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From left, Bombers senior guard Camryn Coffey drives past Thoroughbreds sophomore guard Sarah Chambers.

Women’s basketball slips past Skidmore in Senior Day win

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor • February 7, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team defeated the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds 52–49 on Senior Day Feb. 4 in the Ben Light Gymnasium. 
Junior infielder Allison Dell'Orto bunts during the Ithaca College softball team's doubleheader against Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Kostrinsky Field on April 24.

Softball team splits doubleheader with RPI

By Dustin Terry, Staff Writer • April 27, 2022
The Bombers looked to continue their winning ways as they hosted a doubleheader against Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Kostrinsky Field on April 24.
Junior Kailey Collins takes a swing during the Ithaca College softball team's doubleheader against Skidmore College on April 23 at Kostrinksy Field.

Softball team sweeps doubleheader against Skidmore College

By Dustin Terry, Staff Writer • April 26, 2022
The Ithaca College softball team celebrated senior day by completing a two-game sweep over Skidmore College at Kostrinsky field on April 23. 
Senior midfielder Willy Wright advances the ball by going past junior defender Luke Pilcher in the Ithaca College men's lacrosse teams 19–6 loss to Rochester Institute of Technology on April 13.

Ithaca College men’s lacrosse falls to No. 3 RIT

By Liam Shields, Staff Writer • April 17, 2022
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team fell 19–6 to Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), on April 13 at Higgins Stadium. With the loss, the Bombers dropped to 9–3 on the season.
Senior infielder Julia Loffredo had two hits and a run batted in for the Bombers in the two-game series against Alfred University on April 12.

Softball team splits series against Alfred University

By Dustin Terry, Staff Writer • April 17, 2022
The Ithaca College softball team split a two-game series against the Alfred University Saxons in a doubleheader at Kostrinsky Field on April 12.
The men's club ultimate frisbee team, Nawshus Ultimate, is currently ranked No. 13 in the country according to Ultiworld. The women's team, Kweezy Ultimate, was ranked at No. 22 at one point, but has since dropped off the list.

Club ultimate frisbee teams fly into national rankings

By Tommy Mumau, Sports Editor • April 7, 2022
The tradition of ultimate frisbee on South Hill has grown over the years, providing students with an opportunity to connect and compete in a fun environment.
Junior pitcher Garrett Bell allowed three runs and struck out eight batters over seven innings pitched in the Bombers’ 13–7 win over Hamilton College April 5.

Baseball team hoping to keep momentum from strong start

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • April 5, 2022
The Ithaca College baseball team has posted an impressive record of 15–5 to begin the season, bolstered by solid team chemistry which should play an important role.
The women's tennis team will lean on Senior Sara Steinberg and sophomore Sara Sposito this spring season.

Women’s tennis vying NCAA bid with a bounce back year

By Jack Murray, Senior writer • March 25, 2021
After feeling robbed of a comeback season last spring, the women's tennis team is ready to bounce back behind an improved group of sophomores.
Liberty League leaves athletic decisions up to institutions

Liberty League leaves athletic decisions up to institutions

By Emily Adams, Sports Editor • March 12, 2020
Ithaca College has not made a decision about athletic participation in the coming weeks and the Liberty League doesn't plan to take collective action.
Senior Gabby Laccona and sophomore Daniella Mulvey will contribute to the Bombers' high goals this season under new head coach Hannah Shalett Quintana.

Softball team chasing World Series victory with new coach

By Aidan Charde, Staff Writer • February 27, 2020
The Ithaca College softball team is striving to go all the way in the College World Series this season under a new head coach.
Members of the field hockey team celebrate scoring their second goal during their senior day game against the University of Rochester on Oct. 27 at Higgins Stadium. The Bombers won the game 2–1.

Varsity squads celebrate seniors at home competitions

By Emily Adams, Sports Editor • October 31, 2019
As the regular season comes to an end for the fall varsity sports, teams are celebrating their seniors during home games.
Dave Valesente and his father, George '66, after Ithaca College's annual game against Wells College on May 5, 2018.

New softball and baseball coaches have history on South Hill

By Lauren White, Assistant Sports Edtior • August 28, 2019
Softball head coach Hannah Shalett Quintana played for Ithaca College, and head baseball coach Dave Valesente takes over from his father, George '66.
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