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The Ithaca College men's basketball team defeated the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons in its home opener, 64-58. Pictured, senior guard Logan Wendell pulls up for a shot.

Bombers edge Red Dragons in home opener

By Peter Nowlan, Contributing Writer • November 17, 2024
As Mark Twain once said, “It’s not about the size of the dog in the fight. It’s about the size of the fight in the dog.” That was the theme Nov. 13 as an undersized yet scrappy Ithaca College men’s basketball squad defended the Ben Light Gymnasium in their home opener against its rival, the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons. 
The Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland football teams renewed their rivalry in the 65th annual Cortaca Jug game on Nov. 16, with the Bombers falling to the Red Dragons, 28-17. Pictured, sophomore wide receiver Nicholas Lang moves the ball down field as Red Dragons' sophomore defensive back Anthony Luciano approaches to make the tackle.

Cortland claims the 65th Cortaca Jug through dominant ground game performance

By Rory Mastine and Flynn Hynes • November 16, 2024
The Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland football teams renewed their rivalry in the 65th annual Cortaca Jug game on Nov. 16, with the Bombers falling to the Red Dragons, 28-17.
The Ithaca College women's basketball team fell to the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons in its season opener. Pictured, senior forward Annabella Yorio jumps up for a layup.

Women’s basketball falls in nail-biting season opener to Red Dragons

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024
It was a fierce battle on opening night, but the Ithaca College women’s basketball team came up just short against the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons on Nov. 14, dropping the match  65-60.
The Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland football teams renew their rivalry with the 65th annual Cortaca Jug game Nov. 16. The Bombers fell to the Red Dragons in the 2023 Cortaca Jug match.

Football seeks revenge in 65th annual Cortaca Jug game

By Rory Mastine, Staff Writer • November 13, 2024
The Ithaca College football team will participate in the 65th edition of the Cortaca Jug, traveling to bitter rival and defending 2023 national champion Cortland State Nov. 16.
From left, senior diver Sam Smith and sophomore swimmer Alec Kutsner. The Ithaca College Men's Swimming & Diving Team Aims for Depth and Leadership in New Season, Challenging RIT After Five Consecutive Liberty League Runner-Up Finishes

Men’s swim and dive challenges its adversaries

By Billy Wood, Staff Writer • November 7, 2024
Coming off a fifth consecutive second place finish in the Liberty League Championship Tournament last season, the Ithaca College men’s swimming and diving team is looking to rely on mental strength and a selfless squad to challenge the daunting Rochester Institute of Technology this season.
The Ithaca College volleyball team defeated the Bard College Raptors in three sets. Pictured, graduate-student defensive specialist/libero Julia Costa sets up to serve.

Clauhs shines in three-set victory against Raptors

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • November 3, 2024
It took the No. 21 Ithaca College volleyball team less than an hour to dispatch the Bard College Raptors on Nov. 2, sweeping them in three sets 25-6, 25-11 and 25-9, at Ben Light Gymnasium.
Senior midfielder Connor Tierney battles for possession against Red Dragons sophomore defender Josh Chung. The Bombers fell 2-1, as the Red Dragons took early control of the match.

Men’s soccer overpowered by Red Dragons in 2-1 loss

By Flynn Hynes, Sports Editor • September 19, 2024
The Ithaca College men's soccer team fell to No. 10 SUNY Cortland as the Red Dragons took control early with sophomore defender Jake Chung leading the charge to a 2-1 victory.
Sophomore midfielder/defender Zara Nourie runs to high-five her teammates in the Bombers' 2–0 victory over the Red Dragons. Graduate student midfielder Sarah Sinnott led the South Hill squad with both goals.

Sinnott sends the Bombers past the Red Dragons

By Alise Polselli, Contributing Writer • September 12, 2024
The Ithaca College women’s soccer team faced off against the No. 24 SUNY Cortland Red Dragons. The game was energetic, with both sides showcasing impressive offensive and defensive maneuvers while the fans watched with bated breath. Graduate student midfielder Sarah Sinnott scored twice in a 2-0 win for the Bombers.
Senior attacker John Sramac battles through St. John Fisher defenders on Feb. 25. The Bombers defeated the Red Dragons 12–11 after a back and forth battle.

Bombers emerge victorious after bitter battle with Red Dragons

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer • April 18, 2024
The Ithaca College lacrosse team was able to do something the football team could not this academic year – defeat the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons. The Bombers were able to leave Higgins Stadium victorious, 12–11, clinging to victory as the two teams battled down to the wire. 
From left, junior Red Dragon Chandler Merwin faces off against junior Bombers' wrestler Matthew Beyer, and junior Bombers' gymnast Zoe Kyriakopoulos competes on the balance beam Feb. 16.

Wrestling and gymnastics programs compete in Rumble and Tumble

By Emma Kersting, Staff Writer • February 16, 2022
The Ithaca College wrestling and gymnastics teams went head-to-head with the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons in the fifth annual Rumble and Tumble event for the first time in two years Feb. 16. 
Gymnastics falls to SUNY Cortland in second dual meet of season

Gymnastics falls to SUNY Cortland in second dual meet of season

By Madison Bess, Staff Writer • February 16, 2017
The Ithaca College gymnastics team lost to SUNY Cortland 191.000–188.800 in their last dual meet of the season.

Softball: Squad’s woes continue with doubleheader sweep

By Steve Derderian, Staff Writer • April 3, 2012
The softball team has had production circling throughout their lineup, however missed opportunities and bad timing led to two losses of 7-5 and 4-1 at the hands of no. 19 SUNY-Cortland yesterday.
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