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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.
After seven close losses in 2024, the Ithaca College gymnastics team is determined to rebound. With added depth and veteran leadership, the Bombers aim to strengthen their standings in upcoming competitions.

Gymnastics balances depth and tough competition

By Johnny Lisi, Contributing Writer • November 7, 2024
Almost — that was the theme of the 2024 season for the Ithaca College gymnastics team. Razor-sharp margins at each meet, but it wasn’t enough. 
For the 2024–25 season, six teams — men’s cross-country, men’s track and field, volleyball, sculling, women's rowing and women’s tennis — will have a new head coach. Four different teams will have new assistant coaches.

Fresh coaching staff brings a new era

By Flynn Hynes, Sports Co-Editor • August 29, 2024
As the academic year kicks off, so does a new athletic season. For the 2024–25 season, six teams — men’s cross-country, men’s track and field, volleyball, sculling, women's rowing and women’s tennis — will have a new head coach. In addition, four teams — men’s basketball, men’s rowing, sculling and women’s rowing — will have new assistant coaches.
SUNY Cortland basketball player Justin Cooper runs up the court at a game against SUNY Oswego Feb. 12, 2017 at Cortland's Corey Gymnasium.

SUNY Athletic Conference cancels winter sports competition

By Arla Davis, Sports Editor • November 2, 2020
The SUNY Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) announced in October that it will not be competing in winter sports this upcoming season. 
Garret Eldridge, center, overseeing practice August 18, 2019 as assistant coach. He will now fulfill the role as head coach for men's soccer.

Men’s soccer assistant coach gets promoted to head coach

By Arla Davis, Sports Editor • May 17, 2020
Ithaca College announced May 7 that Garret Eldridge, men’s soccer assistant coach, has been hired as the new head coach for the Bombers.
Courtney Christoforo chalks her hands before competing in the uneven bars in the Bombers first home meet of 2020.

Junior gymnast discusses preparation for nationals

By Willy Wright • February 11, 2020
Willy Wright spoke with Christoforo about getting back to the national stage and how the team has performed throughout the start of the season. 
Men's Basketball goes 1–1 at Land of Magic Tournament

Men’s Basketball goes 1–1 at Land of Magic Tournament

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor • December 31, 2018
The Ithaca College men's basketball team went 1–1 at the Land of Magic Tournament in Daytona, Florida. The Bombers finished 2018 with a 5–4 record.
Gymnastics finishes second at West Chester Quad Meet

Gymnastics finishes second at West Chester Quad Meet

By Tyler Evans, Staff Writer • January 14, 2018
The Ithaca College gymnastics team started off their regular season with a second place finish at the West Chester Quad Meet.
Junior Kaylee Pacunas competes in the uneven bars in the Harriet Marranca Memorial Invitational Feb. 26. Pacunas finished with a score of 8.800.

Gymnastics competes in Harriet Marranca Memorial Invitational

By Casey Koenig, Staff Writer • February 26, 2017
The gymnastics team placed third with 186.550 points in Harriet Marranca Memorial Invitational 186.550 points.
Ithaca College gymnastics team loses third dual meet of season

Ithaca College gymnastics team loses third dual meet of season

By Casey Koenig, Staff Writer • February 20, 2017
The gymnastics team lost to Springfield College 188.950–185.700 Feb. 19. Freshman Baylie Trammell had a career best on the uneven bars.
Senior Megan Harrington performs on the floor exercise during the team's meet against Springfield College Feb. 6 in Ben Light Gymnasium.

South Hill squad flips its way into national spotlight

By Madison Bess, Staff Writer • February 15, 2016
The gymnastics team is currently ranked ninth in the country.
Sophomore transfer Mackenzie Hinchliffe goes to kick the ball during a women's soccer practice Sept. 7, at Carp Wood Field.

Sophomore transfer gets adjusted to women’s soccer team

By Maddison Murnane, Staff Writer • September 9, 2015
Sophomore Mackenzie Hinchliffe transferred from Stony Brook University to Ithaca this season.
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