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The Ithaca College football team returned to the win column by defeating the University of Rochester Yellowjackets Oct. 12. Pictured, senior running back Jalen Leonard-Osbourne breaks away from the defense.

Football returns to winning ways over Rochester

By Rory Mastine, Staff Writer • October 13, 2024
The Ithaca College football team shook off a string of offensive woes from the first few games to overwhelm the undefeated University of Rochester in a 24-0 victory on Oct.12 for their first home victory.
First-year Ivan Kisic on the men's tennis team is off to a hot start this fall. Kisic became the first Bomber since 2016 to claim a singles title at the St. Lawrence University Fall Classic Sept. 8.

Men’s tennis star shines bright for the Bombers

By Peter Nowlan, Contributing Writer • October 5, 2024
Ivan Kisic, a first-year student-athlete on the Ithaca College men’s tennis team, exploded onto the scene when he took home the “B” Singles title at the St. Lawrence University Fall Classic on Sept. 8. No other Bomber has claimed a Singles title at this tournament since 2016, when Minos Stavrakas and Nathan Wolf respectively won the “A” and “C” Flights.
Bombers' graduate student guard June Dickson fights by a defender and drives left into the lane during the Bombers' 66–59 loss Jan. 20.

Women’s basketball fails to keep up against Thoroughbreds

By Rory Mastine, Staff Writer • January 21, 2024
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team dropped a close game to the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds on Jan. 20, losing by a final score of 66–59 and bringing a nine game winning streak to an end.
Bombers' sophomore guard Cole Wissink picks up graduate student forward Jonny Angbazo as he begins to make his way up the court in the Bombers' 82–66 defeat Jan. 19.

Men’s basketball fails to hang on against Engineers

By Flynn Hynes, Assistant Sports Editor • January 20, 2024
The Ithaca College men's basketball team faced the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers on Jan. 19 at Ben Light Gymnasium. Although the first 25 minutes of the game were back and forth, the Engineers couldn't seem to be stopped for the last 15 minutes of the game, outscoring the Bombers 42–26 and defeating them 82–66.
Bombers graduate student guard Camryn Coffey drives right towards the hoop as she battles with defending Bantam senior forward Emma Wax.

Bombers narrowly escape Engineers with clutch basket

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor • January 19, 2024
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team defeated the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers 61–60 on Jan. 19 in Ben Light Gymnasium. 
from left, senior guard Triston Wennersten and junior guard Logan Wendell will be in search of redemption this year after the Bombers' lost to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the Liberty League semifinals last season.

Men’s basketball drives for dominance at the top of the Liberty League

By Flynn Hynes, Staff Writer • November 9, 2023
The Ithaca College men’s basketball team is returning to the court with a young squad that has its eyes set on a Liberty League title. 
From left, graduate student swimmer Katie Champagne and sophomore diver Eliza Salus are each looking to make appearances in both conference and national competition.

Women’s swim and dive sets the tone under new leadership

By David Schurter, Staff Writer • November 8, 2023
Since 2017, Ithaca College athletics has competed as a member of the Liberty League. During this time, the college has won several Liberty League Championships across every sport in every season. The women’s swimming and diving program is one of those perennial championship teams and this season, they are looking to win their fifth straight Liberty League title.
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.
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