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Junior Taylor Crain celebrates after winning a point against Clinard and Kronenberg in the Bombers' 5–4 victory against the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers on April 10.

Bombers hang on towards the end with victory against the Tigers

By Flynn Hynes, Assistant Sports Editor April 11, 2024
After a dominant 9–0 victory against the SUNY Oneonta Red Dragons on April 8, the Ithaca College women’s tennis team returned to the court defeating the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers 5–4 at the Glazer Arena in the Athletics and Events Center on April 10.
From left, junior Taylor Crain and first-year student Alys Pop have been dominating in doubles this season. So far in the season, the two hold a 6–3 doubles record for the Bombers.

Serving up success: Pop and Crain dominate doubles with the Bombers

By Augustine Daudu, Staff Writer March 28, 2024
The Ithaca College women’s tennis team has been benefitting from the addition of five new first-year students for the 2023–24 season. One member in particular, first-year student Alys Pop, has made a big splash alongside a former first-year sensation, junior Taylor Crain. 
Sophomore Sabrina Cheung gets ready to serve the ball against her opponent in the Bombers' 3–6 loss against the Engineers. The South Hill Squad will face the William Smith College Herons next.

Bombers show effort but come up short against the Engineers

By Flynn Hynes, Assistant Sports Editor March 24, 2024
Despite a match full of high energy, the Ithaca College women’s tennis team came up short 3–6 against the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers in the Reis Tennis Center on March 24.
Fans cheer on the Ithaca College football team at the 2023 Cortaca Jug. The Blue Crew program will look to encourage student attendance through a points system that allows students to earns prizes for attending different sporting events.

Return of Blue Crew program looks to encourage student involvement

By Jess Moskowitz, Staff Writer March 22, 2024
Ithaca College Athletics announced the return of the Blue Crew student rewards program on Jan. 31. This program brings together Ithaca College students, giving them an incentive to attend sporting events in return for points toward special prizes. 
From left, junior captain Eliana Chelnick, senior captain Isabelle Bennett and new head coach Tom Rishcoff will look to lead the Bombers back to prominence after a 2023 season that saw the team finish with an 8–10 record.

Women’s tennis returns to the court with young squad

By Flynn Hynes, Assistant Sports Editor February 29, 2024
As the new season approaches, the Ithaca College women's tennis team prepares to embark on another year of competition with a revamped squad. 
Sophomore tennis player Taylor Crain prepares to return a hit during the Bombers 5–4 win over the William Smith College Herons.

Sophomore standout dominates Liberty League tennis

By Billy Wood, Staff Writer April 18, 2023
Sophomore tennis star Taylor Crain was a first-year student phenom last season, racking up a 14–6 singles record, 12–7 doubles record and taking home Liberty League Rookie of the Year.
Sophomore Kayla Shenk sends a hit back over the net in the Ithaca College women's tennis team's 5–4 win over the William Smith College Herons on April 12, 2023.

Women’s tennis scrapes by William Smith 5–4

By Flynn Hynes, Staff Writer April 16, 2023
On April 12, the Ithaca College women's tennis team faced the William Smith College Herons in a match that went until the last minute.
From left, sophomore Taylor Crain and senior Caroline Herz of the Ithaca College women's tennis team aim to compete for their first conference title in program history.

Women’s tennis team has big expectations with small roster

By Lucas Jafet, Staff Writer March 1, 2023
The Ithaca College women’s tennis team is gearing up for another run at the Liberty League title after it lost to Vassar College in the semifinals last season.
From left, juniors Rebecca Andrews and Zoe Davis, the captains of the Ithaca College women's tennis team. The team has been mentally preparing for the season by holding sessions with sports psychology students at the college.

Women’s tennis team ready to compete with new-look squad

By Ori Grady, Staff Writer March 3, 2022
The Ithaca College women’s tennis team is hard at work, gearing up for the start of its upcoming season. It will be its first complete season since 2019.
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