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The Ithaca College football team defeated the St. Lawrence University Saints in its final home game of the season. Pictured, sophomore wide receiver Nicholas Lang makes a one-handed catch in the end zone.

Football’s defense sends the Saints marching out of Butterfield Stadium

By Rory Mastine, Staff Writer • November 11, 2024
The Ithaca College football team gave its senior leaders a proper sendoff by annihilating St. Lawrence University Nov. 9, making their final home game of the season a 41-0 victory. The Bombers came into the game with their playoff lives on the line, needing a defining win in order to stay in the hunt for a postseason bid. 
After seven close losses in 2024, the Ithaca College gymnastics team is determined to rebound. With added depth and veteran leadership, the Bombers aim to strengthen their standings in upcoming competitions.

Gymnastics balances depth and tough competition

By Johnny Lisi, Contributing Writer • November 7, 2024
Almost — that was the theme of the 2024 season for the Ithaca College gymnastics team. Razor-sharp margins at each meet, but it wasn’t enough. 
Ithaca College women's cross-country junior Kyla Eisman is setting the pace for the Bombers this season. Eisman is looking to return to the NCAA Division III Cross Country Championship.

Junior women’s cross-country runner setting the pace towards nationals

By Flynn Hynes, Sports Editor • October 9, 2024
The significant growth that junior Kyla Eisman demonstrated between her first year and sophomore seasons on the cross-country team was nothing short of remarkable.
Ithaca College associate professor in exercise science and athletic training David Diggin, pictured above, is the strength and conditioning program director.

Strength and conditioning program adds accreditation status

By David Schurter, Sports Editor • September 11, 2024
The Ithaca College exercise science major joined just 17 other programs nationwide to have an accredited concentration in strength and conditioning for performance and wellness. 
The Ithaca College women's cross-country team will have five new first-year students, as well as some returning stars. Pictured above, junior Kayleigh Milligan has the goal of setting a personal record.

Women’s XC seeks to climb championship ranks with new talent and returning stars

By Charles Schaff, Contributing Writer • September 3, 2024
The Ithaca College women’s cross-country team is looking to improve from last year, when they placed 5th at both the Liberty League Championship and the Regional Championship.
The Ithaca College men's cross-country team looks to improve upon last year. Pictured above, graduate student Christopher Licata is entering his final season with the Bombers.

Men’s cross-country rebuilds for Liberty League redemption

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • September 3, 2024
Following a difficult yet promising 2023 season, the Ithaca College men’s cross-country team aims to shock the Liberty League this season. Last year, the Bombers team — which lost five seniors from the 2022 season — finished sixth overall in the Liberty League Championship, their lowest-ever finish in a conference tournament. 
The Ithaca College men's soccer team have big goals for this season. Pictured above, junior defender Jack Walker aims to win Liberty League Defensive Player of the Year.

Men’s soccer looks to flip the switch

By Flynn Hynes, Sports Editor • September 2, 2024
Coming off a season where it lost in the Liberty League Championship game, the Ithaca College men’s soccer team has its hopes set high and is looking to redeem itself this year.
From front, sophomore beam/floor Corey Foster, junior beam/floor Caitlin Pellegrino and their bomber teammates lineup in anticipation of the beginning of the 2024 NCGA Regional Championships on March 9.

Gymnastics takes fourth place at NCGA Regional Championships

By Malik Clement, Managing Editor • March 11, 2024
The Ithaca College gymnastics team finished fourth at the 2024 NCGA East Region Championships in Ben Light Gymnasium on March 9. SUNY Brockport took home the meet's crown, while SUNY Cortland and Rhode Island College took second and third.
From left, senior defender Maggie Mandel and senior goalkeeper Lexi Held are aiming to get a spot in the NCAA tournament and are preparing for a rematch in the Liberty League Championships.

Women’s lacrosse search for redemption with a veteran squad

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • February 29, 2024
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team has been vigorously preparing for their upcoming season and are ready to take another swing at the No. 3 William Smith College Herons, the defending Liberty League Champions that knocked them off a year ago.
Senior midfielder Caroline Wise runs after the ball while being chased by a Royals' player. The Bombers ran away with a 13–9 victory after trailing in the first half.

Women’s lacrosse starts season strong with win over Royals

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • February 25, 2024
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team returned to Higgins Stadium Feb. 25 for the first game of their 2024 season. After a fierce competition against the University of Scranton Royals, the Bombers took home their first win after defeating the Royals 13–9 to give them a 1–0 start on the season. 
Gymnastics cruises past Springfield

Gymnastics cruises past Springfield

By Augustine Daudu, Staff Writer • February 5, 2024
The No. 73 Ithaca College gymnastics defeated the No. 82 Springfield College Pride 192.05–189.175 on Feb. 4. This comes after a season low 187.550 score for the Bombers the previous weekend, which gave the Bombers a last place finish at a quad meet at West Chester University on Jan. 27.
Jacob Villanueva '22 will join the Los Gallos Negros of the LFA in late January to start training for the team's 2024 campaign. Villanueva will play offensive line for the team.

Former Bombers’ guard makes the jump to professional football in Mexico

By Augustine Daudu, Contributing Writer • January 24, 2024
Making a career in professional football is something only 1.6% of all collegiate football players will achieve. It can be even more difficult for athletes who did not go to Division I schools, which normally offer better training resources, more exposure to scouts and recruiters and a higher level of competition.
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