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David Schurter

David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor

Formerly:

Assistant Sports Editor – Fall 2024

The Ithaca College baseball team wrapped up its regular season against the Vassar College Brewers on May 3. The Bombers are set to host the Liberty League Championship Tournament beginning May 8 at Freeman Field.

Baseball set to host Liberty League Championship Tournament

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
May 6, 2025
The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team secured its second consecutive Liberty League Championship Tournament title. The Bombers advance to the NCAA Division III Championships beginning May 10.

Women’s lacrosse secures back-to-back Liberty League titles

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
May 6, 2025
The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team narrowly defeated the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers on May 2 at Higgins Stadium. The Bombers advanced to the Liberty League Championship Tournament title game.

Women’s lacrosse escapes nailbiter with victory over RIT

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
May 4, 2025
The Ithaca College women's lacrosse team defeated the Vassar College Brewers in the Liberty League quarterfinal on April 29 at Higgins Stadium. The Bombers previously lost to the Brewers during the regular season.

Women’s lacrosse takes down Vassar in Liberty League quarterfinals

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
April 30, 2025
After Susan Bassett ’79 announced her plans to retire at the conclusion of the 2024-25 academic school year, the college prompted a search committee to find the best possible candidate. The committee includes current athletes, coaches and faculty members.

IC strives to cover all bases in search for its next director of athletics

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
April 30, 2025
Women's swiming and diving senior diver Kailee Payne clinched her third and fourth individual national championships in 2025. Payne reflects on her career as well as her struggles with mental health on her way to becoming a national champion.

National champion diver reflects on her career and mental health

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
April 10, 2025
Women's March Madness deserves more spotlight

Women’s March Madness deserves more spotlight

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
April 10, 2025
Junior Grace Murray concluded the Ithaca College gymnastics team's season with her third individual All-American honor, where she competed in the floor event.

Murray caps off gymnastics season with All-American honor

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
April 5, 2025
The Ithaca College women's wrestling program is entering its first season in the 2025-26 academic year. High school senior Delaney Bisaillon is one of two incoming athletes currently committed to the program.

Women’s wrestling welcomes first two commits

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
March 6, 2025
The Ithaca College women's swimming and diving team clinched its sixth consecutive Liberty League championship Feb. 22 at the Kelsey Partridge Bird Natatorium. The coaches come together with the trophy to celebrate.

Women’s swimming and diving captures sixth straight Liberty League championship

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
February 28, 2025
Women's rowing motivated by national championship aspirations

Women’s rowing motivated by national championship aspirations

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
February 27, 2025
Golf looks to break new records with young roster

Golf looks to break new records with young roster

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
February 27, 2025
The Ithaca College rowing teams split its practice times between the boat house and on campus. The women's team practices at the Kelsey Partridge Bird Natatorium

Rowing teams break the ice with preseason training

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
February 20, 2025
The Ithaca College women's basketball team took care of business against the Skidmore College Thoroughbreds Feb. 7. Pictured, senior forward Anya Watkins jumps up and takes a contested shot.

Second half surge helps women’s basketball defeat Thoroughbreds

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
February 10, 2025
Susan Bassett ’79, Ithaca College’s director of athletics, was the first president of Women Leaders in Sports and has held leadership roles in collegiate athletics for over four decades. Bassett announced she will retire at the end of the spring 2025 semester.

Bassett to retire at the end of Spring 2025

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
February 8, 2025
Sophomore swimmer Kathleen Papiernik competes with her team in a 200-yard medley relay against the Gannon University Golden Knights on the Bombers' senior day Jan. 25.

Swimming and diving teams pull away from Golden Knights on senior day

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
January 26, 2025
The Ithaca College women's basketball team celebrates after its early season win over the Vassar College Brewers Dec. 6.

Bombers compete over the winter break

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
January 23, 2025
Father Scott (left) and son Jake (right) come together after a football game at the University of Rochester.

Like father like son, senior defensive back earns All-American nod

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
January 22, 2025
Susan Bassett ’79, Ithaca College’s director of athletics, was the first president of Women Leaders in Sports and has held leadership roles in collegiate athletics for over four decades. Bassett announced she will retire at the end of the spring 2025 semester.

Building a legacy: The role of women leaders in NCAA growth

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
December 4, 2024
The Ithaca College men and women's swimming and diving teams defeated the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons at the Kelsey Partridge Bird Natatorium Nov. 9. Pictured, the Bombers' men's team competes against the Red Dragons' men's team.

Swimming & diving teams take down Red Dragons in Cortaca Tub

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
November 12, 2024
From left, sophomore swimmer Kathleen Papiernik and senior national champion diver Kailee Payne. With no pool in preseason, the Bombers have surged to a 3-1 start, proving their resilience and readiness to defend their Liberty League title in 2024.

Women’s swim and dive overpowers its opponents

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
November 7, 2024
The Ithaca College wrestling team hosted its annual Bomber Invitational Nov. 1-2 to kick off the 2024-25 season. Pictured, the team warms up before competition begins.

Wrestling takes home bronze at its annual Bomber Invitational

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
November 4, 2024
The Ithaca College men's soccer team fell to the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers, 2-1 Oct. 30. From left to right, first-year midfielder/forward Emmett Enriquez and senior midfielder Connor Tierney converge on the ball.

First half surge helps Tigers slip past Bombers

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
October 30, 2024
Sophomore team captain Michael Morales advances the ball upfield against the Geneseo Warthogs Rugby Club. The Ithaca College men’s rugby club finished the Fall 2024 regular season with a 2-3 record.

Farrell’s departure prompts new era for men’s rugby club

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
October 30, 2024
The Ithaca College golf team powered its way into the record books this fall. From left to right, senior Rheanna DeCrow, junior Annika Michel and first-year Madison Coffey drive from one hole to the next at team practice.

Golf drives into the record books with strong fall

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
October 25, 2024
The Ithaca College Department of Intercollegiate Athletics hosted its annual "Be the Match" bone marrow drive Sept. 19. Pictured, Maybelline Amaya of NMDP directs the student-athlete volunteers.

“Be the Match” bone marrow drive supports college trustee

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
September 25, 2024
Ithaca College associate professor in exercise science and athletic training David Diggin, pictured above, is the strength and conditioning program director.

Strength and conditioning program adds accreditation status

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
September 11, 2024
The Ithaca College sculling team is looking to turn the tides this fall. Pictured, senior Lily Babcock and the Bombers head into the season with great expectations.

Sculling pushes forward with new leadership

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
September 5, 2024
The Ithaca College volleyball team is looking to win a third straight Liberty League title. Pictured above, senior defensive specialist Julia Costa led the team with 424 digs last season.

Volleyball sets up for third Championship win

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
September 4, 2024
Over the summer, Ithaca College junior volleyball setter Maddie Cox received the Reserve Organization of America Award during her military training for her dedication and resilience to adversity.

Junior volleyball setter shows off her skills at cadet training

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
August 28, 2024
From left, graduate student swimmer Katie Champagne and sophomore diver Eliza Salus are each looking to make appearances in both conference and national competition.

Women’s swim and dive sets the tone under new leadership

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
November 8, 2023
Junior defensive specialist Ellie Benedict has taken part in the Ithaca College volleyball team's historic hot stretch. During the regular season, the team won 24 out of 25 sets in conference play.

Volleyball digs deep in historically dominant season

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
November 8, 2023
Junior goalkeeper Grace Hickey clears the ball upfield following a save. Hickey is currently leading the Liberty League with only six goals allowed as of Oct. 31.

Junior goalkeeper guides Bombers to defensive success

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
November 2, 2023
From left, junior journalism major Carolina Cedraschi and junior clinical health studies major Ashna Kalvani compete in the physical therapy program's Bomber Blitz 5K. Every year, the Ithaca College Department of Physical Therapy holds the 5K to raise research funds for the PT program.

Physical therapy program competes to raise funds through 5K

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
October 10, 2023
First-year Helena Winterberg prepares to swing at golf practice Sept. 26. Winterberg was named the Liberty League Rookie of the Week on Sept. 5 after her performance at the St. Lawrence Invitational.

Golf swings back into form after individual season

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
September 28, 2023
From left, sophomore defender Ali Amari and junior midfielder Julia Cascone have contributed to the Ithaca College women's soccer team's valuable depth. Amari scored her first collegiate goal during the Bombers' 10–1 victory over Elmira College on Sept. 1.

Contribution runs deep throughout women’s soccer team

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
September 20, 2023
Field hockey drives toward new conference glory

Field hockey drives toward new conference glory

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
August 31, 2023
Following the 2022–23 academic year, the Ithaca College athletic department initiated a string of new hires including five coaches and two administrators.

Major leadership turnover marks new chapter for athletics

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
August 24, 2023
From left, graduate student Alexa Ritchie and Megan Motkowski '22 will be participating in the Gorges Ithaca Half Marathon that will take place on June 17.

Former lacrosse players take on local half marathon

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
May 3, 2023
From left, sophomore producers Carolina Cedraschi and Lindsey Peters, junior host Summar Lowe and sophomore producer Dylan Delaney pose on the ICTV set.

Students create ICTV show highlighting athletes of color

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
April 19, 2023
From left, sophomore defender Kaitlyn Russell and first-year student defender Lauren Russell swap jerseys during pregame warmups. Kaitlyn and Lauren are sisters who have reunited to play for the Bombers.

Sisters team up to play for IC women’s lacrosse

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
March 8, 2023
Graduate student diver Abby Marraccino was initially recruited to the Ithaca College gymnastics team before getting cut during her first year. Since then, she has been a standout athlete on the swimming and diving team.

Former gymnasts find new home with swimming and diving team

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
March 1, 2023
From left, sophomore Colin Leyner and senior Matt Fabian helped the Ithaca College baseball team to within one win of the Division III College World Series in 2022. This year, they hope to be back.

Baseball looks to double down on 2022 success

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
March 1, 2023
First-year student Caroline Armistead swims the butterfly during the 400-yard individual medley during day two of the Liberty League Championships on Feb. 16. Armistead came in 11th place in the event.

Bombers show out at Liberty League Championships

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
February 21, 2023
Senior diver Karalyn Pawcio begins her dive at the Geneca Diving Invitational on Feb. 4. Pawcio won the 3-meter boards at the meet and came in third for the 1-meter boards.

Women’s swimming and diving team cap off an undefeated season

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
February 8, 2023
senior offensive lineman Jake Villanueva, No. 79, prepares for the snap in the Ithaca College football team's victory over SUNY Brockport on Sept. 10 2022.

Offensive lineman earns back-to-back All-America honors

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
January 25, 2023
Sophomore swimmer Kerry O’Brien swims the 200-yard butterfly during the Bomber Invitational, which took place Dec. 2–4. The women’s team took first place, while the men finished in second.

Swim and dive teams dominate in the first half

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
December 6, 2022
From left, junior Holden Shatoughy and junior James Collishaw will look to help the Bombers bring home their first Liberty League championship since the school joined the league back in 2018.

Looking to turn the tide in conference play

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
November 9, 2022
The Ithaca College men's and women's swimming and diving teams hosted the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons on Nov. 5. The Bombers won for both programs.

Men’s and women’s swim and dive teams both win over SUNY Cortland

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
November 7, 2022
From left, former members of the Ithaca College women’s rowing teams Pearl Outlaw ‘20 and Savanna Brija ‘18 are set to compete at the Rowing World Championships on Sept. 18–25.

Two rowing alumni to represent Team USA at Worlds

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
September 7, 2022
From left, graduate student Kyle Sicke and senior Brendan Lebitsch of the Ithaca College men's soccer team. The team is expecting big things this season with some new faces and key returners.

Men’s soccer pushing for championship after semifinal loss

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
August 31, 2022
Junior outfielder Mike Nauta makes a catch in center field. The Bombers defeated the University of Rochester 8–7 in 10 innings May 13 to advance to the Liberty League Championship game.

Baseball advances to Liberty League title game in extra-innings thriller

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
May 15, 2022
Ithaca College senior David Alstott, who will attend graduate school at Columbia University in the fall, set a Connecticut state record in bench press in a competition April 23 with 155 kilograms.

IC senior sets Connecticut state record in bench press

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
May 4, 2022
Junior pitcher Garrett Bell allowed three runs and struck out eight batters over seven innings pitched in the Bombers’ 13–7 win over Hamilton College April 5.

Baseball team hoping to keep momentum from strong start

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
April 5, 2022
Senior guard Cara Volpe started all 29 games for the Bombers this season. Volpe averaged 9.2 points and 4.1 assists this season, helping the team to a 25–4 record.

Senior guard helps lead Ithaca College women’s basketball team

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor
March 9, 2022
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