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The Ithaca College field hockey team celebrates its Liberty League Championship win against the University of Rochester Yellowjackets. Pictured, the team holds up first year striker Mia Woodard in an act of joy.

Field hockey team claims its first-ever Liberty League title over the Yellowjackets

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • November 11, 2024
After being named runner-up in 2021 and 2023, the No. 22 Ithaca College field hockey team finally captured its first-ever Liberty League title. The Bombers defeated the No. 20 University of Rochester Yellowjackets 2-0, in a rainy championship matchup Nov. 10 at Higgins Stadium. 
The No. 22 Ithaca College field hockey team defeated the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds to advance to the Liberty League Championship. Pictured, senior defender Madeleine Goodman plays the ball up the sideline.

Field hockey shuts down Thoroughbreds to advance to Liberty League Championship

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • November 9, 2024
In a win-or-go-home matchup, the No. 22 Ithaca College field hockey team chose the former. The Bombers hosted the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds, defeating them, 2-0, in the Liberty League semifinal game Nov. 8. The victory extends the Bombers’ winning streak to eight and improves their overall record to 14-5. 
From left, junior multi Cecelia LaBonte and senior multi Laura Suppa. The Ithaca College women’s track and field is back with top talent and big goals, aiming for the Liberty League title and national success

New and old faces fuels women’s track and field goals

By Charles Schaff, Contributing Writer • November 7, 2024
National dreams and a Liberty League title fuel Ithaca College women's track and field season. With powerhouse athletes returning, the team is ready to prove its dominance across every event.
From left, sophomore sprinter George Nilson and senior pole vaulter Shaun Herlihy. The Ithaca College men’s track and field aims for a comeback under new head coach Stargell Williams, with a larger roster and strong team chemistry fueling their drive.

Men’s track and field gears up for rebound season

By Flynn Hynes, Sports Editor • November 7, 2024
Finish times for the Ithaca College men’s track and field team fell hard last season — its lowest results in former head coach Jim Nichols’ history of coaching the team. Looking ahead to the season, senior pole vaulter Shaun Herlihy said the team is out for vengeance.
The Ithaca College football team returned to the win column by defeating the University of Rochester Yellowjackets Oct. 12. Pictured, senior running back Jalen Leonard-Osbourne breaks away from the defense.

Football returns to winning ways over Rochester

By Rory Mastine, Staff Writer • October 13, 2024
The Ithaca College football team shook off a string of offensive woes from the first few games to overwhelm the undefeated University of Rochester in a 24-0 victory on Oct.12 for their first home victory.
Senior striker Juliana Valli battles for possession with Herons' first-year defender Caroline Kogut during the Bombers' 2-1 loss to William Smith College. The Bombers took an early lead, but the Herons rallied for a second-half comeback.

Field hockey’s early lead slips away in tough battle against Herons

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • October 5, 2024
In its second Liberty League matchup of the 2024 season, the No. 19 Ithaca College field hockey team fell 2-1 to the William Smith College Herons on Oct. 5. The loss drops the Bombers’ record to 6-5 overall and 1-1 in the conference. 
The Ithaca College men's soccer team have big goals for this season. Pictured above, junior defender Jack Walker aims to win Liberty League Defensive Player of the Year.

Men’s soccer looks to flip the switch

By Flynn Hynes, Sports Editor • September 2, 2024
Coming off a season where it lost in the Liberty League Championship game, the Ithaca College men’s soccer team has its hopes set high and is looking to redeem itself this year.
Center fielder Collin Feeney eyes home plate and sprints in an effort to cross the plate against the University of Rochester on April 21.

Bombers finish off Yellowjackets behind sound pitching

By Jacob Infald, Staff Writer • April 21, 2024
The Ithaca College baseball team hosted its Liberty League rival, the University of Rochester Yellowjackets at Valesente Diamond at Freeman Field on a chilly afternoon, April 21. After splitting a double header in Rochester on April 20, the Bombers came out victorious in a 5–1 contest to secure a series victory.
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.
Women's basketball defeats University of Rochester 73–67

Women’s basketball defeats University of Rochester 73–67

By Colin Tessier, Staff Writer • December 10, 2016
The Ithaca College women's basketball team defeated the University of Rochester Yellowjackets 73–67 on Dec. 10.

Baseball: Blue and Gold’s win streak ends with loss against Rochester

By Nate King, Staff Writer • April 17, 2012
The baseball team had its winning streak snapped against the visiting University of Rochester YellowJackets today in a 7–5 loss.
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