Bomber Nation: A look into the history of the Bomber name
The Ithacan examines the complex past of how “the Bomber” came into existence to embody the identity of Ithaca College.
The Ithacan examines the complex past of how “the Bomber” came into existence to embody the identity of Ithaca College.
Columnist Jonathan Beck stakes his claim for the men’s and women’s track and field teams as the best athletic programs at Ithaca College.
The men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams swam in the New York State Collegiate Swimming Association Championship Feb. 17 to Feb. 20. The women’s team took first place while the men’s team finished in fourth place.
The women’s basketball squad clinched a spot in the Empire 8 Tournament with a 78–61 victory over Hartwick College. The Bombers concluded the regular season with an overall record of 15–10 and a record of 11–5 in conference play.
The men’s basketball team dropped its final regular season to Hartwick College 101–87. The Bombers finished with an overall record of 13–12 and a record of 7–9 in Empire 8 Conference play.
The No. 9–ranked wrestling squad capped off the regular season by defeating SUNY Cortland 23–12 Feb. 17. The Bombers finished with an overall record of 16–5.
Columnist Jonathan Beck discusses the women’s basketball team’s rebound from it’s struggles in the beginning of the season and looks at what the squad needs to do now in order to earn a NCAA Tournament bid.
The wrestling team defeated Wilkes University 32–6 Feb. 12.
The men’s and women’s track and field teams each placed first at the Empire 8 Championships Feb. 14.
The men’s basketball squad elevated their record to 12–10 on the season after staving off the Highlanders by the score of 98–93.
The women’s basketball team defeated Houghton College 72–42 Feb. 12.
After returning to campus from studying abroad during the fall semester, seven members of the swimming and diving team had to adjust to swimming competitively for the Bombers.