Rochester Institute of Technology Archives

Q&A: Former Bomber embraces new coaching role

By John Frieders, Staff Writer • December 11, 2025

For four years, Emma Waite tried her best to beat the Ithaca College women’s basketball team. Following her graduation from Rochester Institute of Technology in 2024, that changed when she decided to use her last year of eligibility to become one of the Bombers, being a key part of a 19-8 season. On top of being a student-athlete, Waite became a teaching assistant and is now a graduate assistant coach of the women’s basketball team.

Women’s lacrosse takes down Vassar in Liberty League quarterfinals

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • April 30, 2025

In its return to the postseason, the Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team played like the weather, with the offense striking like lightning and defeating the Vassar College Brewers 19-10 at Higgins Stadium.

Women’s swimming and diving captures sixth straight Liberty League championship

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • February 28, 2025

The Liberty League Championship Tournament returned to the South Hill on Feb. 19-22 with high expectations for each school. Several team and association records were shattered on the way to crowning the 2025 Liberty League Champions: the Ithaca College women’s team and the Rochester Institute of Technology’s men’s team.

Men’s basketball comes up short against Engineers

By Ryan Nieskens, Staff Writer • February 10, 2025

The Ithaca College men’s basketball team dropped a nail-biter to Liberty League Conference leader Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers 54-51 on Feb. 8, falling short of what would have been a storybook comeback. The loss drops the Bombers 1.5 games behind the Engineers with just five games to play. The Bombers have now lost five straight games to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, but hold a winning 27-22 record.

Graduate transfers making noise on the field and in the classroom

By Jacob Infald, Senior Writer • February 5, 2025

When many athletes would be forced to give up their sport, Ithaca College gives student-athletes the chance to transfer to the college in pursuit of an exercise science master’s degree while finishing out their NCAA eligibility with a varsity sports team.

Volleyball bounces back in a tale of two matches

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • November 11, 2024

It was a tale of two matches for the No. 19 Ithaca College volleyball team on senior day, as they were swept by the Cortland Red Dragons before returning the favor against the Nazareth University Golden Flyers on Nov. 9.

Men’s swim and dive challenges its adversaries

By Billy Wood, Senior Writer • November 7, 2024

Coming off a fifth consecutive second place finish in the Liberty League Championship Tournament last season, the Ithaca College men’s swimming and diving team is looking to rely on mental strength and a selfless squad to challenge the daunting Rochester Institute of Technology this season.

Fielding the unpredictable: Ithaca College baseball’s continuous weather struggle

By Noa Ran-Ressler, Managing Editor • April 17, 2024

With upstate New York weather being as unpredictable as it is, the Ithaca College baseball team has had to make numerous adjustments this season to accommodate a weather-intolerant field. Freeman Field is a natural dirt and grass field, not a synthetic surface, which means it cannot be plowed or played on while wet.