will look to lead the Ithaca College wrestling team this season.

Wrestling team prepared to prove it’s a national title contender

By Connor Wood, Staff Writer • November 10, 2021
The Ithaca College wrestling team opens the regular season ranked No. 14 in the country according to the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III Coaches Preseason Rankings.
Senior wrestler Jake Ashcroft battles with freshman Elijah Rodriguez in practice. Ashcraft is looking to avenge his NCAA Tournament defeat in last seasons championships.

Taking down the competition: Senior aims to win title

By Will Gaglioti, Staff Writer • December 12, 2018
Senior wrestler Jake Ashcraft came up just short in the 2018 NCAA Championships. He entered this year at No.1 in his weight class.
Wrestler Jaison White competes for the Bombers in Ben Light Gymnasium.

Wrestling team looks for continued success in new region

By Will Gaglioti, Staff Writer • February 8, 2018
The Ithaca College wrestling team finds itself in a new region this year and has earned the opportunity to host the regional tournament because of it.
No. 4 wrestling secures third place finish at National Duals

No. 4 wrestling secures third place finish at National Duals

By Sevrin Lavenstein, Staff Writer • January 6, 2018
The Ithaca College wrestling team defeated Johnson & Whales University to finish in third place at National Duals.
No. 5 wrestling hosts the Ithaca Tri-Meet on Dec. 9

No. 5 wrestling hosts the Ithaca Tri-Meet on Dec. 9

By Sevrin Lavenstein, Staff Writer • December 9, 2017
The Ithaca College wrestling team defeated both Oswego State and Jamestown Community College at Ben Light Gymnasium.
Freshman Sam Schneider, top, competes Nov. 5 in the Ithaca Invitational in Glazer Arena, his first college match. He has won 21 straight matches.

IC freshman wrestler extends winning streak to 21 matches

By Cal Dymowski, Staff Writer • February 13, 2017
Since losing to a Division I opponent from West Virginia University on Nov. 13, freshman wrestler Sam Schneider has honed in on being the best.
From left: Nick Velez, Bryan Israel, Carlos Toribio, Jimmy Kaishian and Dan Pack.

Five Bomber wrestlers slam their way into national rankings

By Connor Weingarten, Contributing Writer • January 26, 2016
The wrestling team is currently ranked No. 13 in the National Wrestling Coaches Association in the tournament ranking and No. 9 in the dual rankings, with five individual wrestlers ranked in the top ten.

Wrestling squad earns team title at Spartan Invitational

By Connor Weingarten, Contributing Writer • December 6, 2015
The wrestling team defeated nine other ranked teams and had two individual champions.
Senior wrestler Alex Gomez competes in the wrestling squad's 18–12 victory over Wilkes College on Feb. 13. The nationally ranked wrestler will be one of the biggest factors in the South Hill squad's NCAA Tournament run.

Wrestlers to face steep competition in NCAA tournament

By Chris Fiaschetti, Contributing Writer • February 23, 2015
With a nationally ranked status, the wrestling team will look to make a deep run in the tournament this year.
Sophomore wrestler Jimmy Kaishian wrestles against a SUNY Oneonta opponent in the team’s dual match against the Red Dragons on Feb. 4. Kaishian defeated his opponent 11–3.

Wrestling team confident after defeating ranked opponent

By Tom Garris, Staff Writer • February 11, 2015
After trumping eighth-ranked Delaware Valley College, the wrestling team is gearing up for a run at the national championship.
Senior center Keefe Gitto dribbles the ball down the court during the men's basketball game Jan. 20 against Houghton College. The Blue and Gold won the game 89-74.

Roundups 12/10 – 1/20

By Ithacan Staff, The Ithacan • January 21, 2015
The Ithacan sports staff recaps this week's Bomber sports action.
Sophomore wrestler Nick Wahba participates in the Ithaca Invitational on Nov. 9, 2013.

Sophomore wrestler helps solidify up and coming squad

By Chris Fiaschetti, Contributing Writer • January 20, 2015
Sophomore Nick Wahba has strengthened the wrestling team this season.
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