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Junior attack/midfield Sekou Ibrahima battles to get by Tigers' senior midfield Caiden Perry on April 10. The Bombers fell to 6–6 after the loss.

Bombers’ late surge falls short against No. 3 Tigers

By Jonathan Falco, Contributing Writer • April 11, 2024
The Bombers fourth-quarter comeback bid came to no avail as the No. 3 Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers held on to defeat the Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team 16–10 on April 10. 
Senior attackman Charlie Neibuhr, junior attackman Kyle Proctor and others throw their hands up at the referee in the Bombers' 13–4 loss against the Nazareth University Golden Flyers.

Men’s lacrosse cannot see victory in foggy loss to Golden Flyers

By Rory Mastine, Staff Writer • March 6, 2024
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team dropped its second home game of the season 13–4 on March 6 to Nazareth College at Higgins Stadium.
From left, senior attackman Charlie Niebuhr and senior midfielder Kyle Savery. Going into their senior year, the two are emphasizing leadership and are welcoming in new head coach Tommy Pearce.

New faces add extra man advantage to men’s lacrosse

By Jacob Infald, Staff Writer • February 29, 2024
With the 2024 season on the horizon, the Ithaca men’s lacrosse team has been preparing to enter a new era. After over 30 years at the helm, former head coach Jeff Long stepped down on June 1, 2023, and was replaced by Tommy Pearce.
Junior attackman Jack Pastore carries the ball in his stick with several defenders trailing behind. The Bombers secured a 12–10 victory in the late stages of the game against the St. John Fisher University Cardinals.

Bombers open up season with victory over Cardinals

By Rory Mastine, Staff Writer • February 25, 2024
The Tommy Pearce era has officially arrived in South Hill, with the new head coach of the Ithaca Bombers men’s lacrosse team opening up the season with a 12–10 victory over the St. John Fisher Cardinals on Feb. 25. 
The Ithaca College men's lacrosse team has decided to support the HEADstrong Foundation this season by shaving their heads to raise money for families dealing with cancer. Thus far, 40 of 48 players have shaved their head to raise $40,000.

Bombers come together to support lacrosse community cause

By Alliey Magistro, Staff Writer • February 14, 2024
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team has not only been working on their stick skills and conditioning this season, but they have come together to raise money for a cause close to the lacrosse community. 
Following the 2022–23 academic year, the Ithaca College athletic department initiated a string of new hires including five coaches and two administrators.

Major leadership turnover marks new chapter for athletics

By David Schurter, Staff Writer • August 24, 2023

With a new academic year rolling around, a new athletic year begins. The 2023–24 year will mark a new chapter in Ithaca College athletics, with several new coaches and administrators taking over for...

Following Jeff Long's 36-year tenure is the Ithaca College men's lacrosse head coach, the program announced his position will be filled by Allegheny College's Tommy Pearce.

Men’s lacrosse names new head coach after long tenure

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor • July 11, 2023
Ithaca College announced July 6 — after Jeff Long’s 36-year tenure — Tommy Pearce will join the men’s lacrosse program as head coach for the 2023–24 season. 
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