The Ithacan

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.

South Hill squad seeks scoring from new players

By George Sitaras, Contributing Writer • September 7, 2011

With six players graduated and early injuries to upperclassmen, the scoring for the women’s soccer team falls on the shoulders of a younger group of players this season.

South Hill squad finishes season on NCAA stage

By Jesse Cases, Assistant Sports Editor • November 17, 2010

After being ranked eighth in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America preseason poll and starting the season 5–1, the women’s soccer team bowed out of its eighth straight NCAA tournament appearance with a 3–0 loss to The College of New Jersey on Sunday.

Squad’s defense leads way while battling injuries

By Jesse Cases, Assistant Sports Editor • October 21, 2010

Despite injuries to several starters this season, the women’s soccer team’s defense is leading a squad that has allowed the fewest number of goals in the league.

Bombers’ offense fuels early success

By Jesse Cases, Assistant Sports Editor • September 30, 2010

The women’s soccer team has had no trouble finding the back of the net this season. Last year, the Blue and Gold managed to score 34 goals through its first seven games. This season, the Bomber’s scoring hasn’t been quite as high, but the team still leads the Empire 8 conference in goals scored with…

Sophomore forward sets the tempo on offense

By Jesse Cases, Assistant Sports Editor • September 22, 2010

Sophomore forward Rachael Palladino has been a key player since her first game for the women’s soccer team as a freshman. Now in her second year, Palladino brings experience and composure to the field as the team’s top returning goal scorer.

Graduate student brings experience to squad

By Andrew Weiser, Sports Editor • September 2, 2010

Graduate student and forward/midfielder Liz Masucci returns to the field for the women’s soccer team this season, providing key leadership for the squad. After transferring from Division I University of New Hampshire in Fall 2007, Masucci, then a track and field athlete, made the transition to playing varsity soccer.