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Head mens and women tennis coach Bill Austin has announced his retirement after 20 seasons. Assistant coach Chris Hayes will step up as head.

Ithaca College tennis coach cements place in record books

By Annette Hogan, Staff Writer October 24, 2016
For the past 17 years, Bill Austin has been a staple on the Ithaca College tennis courts. Now, the head coach has cemented his place in history.
Senior Shawahl Abdur-Rahman runs through the Union College defense Sept. 6, 2015 in Butterfield Stadium. The football team will play Union College at 1 p.m. Sept. 3 in Butterfield Stadium.

Weekend preview: Bombers set to kick off fall seasons

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer September 1, 2016
Eight of the ten Ithaca College fall varsity sports teams will begin their fall seasons this weekend.

Dominant IC women’s tennis program deserves more recognition

By Nick Fustor, Columnist August 29, 2016
Bill Austin, Ithaca College head women's tennis coach, has been leading the team for 17 years and has helped them win 11-straight Empire 8 Conference Championships.
Sophomore Katie Evans goes for a spike against Keuka College on Sept. 23, 2015 in Ben Light Gymnasium.

New coaching staff sets high standards for volleyball team

By Madison Bess, Staff Writer August 24, 2016
The women's volleyball team sets high standards with inclusion of new head volleyball coach Johan Dulfer.
Sophomore Caroline Dunn aims to hit the ball in a match against Hartwick College on Oct. 4, 2015.

Undefeated Empire 8 record motivates women’s tennis team

By Casey Koenig, Staff Writer August 24, 2016
After going 9–0 in the Empire 8 conference last season, the women's tennis team looks to shift that momentum into this season.
Senior Sam Boylan shoots a penalty kick against Elmira College in the first round of the Empire 8 Championships on Nov. 6, 2015.

Men’s soccer prepares to score this coming season

By Cal Dymowski, Staff Writer August 24, 2016
The men's soccer team is gearing up for its second season with head coach Patrick Ouckama.
Head football coach Mike Welch yells directions from the sideline during the teams scrimmage Aug. 20 in Butterfield Stadium. Welch has been head coach for the past 22 seasons.

Ithaca College head football coach Mike Welch to retire

By Danielle Allentuck and Lauren Murray August 10, 2016
Ithaca College head football coach Mike Welch '73 announced Aug. 10 he will retire after 22 season as head coach. He has led the team to a 164–73 record during his tenure.
The softball team celebrates after defeating St. John Fisher College to win the Empire 8 Championship on May 8.

Softball team wins Empire 8 Championship

By Adam Brobst and Caitie Ihrig May 8, 2016
After winning the Empire 8 Championship, the softball team earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Freshman Josh Della Puca had one goal and one assist in the Bombers win against Stevens Institute of Technology May 7.

Nationally ranked men’s lacrosse wins the Empire 8 title

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer May 8, 2016
The No. 1 nationally ranked men's lacrosse team wins the Empire 8 Conference title May 7 to advance to the NCAA tournament.
Senior Allison Macari pitches in the Division III Leadoff Classic on March 11–13. The softball team left the tournament with a 3–3 record.

Softball team opens season at prestigious tournament

By Adam Brobst, Staff Writer March 23, 2016
The Ithaca College softball team were one of 24 teams who competed at the Division III Leadoff Classic held March 11–13.

Bend it like Beck: Simmons solidifies doomed NCAA

By Jonathan Beck, Columnist March 9, 2016
Columnist Jonathan Beck calls attention to NCAA's lack of swiftness when handing down academic disciplines to student-athletes.
Junior Winston Wenham, who transferred to Ithaca College from Syracuse University for the spring semester, plays in the men’s lacrosse game March 1 in Higgins Stadium.

Junior transfer takes on Division III men’s lacrosse

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer March 8, 2016
Junior Winston Wenham transferred from Syracuse University where he played Division I lacrosse for the Orange to Ithaca College where he is now a starting defenseman for the Bombers.
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