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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.
From left, Yellowjackets senior guard Kat Jenks retreats into defensive position as Bombers first-year guard Tori Drevna drives left into the lane.

Women’s basketball flies past Yellowjackets

By Rory Mastine • December 8, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s basketball team fought its way past the University of Rochester Yellowjackets in a 62–54 battle Dec. 6 en route to their sixth win of the season. 
The Ithaca College field hockey team improved its record to 4–3 when they defeated the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles, 2–0, on Sept. 20.

Field hockey makes a statement with 2–0 shutout

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • September 21, 2023
The Ithaca College field hockey team made a comeback statement with a dominant 2–0 showing over the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles on Sept. 21 at Higgins Stadium.
From left, Pioneers sophomore midfielder Ali Mata-Ruiz presses shooting Bombers' senior midfielder Reefe Harrison.

Men’s soccer finds last-minute push against Alfred State

By Flynn Hynes, Head Sports Editor • September 14, 2023
The Ithaca College men's soccer team faced the 4–0 Alfred State Pioneers in a match that was decided in the last 10 minutes of play. Although it was a fight to the end, the Bombers eventually came out on top 2–1, bringing their season record to 2–0–1.
Sophomore infielder Riley Brawdy fields a ball during the Ithaca College baseball team's 8–5 comeback win over the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles on May 2.

Baseball secures comeback win over Brockport

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor • May 4, 2023
The Ithaca College baseball team defeated the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles 8–5 on the Valesente Diamond at Freeman Field on May 2.
From left, senior first baseman Matt Fabian reaches out to secure an out against Hobart junior outfielder Joe McCoy.

Baseball’s late comeback falls short against Hobart

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor • April 30, 2023
The Ithaca College baseball team lost to the Hobart College Statesmen 9–6 on Senior Day April 28 on the Valesente Diamond at Freeman Field.
From left, Ithaca College sophomore midfielder Elizabeth Green defends against SUNY Cortland junior attacker Toni Cashman.

Bombers fall in close matchup with Red Dragons

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • March 4, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team could not hold on to a halftime lead in its second game of the season March 1, falling to the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons 8–9.
From left, Golden Eagles' first-year student midfielder Journey Naab defends as Bombers' junior midfielder Lexi Kellish drives towards senior goalkeeper Erin Lant.

Women’s lacrosse flies past Golden Eagles in season opener

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • February 28, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team had their season opener at noon Feb. 26 at Higgins Stadium against the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles.
The Ithaca College field hockey team wrapped up its 2022 regular season with 14 wins, now turning their attention to the upcoming Liberty League playoffs semifinal matchup against the William Smith Herons

Field hockey preparing for postseason push

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • November 1, 2022
The Ithaca College women’s field hockey program scored its way into a third consecutive Liberty League playoff berth following an impressive 14–5 regular season.
Sophomore outside hitter Samantha Klemm prepares to serve during the Ithaca College volleyball team's 3–0 sweep of RIT on Sept. 28.

Volleyball wins seventh straight with 3–0 sweep of RIT

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • September 30, 2022
The Ithaca College volleyball team led for nearly the entire match in a 3–0 sweep over the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers to open Liberty League play.
From left, sophomore striker Natalie Descalo and junior striker Sarah Devito of the Bombers, and junior defender Ali Barrett of the Dutchwomen fight for a ball during the Ithaca College field hockey team's 3–0 victory over Union College Sept. 24.

Field hockey bounces back with win against Dutchwomen

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • September 25, 2022
The Ithaca College field hockey team was quick to bounce back after two consecutive losses with a 3–0 victory over the Dutchwomen of Union College.
From left, graduate student midfielder Alex Leahy, senior midfielder Jack McCarthy, senior defenders Alex Cabeca and Brendan Lebitsch and junior midfielder Reefe Harrison celebrate after Cabeca's game-winning goal in the 70th minute.

Men’s soccer earns first win of the season over Brockport

By Dustin Terry, Staff Writer • September 22, 2022
The Ithaca College men’s soccer team earned its first win of the season Sept. 16 with a 1–0 victory over the unbeaten SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles.
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