THE ITHACAN

Assistant coach teaches game based on lessons of his ancestors

By Mark Warren, Staff Writer • May 1, 2013

Ansley Jemison surveys the field from the sidelines of Higgins Stadium with his thick arms crossed and his brown eyes focused. Looking over the Bomber defense he notices a player out of position. He puffs on his whistle and the echo freezes all of the players in place. He calmly walks over to the defender…

Bombers win fourth straight conference match this season

By Matt Constas, Staff Writer • April 27, 2013

On senior day, the Bombers took care of business against the St. John Fisher Cardinals 7-2. The win is the Bombers’ fourth straight in conference play, improving their record to 5–1 in the Empire 8. The Bombers got off to another fast start in doubles by sweeping the Cardinals 3-0, one of those teams being…

Zeroing In: Previewing the 54th annual Cortaca Jug game

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer • November 9, 2012

Football beat writer Christian Araos breaks down the top four story lines going into Saturday's 54th annual Cortaca Jug football game at SUNY-Cortland.

Zeroing In: Previewing Bombers football at St. John Fisher

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer • October 19, 2012

Football beat writer Christian Araos previews the Bombers' huge road matchup with St. John Fisher as both teams look to stay alive in the Empire 8 Conference race.

Bombers football Head Coach Mike Welch takes leave of absence

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer • October 15, 2012

Ithaca Bombers football Head Coach will be taking an indefinite leave of absence to undergo heart bypass surgery Tuesday.

Football: Bombers miss opportunities, fall to Bengals

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer • October 14, 2012

The Ithaca College football team couldn't take advantage of several opportunities and dropped its homecoming game 21-14 to Buffalo State on Saturday.

Zeroing In: Previewing Bombers football vs. Alfred University

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer • October 6, 2012

Football beat writer Christian Araos breaks down the top story lines on South Hill and around the Empire 8 Conference before the Bombers take on Alfred University on Saturday afternoon.

Zeroing In: Bombers football home opener vs. Union College

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer • September 14, 2012

Football beat writer Christian Araos previews the top storylines for the Bombers' home opener Saturday vs. Union College.

Softball: Blue and Gold punch ticket to Empire 8 Conference final

By Taylor Palmer, Assistant Sports Editor • May 6, 2012

The top-seeded softball team advanced to Sunday’s Empire 8 Conference Championship final with a big 5-1 win against second seed St. John Fisher College this afternoon on Kostrinsky Field.

Baseball: Bombers outlasted in pitcher’s duel against rival St. John Fisher College

By Nate King, Staff Writer • April 22, 2012

The baseball team returned to Empire 8 Conference play with a 1–0 road loss Friday against St. John Fisher College (20—8 overall, 5—4 Empire 8). The loss is the second in a row for the Blue and Gold and drops their record to 18–6–1 on the season and 8–2 in conference play.

Men’s Tennis: Blue and Gold gets back in win column

By Rebecca Alpert, Staff Writer • April 19, 2012

The men’s tennis team (4—6 overall, 3—1 Empire 8) rebounded from a loss to Stevens Institute of Technology (6—10 overall, 1—3 Empire 8) with an 8-1 victory at St. John Fisher College this afternoon at the Mendon Racquet Club in Mendon, N.Y.

Baseball: Bombers complete weekend sweep of St. John Fisher College

By Nate King, Staff Writer • April 8, 2012

The baseball team completed its three game weekend series versus St. John Fisher College by winning both games of yesterday's doubleheader on Freeman Field.