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Field hockey prepares for sprint toward success

By Isabella McSweeney, Sports Editor • August 27, 2025

After 2024’s historic performance, the Ithaca College field hockey team is unfazed by expectations and ready to put in the effort to return to the NCAA Division III Championships. The Bombers ended...

Field hockey team claims its first-ever Liberty League title over the Yellowjackets

Field hockey team claims its first-ever Liberty League title over the Yellowjackets

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • November 11, 2024
After being named runner-up in 2021 and 2023, the No. 22 Ithaca College field hockey team finally captured its first-ever Liberty League title. The Bombers defeated the No. 20 University of Rochester Yellowjackets 2-0, in a rainy championship matchup Nov. 10 at Higgins Stadium. 
Senior striker Juliana Valli battles for possession with Herons' first-year defender Caroline Kogut during the Bombers' 2-1 loss to William Smith College. The Bombers took an early lead, but the Herons rallied for a second-half comeback.

Field hockey’s early lead slips away in tough battle against Herons

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • October 5, 2024
In its second Liberty League matchup of the 2024 season, the No. 19 Ithaca College field hockey team fell 2-1 to the William Smith College Herons on Oct. 5. The loss drops the Bombers’ record to 6-5 overall and 1-1 in the conference. 
Senior midfielder Emma Garver plays a pass at midfield in the Bombers' 1-0 victory over the Misercordia University Cougars on Sept. 4. The Bombers beat the York College of Pennsylvania Spartans 1-0 on Sept. 14

Field Hockey squeezes by Cougars with 1-0 victory

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • September 6, 2024
On Sept. 4, the Ithaca College field hockey team maintained its perfect record. The Bombers extended their record to 3-0 with a 1-0 victory over the previously undefeated Misericordia University Cougars in a gritty non-conference matchup. 
From left, first-year student striker Emma Rice defends Bombers' junior striker Juliana Valli as she makes an up-field push.

Field hockey falls to Cortland under the lights

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • September 14, 2023
In its 70th all-time matchup, the Ithaca College field hockey team dropped its fifth game of the season in a 3–1 loss against the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons during an under-the-lights matchup Sept. 13 at Higgins Stadium.
From left, seniors Elizabeth Pillow and Amberly Christiansen of the Ithaca College field hockey team. The team is looking to compete at the National level after falling in overtime in the Liberty League Championship in 2021.

Field hockey sets sights on conference and national titles

By Tobiah Zboray, Staff Writer • August 31, 2022
After a trip to the Liberty League Championship game in 2021, the Ithaca College field hockey team is looking to improve its success going into the 2022 season. 
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