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Sophomore midfielder Kristyn Alonzo dribbles the ball past a Utica College defender on Oct. 31 during the women's soccer game at Carp Wood Field.

Women’s soccer tops Utica to extend streak to 11 straight

By Maddison Murnane, Staff Writer • October 31, 2015
The women's soccer team defeated Utica College 4–0 on Senior Day to finish the regular season with a 12–3–2 record.
Junior forward Holly Niemiec goes for the ball during the women's soccer team's 2–1 win over Misericordia University on Oct. 28 at Carp Wood Field

No. 24 Bombers upsets No. 17 Misericordia in 2–1 victory

By Maddison Murnane, Staff Writer • October 29, 2015

The Ithaca College women’s soccer team halted the Misericordia University Cougars nine game winning streak with a 2–1 win Oct. 28 at Carp Wood Field. This victory over No. 17 Misericordia moves the...

Senior back Laurel Shnider battles an opponent during the field-hockey game against Stevens Institute of Technology on Oct. 11 at Higgins Stadium.

Field hockey falls to SUNY Geneseo 3–2 in overtime

By Hannah Reed, Contributing Writer • October 29, 2015
The field hockey team lost to SUNY Geneseo on Oct. 28 by a final score of 3–2 in OT in Geneseo, New York.

Field hockey secures No.1 seed in Empire 8 playoffs with 2–1 win

By Vinica Weiss, Assistant Sports Editor • October 25, 2015
With a 2–1 victory over Utica College, the field hockey team secured the No. 1 seed in the Empire 8 Conference Championship. The win was the team's fifth straight victory of the season.
Senior wide receiver Josh Oliver takes off his helmet during the football team’s practice Oct. 20 at the college. Oliver currently leads the Empire 8 conference in return yards for the Bombers.

Senior wide receiver an integral part of IC football team

By Dustin Albino, Contributing Writer • October 21, 2015
Josh Oliver has been a force to be reckoned with since his freshman year on the Bombers football team.
The pros and cons of using grass fields against turf fields in the sport of soccer.

Grass versus turf fields takes root for women’s soccer team

By Maddison Murnane, Staff Writer • October 20, 2015
The women’s soccer team continues to play on Carp Wood Field, a grass field, while many rival schools have transitioned to turf over the past few years.
Sean Burton poses in Ben Light Gymnasium with a basketball, as he was hired as assistant men's basketball coach in September. Burton played for the program from 2005-09, and was a two-time All-American and captain for the Bombers.

Former captain jumps at opportunity to help men’s basketball

By Vinica Weiss, Assistant Sports Editor • October 19, 2015

Sean Burton ’09 was hired as the assistant men’s basketball coach by the athletics department in September. As one of the most instrumental players in the men’s basketball program from 2005–09,...

Field hockey pushes win streak to four with win over Houghton

By Katie Callahan, Contributing Writer • October 18, 2015

The field hockey team pushed its winning streak to four games with a 2–0 win over Houghton College on Oct. 17 to improve its record to 10–3 overall and 6–1 in Empire 8 play. The Bombers won three...

Sophomore running back Tristan Brown attempts to run past an Alfred University defender during the football team's 38–18 win over Alfred on Sept. 23 at Butterfield Stadium.

Football bounces back with 47–19 victory over Hartwick Hawks

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • October 11, 2015
The football team rebounded from its first loss beating Hartwick College 47–19 Oct. 10 in Oneonta, New York.
Sophomore defensive back Jordan Schemm runs back an 83-yard kick return during the football team's 38–18 win Sept. 26 at Butterfield Stadium.

Four Downs: Football team looks to be predators versus Hawks

By Dustin Albino, Contributing Writer • October 9, 2015
The football team will face off against the Hartwick College Hawks at 2 p.m. Oct. 10 in Oneonta, New York.

Utica Pioneers finish what they started against Bombers football

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • October 3, 2015
The football team initiated a 24-point comeback in the second half against Utica College on Oct. 3, before falling in overtime 30–27.
Junior starting quarterback Wolfgang Shafer takes back the snap during the football team's game against Alfred University on Sept. 26 at Butterfield Stadium. The Bombers will look to go 4–0 on the season as they take on the Utica College Pioneers on Oct. 3 in Utica, New York.

Four Downs: Blue and Gold travel to Utica to remain perfect

By Dustin Albino, Contributing Writer • October 2, 2015
The football team will take on Utica College on Oct. 3 in Utica, New York after a 3–0 start to the season.
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