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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, Co-Sports Editor • 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.
From left, Junior oarsman Miles Kenaston and junior rower Riley Maynard will look to the leadership of head coach Justin Stangel to lead them to a Liberty League title.

Sea of opportunity gives men’s rowing a chance to win it all

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor • February 28, 2024
The Ithaca College men’s rowing team is coming off a season that saw them make the National Invitational Rowing Championships for the second year in a row. The young squad will look to make it to nationals a third time with a new look for the Liberty League conference.
Bombers first-year quarterback Colin Schumm loads up in the pocket to send the ball downfield in the Bombers 51–14 win over St. Lawrence University Nov. 4.

Football decimates Saints to complete Liberty League sweep

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • November 5, 2023
The Ithaca College football team defeated the St. Lawrence Saints by a final score of 51–14, the win earning the Bombers a second straight season of sweeping its Liberty League opponents. 
Bombers' football players celebrate their Liberty League title clinching 62–0 victory over Buffalo State at midfield. The game marks the second straight Liberty League title for the Bombers and broke the school record for total yardage in a game with 686.

Football dismantles Buffalo State to earn its second straight Liberty League title

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • October 30, 2023
For the second straight season, the Ithaca College football team is the Liberty League Champion after a 62–0 win over Buffalo State University on Oct. 28. 
From left, junior striker Emma Garver transitions the ball downfield as sophomore striker Caroline Hamilton defends toward the sideline.

Field hockey boasts second half comeback against Saints

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • October 8, 2023
The Ithaca College field hockey team bolstered its position at the top of Liberty League standings with a 2–1 victory over the St. Lawrence University Saints on Oct. 4 at Higgins Stadium.
From left, junior midfielder Meara Bury transitions the ball upfield as Knights junior midfielder Hanna Pochobradsky defends along the sideline.

Field hockey extends winning streak with victory over Knights

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • October 5, 2023
The Ithaca College field hockey team extended its winning streak to five with an evenly matched, 1–0, victory over the SUNY Geneseo Knights on Oct. 4 at Higgins Stadium.
First-year midfielder Colin Adams looks to advance the ball in the Bombers' 2–0 loss to Hobart College Sept. 27.

Men’s soccer suffers shutout against Hobart

By Flynn Hynes, Head Sports Editor • September 28, 2023
The Ithaca College men’s soccer team faced the Hobart College Statesmen on Sept. 27. Valiant efforts were shown by both teams, however, the Bombers couldn't find the net coming up short 2–0.
First-year Helena Winterberg prepares to swing at golf practice Sept. 26. Winterberg was named the Liberty League Rookie of the Week on Sept. 5 after her performance at the St. Lawrence Invitational.

Golf swings back into form after individual season

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • September 28, 2023
The Ithaca College golf program hit a low in Spring 2023 when it was only able to field three athletes, forcing it to split into individual competitors instead of playing as a team. Now, the 2023–24 squad has returned with six athletes and is reclaiming its spot in team play. 
From left, sophomore shortstop Connor Pedersen tells first-year student designated hitter Matt Curtis to slide as he approaches home.

Bombers take both games of doubleheader over St. Lawrence

By Ryan Collins, Contributing Writer • April 6, 2023
The Ithaca College baseball team swept its doubleheader against the St. Lawrence University Saints on April 3 on Valesente Diamond at Freeman Field, completing a three-game sweep. 
Sophomore midfielder Chase Gulick wins the face off against Cougars' senior midfielder Nick Mehnert. Gulick went 24–25 on the face off during the contest.

Men’s lacrosse takes down Cougars in 16–3 win

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • April 3, 2023
There was a big win at Higgins Stadium on March 29 for the Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team against the Misericordia University Cougars.
Bombers' sophomore attacker Hayley Armstrong competes for a ground ball against sophomore defender Brigette Gable. Armstrong notched four assists on the contest.

Women’s lacrosse picks up conference win over Saints

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • March 26, 2023
There was a rush of adrenaline at Higgins Stadium on March 24 as the Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team faced one of its toughest competitors: the St. Lawrence University Saints.
The Ithaca College volleyball team celebrates during its 3–0 victory over Bard College on Oct. 22.

Volleyball wins big over Bard College on senior day

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor • October 23, 2022
The Ithaca College volleyball team wiped the floor with the Bard College Raptors for its senior day game Oct. 22 at the Ben Light Gymnasium, winning its last regular season home game.
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