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The Ithaca College volleyball team celebrates its Liberty League title victory over William Smith College. The Bombers will face Lasell University on Nov. 21 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Three-Peat: Volleyball claims third straight Liberty League crown

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024
It was truly a great day to be a Bomber as the No. 22 Ithaca College volleyball team on Nov. 16 dismantled the William Smith Herons for their third straight Liberty League title in three sets by scores of 25-10, 25-15 and 25-15.
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.
The No. 20 Ithaca College volleyball team swept the Union College Garnet Chargers at Ben Light Gymnasium Oct. 11. Pictured, sophomore setter Wesley Slavin sets the Bombers up for a spike.

Volleyball takes care of business against Garnet Chargers

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • October 13, 2024
It was business as usual for the No. 20 Ithaca College volleyball team on Oct. 11, as they swept the Union College Garnet Chargers 25-14, 25-17 and 25-18 at Ben Light Gymnasium.
Sophomore Gabriela Gonzalez-Abreu sets up for a spike in the Bombers Invitational that took place Sept. 6-7. It was a dominant performance for the Bombers, who won all their matches.

Volleyball finishes undefeated in Bomber Invitational

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • September 9, 2024
The No. 21 Ithaca College volleyball team welcomed three teams to the annual Bomber Invitational by sweeping them, defeating the University of Rochester Yellowjackets 29-27, 25-10 and 25-8, as well as the Middlebury College Panthers 25-20, 25-19 and 25-15 before similarly disposing of the St. John Fisher University Cardinals 25-23, 25-10 and 25-14.
The Ithaca College volleyball team is looking to win a third straight Liberty League title. Pictured above, senior defensive specialist Julia Costa led the team with 424 digs last season.

Volleyball sets up for third Championship win

By David Schurter, Sports Editor • September 4, 2024
The Ithaca College volleyball team is back and is ready to defend its title following back-to-back Liberty League Championships in 2022 and 2023 and advancing to the regional semifinal round in the NCAA tournament in 2023. With a new head coach and a new class coming in, expectations are high for the season.
For the 2024–25 season, six teams — men’s cross-country, men’s track and field, volleyball, sculling, women's rowing and women’s tennis — will have a new head coach. Four different teams will have new assistant coaches.

Fresh coaching staff brings a new era

By Flynn Hynes, Sports Co-Editor • August 29, 2024
As the academic year kicks off, so does a new athletic season. For the 2024–25 season, six teams — men’s cross-country, men’s track and field, volleyball, sculling, women's rowing and women’s tennis — will have a new head coach. In addition, four teams — men’s basketball, men’s rowing, sculling and women’s rowing — will have new assistant coaches.
As studies toward athlete mental health are on the rise, the college works to bring in trained mental performance consultants to support varsity teams.

College invests in sport psychology programs for athletes

By Tess Ferguson, Staff Writer • December 6, 2022
Mental performance consultants at the college, who are professionally trained in athletic psychology, are largely aiding student-athletes in developing mental, life and self-regulatory skills.
Volleyball dominates in Round of 64 against Southern Vermont

Volleyball dominates in Round of 64 against Southern Vermont

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor • November 10, 2018
The Ithaca College volleyball team dominated in the first round of the NCAA tournament by defeating Southern Vermont in three sets.
Senior middle hitter Katie Evans spikes the ball over the net during the Bombers' 3–1 loss against Clarkson University on Nov. 2.

Volleyball falls in Liberty League playoffs to Clarkson

By Ryan Lemay, Staff Writer • November 3, 2018
The Ithaca College Women's volleyball team fell to Clarkson University 3–1 in the Liberty League Tournament semi-finals.
Freshman libero Jordyn Lyn Hayashi digs the ball during the Blue and Gold’s loss against Calvin College on Aug. 31. Hayashi has played in all 23 games for the Bombers this season.

Freshman libero stands out as volleyball starter

By Shehanee Fernando, Staff Writer • October 23, 2018
Freshman libero Jordyn Lyn Hayashi has played in all 23 games this season for the Ithaca College volleyball team.
Volleyball earns big wins at Stevens Invitational

Volleyball earns big wins at Stevens Invitational

By Shehanee Fernando, Staff Writer • October 14, 2018
The Ithaca College volleyball team defeated the University of Scranton and Arcadia University at the Stevens Invitational.
Volleyball falls in NCAA Division III semifinals

Volleyball falls in NCAA Division III semifinals

By Caitie Ihrig, Sports Editor • November 18, 2017
The volleyball team fell 3–1 to Claremont-Mudd-Scripps in the semifinals of the NCAA Division III Volleyball Championships.
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