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From left, first-year Mia Woodard, sophomore Brady Sullivan, head coach Kaitlyn Wahila, sophomore transfer Abby Hennessy and sophomore Brooke Snider all scored their first career goals for the Bombers this season.

Newfound depth adds strength to field hockey team

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • September 25, 2024
When first-year striker Mia Woodard found the back of the cage, she brought the crowd to its feet. 
Sophomore Gabriela Gonzalez-Abreu sets up for a spike in the Bombers Invitational that took place Sept. 6-7. It was a dominant performance for the Bombers, who won all their matches.

Volleyball finishes undefeated in Bomber Invitational

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • September 9, 2024
The No. 21 Ithaca College volleyball team welcomed three teams to the annual Bomber Invitational by sweeping them, defeating the University of Rochester Yellowjackets 29-27, 25-10 and 25-8, as well as the Middlebury College Panthers 25-20, 25-19 and 25-15 before similarly disposing of the St. John Fisher University Cardinals 25-23, 25-10 and 25-14.
The Ithaca College field hockey team is looking to win their first Liberty League Championship. Pictured, senior striker Juliana Valli led the team with nine goals last season.

Field hockey seeking Championship redemption

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • September 5, 2024
When the 2024 season opened, the No. 23 Ithaca College field hockey team wasted no time setting the standard.
Junior center fielder Collin Feeney dives back to base after the pitcher tries to pick him off in the Bombers' victory against the Cardinals. Feeney hit 3 for 5 today at the plate and was able to score a run.

Rothstein’s walk off clinches Bombers’ victory over the Cardinals

By Flynn Hynes, Assistant Sports Editor • April 1, 2024
The Ithaca College baseball team played their first game at Freeman Field this season on April 1. In a game that lasted 10 innings, the Bombers came up on top 4–3 against the St. John Fisher University Cardinals to extend their win streak to six games.
Bombers' senior attack/midfield Chloe Nordyke tracks the ball as Cardinals' junior defense Jillian Genther trails behind in the Bombers' 13–11 victory March 23.

Bombers brace the cold and secure a victory over the Cardinals

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • March 23, 2024
It was an ice cold afternoon on Higgins Field when the No. 21 Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team took on the No. 23 St. John Fisher University Cardinals in a tough, nail-biting 13–11 win
From left, senior attackman Charlie Niebuhr and senior midfielder Kyle Savery. Going into their senior year, the two are emphasizing leadership and are welcoming in new head coach Tommy Pearce.

New faces add extra man advantage to men’s lacrosse

By Jacob Infald, Staff Writer • February 29, 2024
With the 2024 season on the horizon, the Ithaca men’s lacrosse team has been preparing to enter a new era. After over 30 years at the helm, former head coach Jeff Long stepped down on June 1, 2023, and was replaced by Tommy Pearce.
The Ithaca College volleyball team runs on to the court to celebrate its four set victory over the University of Scranton. The victory is the sixth straight for the Bombers.

Volleyball completes weekend sweep with victory over Scranton

By Rory Mastine, Contributing Writer • October 30, 2023
The Ithaca College volleyball team won its sixth game in a row Oct. 28, taking down the University of Scranton Royals in its final regular-season home game, completing a victorious weekend after defeating Clarkson University on Oct. 27.
From left, senior midfielder Jorja Hibschman transitions upfield while Bombers' first-year student midfielder Payton Yahner defends.

Field hockey drops first game against Kean University

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor • September 2, 2023
Following a dominant 2022 season that yielded a 14–4 record, the Ithaca College field hockey team opened its 2023 season with a tumultuous 3–0 loss to the No. 17 Kean University Cougars on Sept. 1. 
Senior goalkeeper Ryan LaForty drops for a save during the Ithaca College men's lacrosse team's 10–9 overtime loss against Union College on April 22, 2023. LaForty tallied a season-high 19 saves during the game.

Men’s lacrosse falls short against Union on Senior Day

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • April 24, 2023
The stands at Higgins Stadium were packed and wild April 22 to see the Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team battle one of its toughest opponents, No. 14 Union College, on Senior Day.
From left, first-year student goalkeeper Avery Byrnes and sophomore defender Grace Wolsieffer of the Cardinals look as senior Bomber forward Delaney Rutan shoots during the Ithaca College women's soccer team's match against St. John Fisher University on Sept. 20.

Women’s soccer notches big win over St. John Fisher

By Dustin Terry, Staff Writer • September 21, 2022
The Ithaca College women’s soccer team got back to winning form with a dominant 5–0 victory over St. John Fisher University on Sept. 20 at Carp Wood Field.
Senior striker Elizabeth Pillow tallied her second goal of the season, helping lead the team to a 4-1 victory against St. John Fisher on Sept. 4 to start their season 2—0.

Field Hockey defeats St. John Fisher University in home opener

By Tess Ferguson, Contributing Writer • September 5, 2022
After kicking off the Fall 2022 season with a 2–1 victory against the SUNY Geneseo Knights on Sept. 2, the Ithaca College field hockey team made its home debut at Higgins Stadium.
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