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Following the resignation of longtime head strength and conditioning coach, Vic Brown, Ben Fleet '22 has assumed the role of interim head strength and conditioning coach. Fleet has primarily relied on support from a team of graduate assistants.

Inside the transition of Ithaca College’s strength and conditioning staff

By Jess Moskowitz, Staff Writer • April 18, 2024
In February, Ithaca College announced that longtime head coach of strength and conditioning, Vic Brown, announced his resignation from the department. To fill the void, a young group of strength and conditioning coaches and graduate assistants have fought to maintain stability through continuing change.
The Ithaca College women's rowing team competes at the Cayuga Inlet on April 6. The team won every competition it competed in that day.

Rowing dominates Liberty League foes on Senior Day

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor • April 9, 2024
The Ithaca College women’s and men’s rowing teams dominated in Liberty League action during races against the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers and the University of Rochester Yellowjackets on Senior Day April 6 at the Cayuga Inlet.
From left, senior Emma Anderson and sophomore Samantha Gallagher will look to perform this season, as head coach Becky Robinson has her eyes set on the NCAA Division III Championship.

Women’s rowing looks to go on another championship ride

By Tess Ferguson, Staff Writer • February 28, 2024
The Ithaca College women’s rowing team competed at the Head of the Charles Regatta on October 23, 2023, one of the most prestigious rowing events in the nation that attracts athletes of all ages and skill levels. 
From left, Hobart sophomore defensive back Mekhi Rogers rushes senior wide receiver Ben Marinnacio as he drives downfield.

Bombers show up big in fall sports season

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor • December 2, 2023
Ithaca College athletics wrapped up its fall season with many achievements under each squad's belt. Football, field hockey and sophomore Kyla Eisman of women's cross country made it into NCAA tournament play.
Sculling braves competitive waters following a decorated spring

Sculling braves competitive waters following a decorated spring

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor • August 31, 2023
After closing out the sculling season with strong performances at the Head of the Fish Regatta in October 2022, the Ithaca College women’s rowing team went on to nail down its fifth consecutive Liberty League title May 2023. This fall, the team is looking to build the same momentum that will propel it to success once again.
From left, Devi de Olivera '23 and Allison Arndt '23 carry a boat by the Cayuga Inlet. Arndt, a decorated graduate of the program, was recently named a finalist for the CRCA Athlete of the Year award.

Q&A: Former rower racks in national accolades

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor • August 29, 2023

In 2017, Allison Arndt ’23 walked on to the Ithaca College rowing team having never tried the sport before. Six years later, she is a three-time team captain, two-time Pocock All-American and a two-time...

The Ithaca College women's rowing team will attend the Liberty League Championships May 5 in Saratoga Springs.

Women’s rowing vies for national championship

By Tess Ferguson, Assistant Sports Editor • May 3, 2023
After wrapping up its regular season April 29, the Ithaca College women’s rowing team is looking to nail down its fifth consecutive Liberty League Championship
From left, Katrina Pohlman '23 strokes while graduate student Taylor Volmrich bows during a doubles race. Volmrich is entering their fifth year with the rowing program.

Q&A: Senior rower provides leadership to sculling team

By Hannah Fichter, Contributing Writer • October 19, 2022
The 2022 sculling season has been strong for the Ithaca College sculling team. The Bombers have seen strong performances from all of its boats at all three competitions. 
From left, seniors Erika Elcsisin, Brenna Hanratty and Taylor Volmrich of the Ithaca College sculling team. With such a short season, the team is looking to make a splash in the fall.

Sculling team preparing for fall after strong crew season

By Emma Kersting, Staff Writer • August 31, 2022
The Ithaca College sculling team is preparing for its fall season like any other, with high hopes and goals for a successful season.
From left, senior Izzy Ozkurt and graduate student Michele Hyland of the women's crew team. The Bombers finished in third place at the 2021 Division III NCAA Championships last May.

Women’s crew team aiming to build on last season’s momentum

By Mark Puskey, Staff Writer • March 3, 2022
After winning the Liberty League Championship and finishing third at the NCAA Championships last May, the Ithaca College women’s crew team has high expectations.
Rowers Zoe Foster, Taylor Volmrich and Wesley Hoglin have taken their talents from the Utah Crew program to the Bombers.

Three Utah Crew members travel across the coast to row for Bombers

By Jack Murray, Senior writer • May 6, 2021
For three athletes in the Ithaca College rowing program, the conditions of Cayuga Lake differ greatly from their rowing origins on the Jordan River in Utah.
From left, seniors Kelly Csernica and Libby Ryan will be leaders on a young women's crew team this spring.

Women’s crew aims for gold at national race

By Arla Davis • February 27, 2020
The Ithaca College women’s rowing team plans to chase a national championship during the Spring 2020 season despite having a less-experienced team.
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