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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. 
Ithaca College softball team celebrates as senior Alex Wright and sophomore Gabby Laccona run into home plate after sophomore Hailey White hit a grand slam in a 7-0 win against Clarkson University on April 7, 2019.

Liberty League to resume conference competition this spring

By Arla Davis and Connor Glunt • March 1, 2021
The Liberty League announced March 1 that there will be athletic competition this spring after canceling fall and winter sports for the 2020–21 academic year. 
"Battle of the Sexes" is based on the rivalry between Billie Jean King (Emma Stone) and Bobby Riggs (Steve Carell), two famous tennis players in the 1970s.

Review: ‘Battle of the Sexes’ serves up genuine drama

By Liam Conway, Contributing Writer • October 25, 2017
“Battle of the Sexes” rarely falters, making it an incredibly moving and entertaining time at the theater.
Clockwise from left: senior captains Nathan Wolf, Wesley Davis, Haley Kusak, Jodi Grosberg and Brandon Buksbaum huddle up before practice Jan. 27. From October to Febuary the five captains lead the practices.

Tennis captains pair together to lead off-season training

By Caitie Ihrig, Assistant Sports Editor • January 31, 2017
During the off-season, the five tennis captains lead practice to help prepare the team for the upcoming spring season.
Head men's and women tennis coach Bill Austin has announced his retirement after 20 seasons. Assistant coach Chris Hayes will step up as head.

Ithaca College tennis coach cements place in record books

By Annette Hogan, Staff Writer • October 24, 2016
For the past 17 years, Bill Austin has been a staple on the Ithaca College tennis courts. Now, the head coach has cemented his place in history.
Sports One on One: Sophomore tennis player Caroline Dunn

Sports One on One: Sophomore tennis player Caroline Dunn

By Connor Duffy and Matt Maloney • October 12, 2016

Sophomore tennis player Caroline Dunn talks about how she got started in the sport and her goals for the season.

IC women's tennis team finishes regular season undefeated

IC women’s tennis team finishes regular season undefeated

By Max O’Neill, Staff Writer • October 9, 2016
The Ithaca College women’s tennis team completed its perfect regular season Oct. 8 with a 8–0 win over St. John Fisher College.
Sports Spotlight: Men's Tennis

Sports Spotlight: Men’s Tennis

March 4, 2016
Head coach Bill Austin and the team discuss their performance so far this year and their thoughts entering the rest of the season.
Sophomore Aaron Matthias prepares to throw the javelin during the Ithaca Tuesday Meet on April 22 at Butterfield Stadium. Matthias finished fifth overall in the event, as his best toss was 141.42 feet.

Bomber Roundup 4/16 – 4/22

April 23, 2014
The Ithacan Sports staff recaps the past week in Bombers sports.
Freshman novice rower Tara Malone competes in the women’s crew team all-freshmen boat during the squad’s meet against St. Lawrence University and Skidmore College on April 12 on Cayuga Inlet.

Bomber Roundup 4/9 – 4/13

April 16, 2014
Miss any of the Bombers' action in the past week? No worries. We have you covered.
Freshman all-around gymnast Alexis Mena soars through the air as she competes in the vault event at the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association Championships on March 21 in Ben Light Gymnasium.

Bomber Roundup 3/19 – 3/25

March 26, 2014
Check out all the Bombers' action from the past week.
Spring into Action

Spring into Action

By Alexis Forde • March 6, 2014
Watch a preview of Ithaca College's varsity spring sports for 2014.
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