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Ithacan Overtime | On the Field with Sydney Phillips

By Alliey Magistro, Mei Dennison, Peter Milburn, and Kian Whelahan • April 19, 2024

Sydney Phillips, an Ithaca College Women’s Lacrosse team midfielder, has been dominant in her senior season, scoring 32 goals through 12 games. Today, she sits down with Alliey Magistro, the host of...

Junior defense Kaitlyn Russell rushes past a pursuing Herons senior attack Emily Griffin on April 10. This was the first win for the Bombers against the Herons since 2021.

Bombers throttle No. 2 Herons in revenge game with statement victory

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • April 10, 2024
It was definitely a great day to be a Bomber as the No. 18 ranked Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team absolutely crushed the current No. 2 ranked team in the country, the William Smith College Herons, in a decisive 16–3 victory.
Senior attack Maizy Veitch circles back towards the front of the goal as three Dutchwomen attempt to hold of her offensive attack in Dutchwomen territory.

Bombers down Dutchwomen in Liberty League showdown

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • March 31, 2024
Higgins Stadium was packed for a Liberty League matchup between Ithaca College women’s lacrosse and Union College on March 30. Luckily, the Bombers avenged a loss from last season and dominated the game to achieve an 11–9 victory. 
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. 
From left, sophomore defender Lauren Russell, senior goalkeeper Lexi Held, senior attacker Chloe Nordyke and head coach Karrie Moore pack donated non-perishables into the bed of a truck.

Trick or treating for the community: Women’s lacrosse gives back

By Billy Wood, Assistant Sports Editor • November 2, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team set out into the night this Halloween, collecting canned food for a local community center and bringing their caring attitudes along the way. 
From left, Brewers senior midfielder Trina Chou defends against the Bombers first-year student attacker Leigh Naturale as she fights for the ball with Brewers first-year student midfielder Tess Billings.

Women’s lacrosse downs Vassar in conference semifinals

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • May 8, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team won a high-scoring affair against the Vassar College Brewers on May 5 21–13, advancing to the Liberty League Championship game.
From left, Wise dodges past Clarkson University first-year student midfielder/defender Ireland Morgia in the Bombers’ 15–10 victory over the Golden Knights on March 25.

Controlling the leaderboards: Junior shatters program record for draw controls

By Chris Sohl, Contributing Writer • March 29, 2023
The previous record was held by Reid Simoncini ’19, who amassed an impressive 230 draw controls over 76 games. However, in only 28 games, Wise has notched an unbelievable 292 draw controls.
Junior attacker Maizy Veitch drives toward the cage in the Bombers 15–10 win over Clarkson University. Veitch tied her career-high in goals scored with six on the contest.

Women’s lacrosse fends of second-half rally by Golden Knights

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • March 27, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team held off a second-half rally from the Clarkson University Golden Knights on March 25, earning a 15–10 victory.
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.
From left, senior goalkeeper Kayla Howley and junior midfielder Sydney Phillips of the Ithaca College womens lacrosse team aim to continue climbing the national ranks.

Women’s lacrosse shoots for first Liberty League title

By Chris Sohl, Contributing Writer • March 1, 2023
The spring season of sports has begun, which means the return of the Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team to Higgins Stadium. 
From left, graduate student attacker Alexa Ritchie from Ithaca College looks to avoid senior midfielder Payton McMahon from William Smith. The Herons snuck by the Bombers to stay undefeated in the conference.

Women’s lacrosse team fall just short in comeback attempt

By Daniel King, Staff Writer • April 17, 2022
The No. 9 Ranked Ithaca College women’s lacrosse team fell to the No. 8 ranked William Smith Herons by a score of 14–13 at Higgins Field on April 14.
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