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The faculty athletic mentor program was introduced in 2015 with an initial seven faculty athletic mentors. Now with 21 active mentors, the program looks to make sure every athlete knows academic resources are there for them.

Faculty athletic mentor program shines light on relationship between athletics and academics

By Flynn Hynes and Billy Wood April 3, 2024
The faculty athletic representative program has been active at Ithaca College for nine years and has quickly developed into a mainstay in the school’s relationship between athletics and academics.  
From left, Bombers' graduate student defender Brendan Lebitsch winds up to send the ball downfield as sophomore defender Jack Walker and Engineers' senior forward Kyle Osborne look on.

Men’s soccer’s second half surge leads to win over RPI

By Flynn Hynes, Staff Writer October 30, 2023
The Ithaca College men's soccer team faced the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers on Oct. 28 at Carp Wood Field. The Bombers secured a crucial 2–1 win to secure the No. 3 seed in the Liberty League and advance to the Liberty League Championships.
In 12 games, the Ithaca College men's soccer team doubled its win count from the 2022 season. The team is ranked fourth in the Liberty League as of Oct. 25 as opposed to their eighth-place ranking in 2022.

Men’s soccer sees drastic improvement in production

By Flynn Hynes, Staff Writer October 25, 2023
After a 3–9–5 season last year, the Ithaca College men’s soccer team has made an impressive comeback with a current 6–5–2 record this season. 
from left, junior defender Landon Hellwig intercepts a ball intended for Saints junior defender Will Baker in the Bombers' 1–0 victory Sept. 30.

Men’s soccer bests St. Lawrence in 1–0 victory

By Flynn Hynes, Staff Writer September 30, 2023
The Ithaca College men’s soccer team faced the St. Lawrence University Saints on Sept. 30 at Carp Wood Field. The Bombers won 1–0, remaining lights out all game and only allowing three total shots.
From left, first-year forward Landon Kelly looks on while Bombers' graduate student defender Brendan Lebitsch pushes upfield.

Men’s soccer rebounds for win over Wilkes

By Flynn Hynes, Staff Writer September 4, 2023

The Ithaca College men's soccer team faced the Wilkes University Colonels on Sept. 4 at Carp Wood Field. The Bombers were in control throughout the game and came up on top 5–0 to improve their record...

From left, Bombers' graduate student defender Brendan Lebitsch looks to push the ball down field with junior forward Kaleb Steward trailing.

Men’s soccer breaks even against Fredonia

By Flynn Hynes, Staff Writer September 3, 2023
The Ithaca College men’s soccer team faced the SUNY Fredonia Blue Devils on Sept. 2 at Carp Wood Field. Both teams fought back and forth resulting in a final score of 0–0 making the Bomber’s record 0–0–1.
Coming off a Liberty League Championship game appearance in 2021, the Ithaca College men’s soccer team had a challenging 2022 season, earning a record of 3–9–5 while tallying 11 goals in 17 games.

Men’s soccer team reflects on difficult season

By Tobiah Zboray, Staff Writer November 16, 2022
After going 8–6–6 in 2021 and making the Liberty League Championship game, expectations were high for the Ithaca College men’s soccer team for the 2022 season.
Senior midfielder Jack McCarthy dribbles the ball upfield as the Thoroughbreds senior midfielder Brady Trenchard races after him during the Ithaca men's soccer draw against Skidmore

Men’s soccer plays to hard fought draw against Skidmore

By Daniel King, Assistant Sports Editor October 15, 2022
A hard-fought contest between The Ithaca College men’s soccer team and Skidmore College led to a 1–1 draw on Oct. 14 at Carp Wood Field.
From left, graduate student midfielder Alex Leahy, senior midfielder Jack McCarthy, senior defenders Alex Cabeca and Brendan Lebitsch and junior midfielder Reefe Harrison celebrate after Cabeca's game-winning goal in the 70th minute.

Men’s soccer earns first win of the season over Brockport

By Dustin Terry, Staff Writer September 22, 2022
The Ithaca College men’s soccer team earned its first win of the season Sept. 16 with a 1–0 victory over the unbeaten SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles.
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