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Bombers' junior guard Aidan Holmes looks forward as he absorbs contact from Thoroughbred's junior guard Jake Walsh and heads toward sophomore forward Joey Skoric.

Men’s basketball bounces back with victory over Thoroughbreds

By Flynn Hynes, Head Sports Editor • January 21, 2024
The Ithaca College men's basketball team faced the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds on Jan. 20 at Ben Light Gymnasium. The Bombers were able to win 74–60 and the deciding factor was the 3-point shooting. The Bombers were able to shoot 49 3-point shots while converting on 16 of them. On the other hand, the Thoroughbreds went 7–22 from behind the 3-point line.
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 • 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, Head 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.
From left, senior guard Hannah Polce and junior Annabella Yorio will look to avenge the team's Liberty League championship loss last season with new faces coming in to help aid in that mission.

Women’s basketball looks for vengeance in conference competition

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • November 9, 2023
After its loss in the Liberty League Championship last season against Skidmore College, the Ithaca College women’s basketball team is coming back to try and redeem its title shortcomings. After only losing by two points in that Liberty League title game, the team plans on not letting that happen again. 
From left, junior middle blocker Anaya Prince and junior outside hitter Faith Sabatier leap for the ball in the Bombers' 3–1 win on Senior Day.

Volleyball earns dominant win over Skidmore on Senior Day

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • October 7, 2023
The stands were packed with Bombers’ fans on Oct. 7, cheering on the Ithaca College volleyball team in its senior day matchup against Skidmore College. It was an intense game, but the Bombers were victorious, winning three out of the four sets. 
From left, junior midfielder Meara Bury injects the ball during a penalty corner while junior midfielder Catherine Papa and junior strikers Juliana Valli and Emma Garver prepare to attack.

Field hockey slips past Scranton in overtime victory

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • September 29, 2023
The Ithaca College field hockey team came out victorious over the Scranton University Royals in a defensive battle Sept. 27 at Higgins Stadium.
Men's soccer shoots for improved 2023 season

Men’s soccer shoots for improved 2023 season

By Flynn Hynes, Head Sports Editor • August 31, 2023
Coming off a 3–9–5 season that placed them eighth in the Liberty League, the Ithaca College men's soccer team is looking for a turnaround this upcoming year.
Sophomore tennis player Taylor Crain prepares to return a hit during the Bombers 5–4 win over the William Smith College Herons.

Sophomore standout dominates Liberty League tennis

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor • April 18, 2023
Sophomore tennis star Taylor Crain was a first-year student phenom last season, racking up a 14–6 singles record, 12–7 doubles record and taking home Liberty League Rookie of the Year.
From left, sophomore Taylor Crain and senior Caroline Herz of the Ithaca College women's tennis team aim to compete for their first conference title in program history.

Women’s tennis team has big expectations with small roster

By Lucas Jafet, Staff Writer • March 1, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s tennis team is gearing up for another run at the Liberty League title after it lost to Vassar College in the semifinals last season.
From left, senior coxswain Carlie Wohlfahrt and graduate student Allison Arndt of the Ithaca College women's rowing team look to pursue their first national title since 2005.

Women’s rowing team makes waves at the national level

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • March 1, 2023
Following another decorated season resulting in a fourth consecutive Liberty League title and a national ranking, the Ithaca College women’s rowing team has lofty expectations for its upcoming season.
From left, Bombers' first-year student guard Zoraida Icabalceta drives the ball past Skidmore College junior forward Julia Blanck and sophomore guard Becca Horger.

Skidmore upsets IC women’s basketball in Liberty League Championship

By Flynn Hynes, Head Sports Editor • February 26, 2023
The Ithaca College women's basketball team lost to the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds 54–52 Feb. 26 for the Liberty League Championship
From left, Bombers junior guard Noah Downing puts up a layup under Thoroughbreds senior guard Riley Greene.

Men’s basketball dominates Thoroughbreds on Senior Day

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor • February 7, 2023
The Ithaca College men’s basketball team defeated the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds 75–56 on Senior Day Feb. 4 in the Ben Light Gymnasium.
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