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Bombers zone in on capturing conference title

By Nate Bickell, Staff Writer • May 3, 2012

The seniors on the women’s lacrosse team have qualified for the NCAA Tournament, earned the right to host the Empire 8 Conference Championships...

Women’s Lacrosse: Blue and Gold upend No. 19 Hamilton College

By Nate Bickell, Staff Writer • April 25, 2012

The women’s lacrosse team held off 19th-ranked Hamilton College 9-8 to defeat their second nationally ranked team of the season and win their eighth straight game Tuesday in Clinton, N.Y.

Women’s Lacrosse: South Hill squad whitewashes weekend opponents

By Nate Bickell, Staff Writer • April 24, 2012

The women’s lacrosse team dominated Elmira College and Alfred University by a combined score of 38-1 over the weekend to move within one game of an undefeated season in the Empire 8 Conference.

Top scorer supplies boundless energy

By Nate Bickell, Staff Writer • April 11, 2012

Two years ago, then-women’s lacrosse Head Coach Karen Hollands needed to name an isolation play that would showcase Tracy Rivas — the Bombers’ newest freshman attacker.

Women’s Lacrosse: Blue and Gold defeat St. John Fisher College to maintain perfect mark in Empire 8 Conference

By Rebecca Alpert, Staff Writer • April 8, 2012

The women’s lacrosse team defeated the St. John Fisher College Cardinals 8-3 today at Higgins Stadium to remain undefeated in Empire 8 Conference play.

Women’s Lacrosse: Blue and Gold fall to third-ranked SUNY-Cortland

By Nate Bickell, Staff Writer • March 26, 2012

Facing their highest ranked opponent of the season thus far, the women’s lacrosse team fell to no. 3 SUNY-Cortland 17-6 Saturday in Cortland, N.Y.

Women’s Lacrosse: Squad holds on for tight win against SUNY-Geneseo

By Nate Bickell, Staff Writer • March 22, 2012

The women's lacrosse team held off a late charge from SUNY-Geneseo, winning 14-13 Wednesday at Higgins Field.

South Hill squad rejuvenates offensive attack

By Nate Bickell, Staff Writer • March 21, 2012

The women’s lacrosse team is adjusting to a new offensive style this season that requires more creativity and risk-taking from all areas of the field.

Women’s Lacrosse: New coach looks to put Bombers over the top

By Nate Bickell, Staff Writer • March 1, 2012

Equipped with a first-year coach instilling a new offensive mindset, the women’s lacrosse team is determined to take the Empire 8 Conference crown they have fallen one victory short of for the past two seasons.

Assault on the cage

By Andrew Kristy, Staff Writer • April 20, 2011

The attack position requires a mix of agility, quick hands and a soft touch. It is the attack’s responsibility to execute goal-scoring opportunities the midfielders create.

Sophomore steps into new role as vocal leader

By Andrew Kristy, Staff Writer • March 10, 2011

For the women’s lacrosse team, the season will open with a new face guarding the pipes.

Women’s lacrosse wins regular season finale

By Kevin McCall, Staff Writer • April 27, 2010

The women’s lacrosse team trounced the University of Rochester 18–5 on the road in its regular season finale today, raising its overall record to 10–5, the best in five seasons. It was the Bombers’ first win against the Yellow Jackets since 2005.