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Sculling braves competitive waters following a decorated spring

Sculling braves competitive waters following a decorated spring

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor • August 31, 2023
After closing out the sculling season with strong performances at the Head of the Fish Regatta in October 2022, the Ithaca College women’s rowing team went on to nail down its fifth consecutive Liberty League title May 2023. This fall, the team is looking to build the same momentum that will propel it to success once again.
The Ithaca College womens rowing team will attend the Liberty League Championships May 5 in Saratoga Springs.

Women’s rowing vies for national championship

By Tess Ferguson, Assistant Sports Editor • May 3, 2023
After wrapping up its regular season April 29, the Ithaca College women’s rowing team is looking to nail down its fifth consecutive Liberty League Championship
Junior running back Jalen Leonard-Osbourne runs toward the end zone for a 35-yard touchdown. Leonard-Osbourne led the team with 89 rushing yards.

Football defeats UMass Dartmouth in first round of NCAA Championship

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer • November 19, 2022
The No. 9/10 Ithaca College football team defeated the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 63–20 in the first round of the NCAA Championship Nov. 19 at Butterfield Stadium.
From left, senior Izzy Ozkurt and graduate student Michele Hyland of the womens crew team. The Bombers finished in third place at the 2021 Division III NCAA Championships last May.

Women’s crew team aiming to build on last season’s momentum

By Mark Puskey, Staff Writer • March 3, 2022
After winning the Liberty League Championship and finishing third at the NCAA Championships last May, the Ithaca College women’s crew team has high expectations.
From left, senior Izzy Ozkurt and junior Lauren Hitesman row in the Cayuga Sprints on Sept. 26. Hitesman is in her third season with both the sculling and womens crew teams.

Q&A: Rower makes an impact in the boat and on campus

By Ori Grady, Contributing writer • September 28, 2021
Junior Lauren Hitesman, a member of both the sculling and women’s crew teams will be a part of the team competing for a grand final appearance at the championship next spring.
From left, Savannah Brija ’18, ’20 and Karina Feitner ’18 at the United States Olympic Trials for Womens Rowing in Sarasota, Florida, in February.

Women’s crew alumni compete at Olympic trials

By Emma Kersting, Contributing writer • March 17, 2021
Savannah Brija ’18, ’20 and Karina Feitner ’18 participated in Olympic rowing trials for the chance to represent Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics. 
Sophomore high jumper Kasim Cisse clears the bar during the Ithaca College Tri-Meet on Jan. 18 in Glazer Arena. Cisse won the meet with a season-best height of 2.01 meters.

Basketball player becomes high jump star for men’s track and field

By Arla Davis, Assistant Sports Editor • January 23, 2020
Sophomore Kasim Cisse said he came to Ithaca College to play basketball. He is now the best high jumper on the men's track and field team.
Sophomore Matt Crysler swims butterfly during a practice at Kelsey Partridge Bird Natatorium. Crysler is a leader of the Bombers strong butterfly group.

Large roster gives depth to men’s swimming and diving

By Mark Puskey, Contributing Writer • November 14, 2019
The Ithaca College men's swimming and diving team has its largest roster in years and is aiming for top performances this season.
Sophomore Logan Bruce hurdles during a practice in Glazer Arena. Bruce competes in the pentathlon and competed at the NCAA championships last season.

Women’s track and field strives for the national title

By Ariel Dowdy, Staff Writer • November 14, 2019
The Ithaca College women's track and field team has set its sights on achieving the ultimate goal — a national championship team title.
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.
Head wrestling coach Marty Nichols won the 2018 National Wrestling Coaches’s Association Coach of the Year award for the team’s third place finish at the Division III Championships.

Wrestling coach reflects on third-place finish at Nationals

By Will Gaglioti, Staff Writer • March 21, 2018
Head wrestling coach Marty Nichols discusses his Coach of the Year award and the team's third place finish at Nationals.
Womens swimming and diving hopes to rebuild team

Women’s swimming and diving hopes to rebuild team

By Alyssa Curtis, Staff Writer • November 9, 2017
The women's swimming and diving team looks to rebuild its roster after losing multiple seniors to graduation last season.
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