Thursday, October 23, 2025: Ithaca College football is back in action Saturday, hosting Union with first place in the Liberty League on the line. The Bombers enter off a bye week, having won five straight since their season-opening loss to Johns Hopkins. Strong safety Joe Spirra has helped anchor a defense allowing just over seven points per game during that stretch. He joins the show to preview the matchup and reflect on what’s fueled the Bombers’ recent success.

Thursday, October 23, 2025: Ithaca College football is back in action Saturday, hosting Union with first place in the Liberty League on the line. The Bombers enter off a bye week, having won five straight since their season-opening loss to Johns Hopkins. Strong safety Joe Spirra has helped anchor a defense allowing just over seven points per game during that stretch. He joins the show to preview the matchup and reflect on what&rsquo;s fueled the Bombers&rsquo; recent success.

Hosted by Nick Karski, Between the Lines is a New York State Broadcasters Association award winning show, airing weekdays from 5-6pm. Featuring everything local, regional and national, Nick takes you through a fast-paced hour of interviews, takes and reactions.

Hosted by Nick Karski, Between the Lines is a New York State Broadcasters Association award winning show, airing weekdays from 5-6pm. Featuring everything local, regional and national, Nick takes you through a fast-paced hour of interviews, takes and reactions.

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Get your sports fix on the award-winning Between the Lines with Nick Karski, weekday afternoons at 5 p.m. Covering everything local, regional, and national, Nick takes you through a fast-paced hour of takes and reactions.

Listen to Ithaca Bombers athletes, coaches, and more on Between the Lines, featuring interviews, insights, and stories from across Bombers athletics.

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Get your sports fix on the award-winning "Between the Lines" with Nick Karski, weekday afternoons at 5pm. Everything local, regional and national, Nick takes you through a fast-paced hour of takes and reactions.

Get your sports fix on the award-winning "Between the Lines" with Nick Karski, weekday afternoons at 5pm. Everything local, regional and national, Nick takes you through a fast-paced hour of takes and reactions.

Ithaca College Football's Joe Spirra

Wednesday, January 14, 2026: The college basketball world is mourning the loss of longtime coach and former Cornell men’s basketball head coach Bill Courtney, who passed away at the age of 55, as announced Tuesday. Courtney spent six seasons leading the Big Red from 2010-2016 and left a lasting impact on the program and everyone around him. Current Cornell head coach Jon Jaques, who served three seasons on Courtney’s staff, joins the show to reflect on Courtney’s influence, share personal memories, and honor the life of a true basketball lifer.

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026: The college basketball world is mourning the loss of longtime coach and former Cornell men&rsquo;s basketball head coach Bill Courtney, who passed away at the age of 55, as announced Tuesday. Courtney spent six seasons leading the Big Red from 2010-2016 and left a lasting impact on the program and everyone around him. Current Cornell head coach Jon Jaques, who served three seasons on Courtney&rsquo;s staff, joins the show to reflect on Courtney&rsquo;s influence, share personal memories, and honor the life of a true basketball lifer.
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Cornell Basketball Head Coach Jon Jaques

Wednesday, January 14, 2026: Cornell men’s hockey remained perfect at Lynah Rink last weekend, completing a sweep of Alaska Fairbanks to improve to 8-0 at home and 11-4 overall. The Big Red climbed to No. 13 in the national polls and now turn their attention to a pivotal ECAC weekend against No. 18 Princeton and No. 7 Quinnipiac. Head coach Casey Jones joins the show for his weekly visit to recap the sweep, break down Xavier Veilleux’s emergence on the power play, and preview the Big Red’s upcoming nationally ranked showdowns.

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026: Cornell men&rsquo;s hockey remained perfect at Lynah Rink last weekend, completing a sweep of Alaska Fairbanks to improve to 8-0 at home and 11-4 overall. The Big Red climbed to No. 13 in the national polls and now turn their attention to a pivotal ECAC weekend against No. 18 Princeton and No. 7 Quinnipiac. Head coach Casey Jones joins the show for his weekly visit to recap the sweep, break down Xavier Veilleux&rsquo;s emergence on the power play, and preview the Big Red&rsquo;s upcoming nationally ranked showdowns.
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Cornell Men's Hockey Head Coach Casey Jones

Wednesday, January 14, 2026: Cortland women’s basketball is on a roll. The Red Dragons have won nine straight, capped by a dominant 71-41 victory over Buffalo State, and once again sit atop the SUNYAC standings. After capturing two of the last three conference championships, the standard hasn’t changed in Cortland. Senior guard Brooke Tillotson has been a steady force all season, and she joins Between the Lines to break down the Red Dragons’ season and the culture that keeps Cortland among the SUNYAC’s elite.

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026: Cortland women&rsquo;s basketball is on a roll. The Red Dragons have won nine straight, capped by a dominant 71-41 victory over Buffalo State, and once again sit atop the SUNYAC standings. After capturing two of the last three conference championships, the standard hasn&rsquo;t changed in Cortland. Senior guard Brooke Tillotson has been a steady force all season, and she joins Between the Lines to break down the Red Dragons&rsquo; season and the culture that keeps Cortland among the SUNYAC&rsquo;s elite.
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