Thursday, May 7, 2026: Ithaca College has officially ushered in a new era of women’s basketball with the hiring of Erin Hughes as the program’s next head coach. Hughes arrives after a successful run as an assistant at Trinity College, where she helped guide the Bantams to a 35-18 record and an NCAA Tournament appearance, and previously played a key role in multiple NCAA runs at Washington & Lee. A former WBCA All-American and nationally recognized coach, Hughes joins Between the Lines to talk about her vision for Ithaca women’s basketball and the road ahead on South Hill.

Photo: Ithaca College Athletics 

Thursday, May 7, 2026: Ithaca College has officially ushered in a new era of women&rsquo;s basketball with the hiring of Erin Hughes as the program&rsquo;s next head coach. Hughes arrives after a successful run as an assistant at Trinity College, where she helped guide the Bantams to a 35-18 record and an NCAA Tournament appearance, and previously played a key role in multiple NCAA runs at Washington &amp; Lee. A former WBCA All-American and nationally recognized coach, Hughes joins&nbsp;Between the Lines to talk about her vision for Ithaca women&rsquo;s basketball and the road ahead on South Hill.
Photo: Ithaca College Athletics&nbsp;

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

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 <a href="https://athletics.ithaca.edu/index.aspx">Ithaca Bombers</a> athletes, coaches, and more on Between the Lines, featuring interviews, insights, and stories from across Bombers athletics.
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 Women's Basketball Head Coach Erin Hughes

Thursday, May 7, 2026: After falling to Princeton in the Ivy League Tournament championship, Cornell men’s lacrosse head coach Connor Buczek joined the media on Thursday to reflect on the Big Red’s lessons from the Ivy title game, and the adjustments needed as the NCAA Tournament begins. Now entering the postseason as the defending national champions, Cornell turns the page quickly to a first-round showdown with Johns Hopkins on Saturday night in Ithaca.

Photo: Cornell University Athletics 

Thursday, May 7, 2026: After falling to Princeton in the Ivy League Tournament championship, Cornell men&rsquo;s lacrosse head coach Connor Buczek joined the media on Thursday to reflect on the Big Red&rsquo;s lessons from the Ivy title game, and the adjustments needed as the NCAA Tournament begins. Now entering the postseason as the defending national champions, Cornell turns the page quickly to a first-round showdown with Johns Hopkins on Saturday night in Ithaca.
Photo: Cornell University Athletics&nbsp;

Cornell Men's Lacrosse Head Coach Connor Buczek

Thursday, May 7, 2026: Last year, Cornell men’s lacrosse climbed to the top of the sport and captured a national championship for the first time in nearly five decades. As the Big Red prepare to defend that title, a new book is hitting shelves next week that takes you inside that unforgettable run. The Long Red Line: Cornell Lacrosse and the Forty-Eight-Year Quest for Glory tells the story of Cornell’s 2025 season and the 48-year chase that led to Memorial Day glory. Author Christian Swezey joins the show to bring those moments, voices, and turning points back to life.

Learn more or purchase a copy of the book here.

Thursday, May 7, 2026: Last year, Cornell men&rsquo;s lacrosse climbed to the top of the sport and captured a national championship for the first time in nearly five decades. As the Big Red prepare to defend that title, a new book is hitting shelves next week that takes you inside that unforgettable run.&nbsp;The Long Red Line: Cornell Lacrosse and the Forty-Eight-Year Quest for Glory&nbsp;tells the story of Cornell&rsquo;s 2025 season and the 48-year chase that led to Memorial Day glory.&nbsp;Author Christian Swezey joins the show to bring those moments, voices, and turning points back to life.
<a href="https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501790881/the-long-red-line/">Learn more or purchase a copy of the book here.</a>

 Author Christian Swezey - The Long Red Line: Cornell Lacrosse and the Forty-Eight-Year Quest for Glory

Wednesday, May 6, 2026: It’s “Tasting Tuesday" on a Wednesday, but the tradition continues with Wagner Valley Brewing Company. Kevin Falkenberg joins Nick Karski in studio as they sample Cloudbank Hefeweizen and Root Beer, bringing a little midweek flavor to ESPN Ithaca.

Check out the latest beer and happenings at WagnerBrewing.com.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026: It&rsquo;s &ldquo;Tasting Tuesday" on a Wednesday, but the tradition continues with Wagner Valley Brewing Company. Kevin Falkenberg joins Nick Karski in studio as they sample Cloudbank Hefeweizen and Root Beer, bringing a little midweek flavor to ESPN Ithaca.
Check out the latest beer and happenings at&nbsp;<a href="https://wagnerbrewing.com/">WagnerBrewing.com.</a>

Ithaca College Women's Basketball Head Coach Erin Hughes

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