THE ITHACAN

Women’s Soccer: Bombers trounce Soaring Eagles to open conference play

By Steve Derderian, Staff Writer • September 14, 2012

The Ithaca College women's soccer team came fast out of the gate and quickly discarded of Elmira College by a score of 6-0 in the Bombers' home opener.

Early season tournaments give Bombers an edge

By Steve Derderian, Staff Writer • September 12, 2012

The Bombers have been scheduling difficult non-conference opponents in the beginning of the season for the past few years. These tough teams have helped the women's soccer team prepare for the challenges of the Empire 8 Conference.

Returning stars get last chance for glory

By Steve Derderian, Staff Writer • September 6, 2012

After missing the Bombers' run to the 2011 Final Four, senior Megan Palladino and graduate student Megan Trager are recovered from knee injuries and ready to contribute once again.

Women’s Soccer: South Hill squad coasts to victory against Babson College

By Steve Derderian, Staff Writer • September 2, 2012

The Ithaca College women's soccer team scored three first-half goals and earned a weekend sweep with a 3-0 victory against Babson College on Saturday in Geneva, N.Y.

Women’s Soccer: Defense delivers opening day victory

By Steve Derderian, Staff Writer • August 31, 2012

The Ithaca College women's soccer team began its season with a thrilling 1-0 victory against University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire yesterday.

Ithaca College’s standout defender dances to her own beat

By Steve Derderian, Staff Writer • August 30, 2012

Ithaca College women's soccer player Anna Gray anchors the Bombers' defense — and does it all with a care-free smile.

Sophomore forward pushes squad in playoffs

By Kevin McCall, Sports Editor • December 7, 2011

When the women’s soccer team played in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in more than a decade Friday, sophomore forward Ellyn Grant-Keane said she felt more pressure on her than she had the entire season.

South Hill squad set to square off in Final Four

By George Sitaras, Staff Writer • November 30, 2011

Less than one month after earning an at-large bid to the NCAA playoffs, the women’s soccer team is among the final four teams competing for a national championship.

Team earns playoff bid despite conference flub

By George Sitaras, Staff Writer • November 10, 2011

The women’s soccer team’s 2011 season nearly ended after it was upset in the semifinals of the Empire 8 Conference Tournament over the weekend, but the Bombers clinched an at-large bid to the NCAA playoffs.

Forward approaches milestones with humility

By George Sitaras, Staff Writer • October 26, 2011

Junior Rachael Palladino’s passion for soccer has been challenged throughout her two and a half seasons as a forward on the women’s soccer team. But she has responded to each obstacle with diligence and humility to become one of the program’s most prolific players.

Underclassmen players on women’s soccer team avoid sophomore slump

By George Sitaras, Contributing Writer • October 5, 2011

The women’s soccer team has been clicking on all cylinders this season, maintaining its spot atop the Empire 8 Conference. But the sophomores have been the anchors of this year’s squad, stepping up in key moments and improving on their plays from last season.

Bombers increase defensive intensity in wins

By George Sitaras, Contributing Writer • September 22, 2011

In the past four seasons, the women’s soccer team has averaged 59 goals per season and is already outscoring opponents 20-5 through five games this season. But the Blue and Gold’s defensive play often flies under the radar in their blowout wins.