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From left, assistant coach Eze Chukwuezi '23 and junior Xavier Pommells train together in the Glazer Arena. The Ithaca College wrestling team's coaching staff is made up entirely of program alumni.

In-house coaching staff keeps Bombers wrestling connected

By Jacob Infald, Contributing Writer • December 1, 2023
When the Ithaca College wrestling team returned to campus this fall, the practice room was more crowded than normal. However, there is still familiarity in the room — on top of the new athletes, there are five new assistant coaches, four of whom were athletes on the team last season.
From left, juniors Travis Jones, Matt Beyer and senior Eze Chukwuezi each won titles at the New York State Championships on Nov. 20 in Cortland. Both Jones and Chukwuezi won championships in 2019.

Three wrestlers take home New York State titles

By Rocco Di Maiolo, Staff Writer • December 9, 2021
As the Ithaca College wrestling team wrapped up the first half of the season, three members of the wrestling team brought home first place at the New York State Championships.
From left, junior Travis Jones and senior Eze Chukwuezi will look to lead the Ithaca College wrestling team this season.

Wrestling team prepared to prove it’s a national title contender

By Connor Wood, Staff Writer • November 10, 2021
The Ithaca College wrestling team opens the regular season ranked No. 14 in the country according to the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III Coaches Preseason Rankings.
Sophomore Eze Chukwuezi works to take down his opponent in the NCAA Mideast Regionals on March 1.

Sophomore wrestler discusses road to national championship

By Arla Davis • March 4, 2020
Sophomore Eze Chukwuezi discusses the 2020 NCAA Mideast Regionals and how the Bombers are preparing for the national championship.
Freshman Travis Jones runs takedown drills with freshman Luis Hernandez to get ready for Tri-meet against Oswego State and Jamestown Community College on Saturday Dec. 14 in the Ben Light Gymnasium.

Freshman wrestler takes down competition in first season

By Connor Wood • December 11, 2019
Staff writer Connor Wood sat down with freshman Travis Jones to discuss his early success and goals with the Ithaca College wrestling team.
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