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Junior guard Zoraida Icabalceta defends her opponent during the Bombers' 73–67 loss to St. John Fisher University. The Cardinals excelled at the free-throw line, converting 79% of their 34 attempts.

Free throws fuel St. John Fisher’s 73-67 win over women’s basketball

By Ryan Nieskens, Contributing Writer • November 20, 2024
The St. John Fisher University Cardinals’ relentless march to the free-throw line proved to be the dagger for the Ithaca College women’s basketball team, as the Cardinals cashed in on 79% of their 34 attempts to secure a hard-fought 73-67 victory.
The No. 17 Ithaca College field hockey team celebrates its 1-0 victory over the No. 9 York College of Pennsylvania Spartans. Senior midfielder Meara Bury scored a goal early in the game to send the Bombers past the Spartans.

No. 17 field hockey defeats No. 9 Spartans with early goal in 1-0 victory

By Johnny Lisi • September 15, 2024
On Sept. 14, also known as National Field Hockey Day, spectators were given the gift of a top-20 matchup, and that matchup did not disappoint. The No. 17 Ithaca College Field Hockey team took down the No. 9 team in Division III, York College, with just one lethal penalty corner to start the game — and end it — at 1-0.
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. 
From left, junior striker Natalie Descalso rushes upfield and aims to get past Hawks senior midfielder Morgan Woolley in the Bombers' 2–1 overtime victory Oct. 10.

Field hockey shuts down SUNY New Paltz in overtime

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • October 14, 2023
The Ithaca College field hockey team earned a thrilling overtime win Oct. 10 over SUNY New Paltz.  
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.
Senior middle hitter Jamie Koopman prepares to serve during the Ithaca College volleyball team's 3–0 sweep over Susquehanna University.

Volleyball caps off home invitational with 3–0 victory

By Farrell Hudson, Contributing Writer • September 18, 2023
The Ithaca College volleyball team capped off the three-game slate Sept. 16 by sweeping the Susquehanna University River Hawks in three sets, 25–17, 25–19 and 25–18. The Bombers improved to a creditable 7–3 record after the win. 
George Valesente announced his retirement after 41 seasons as the Bombers' head baseball coach. Valesente never had a losing season during his tenure.

Legendary baseball coach to retire after 41 seasons

By Emily Adams, Sports Editor • June 25, 2019
George Valesente has coached the Ithaca College men's baseball team for 41 years and recently announced his retirement effective July 31.
Jake Binder '19

Baseball returners seek berth in College World Series

By Mikayla Rovenolt, Staff Writer • February 28, 2019
The Ithaca College baseball team is returning 13 key seniors who will help attempt to guide the team to a berth in the College World Series.
Members of the Ithaca College women's basketball team pile on top of senior Annie Giannone at the end of overtime after she sank a layup to secure the Bombers' victory over RIT and the team's first-ever Liberty League Championship.

Women’s basketball beats RIT in overtime thriller to win Liberty League title

By Emily Adams, Assistant Sports Editor • February 24, 2019
The Ithaca College women's basketball team are Liberty League champions after a thrilling overtime win over Rochester Institute of Technology 75–73.
Junior first baseman Andrew Bailey makes the catch to get out Danny Campbell, New Paltz junior utility player, at Freeman Field on May 1.

Baseball secures victory against SUNY New Paltz

By Dani Pluchinsky, Assistant Sports Editor • May 1, 2018
The Ithaca College baseball team is now 22–14 overall with the win over SUNY New Paltz at Freeman Field on May 1.
Sophomore forward Ally Christman and junior defenseman Siobhan Swayne of SUNY Cortland competing for possession of the ball. The Bombers lost to Red Dragons Sept. 13 1–0.

Weekend preview: Bombers look to compete on the road

By Matt Maloney, Multimedia Editor • September 16, 2017
Many Ithaca College fall teams are traveling on the road including football, field hockey, women's golf and men's tennis.
Sophomore first baseman John Peterson stretching across the base line to get freshman outfielder Kyle Trombley of the Yellowjackets out at first base in the Bombers' game against the University of Rochester.

Baseball keeps winning streak alive with two wins

By Max O’Neill, Staff Writer • April 24, 2017
The baseball team shut out SUNY New Paltz April 22, while on April 23, the Bombers defeated the University of Rochester in walk-off fashion.
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