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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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

Tuesday, May 19, 2026: ESPN Ithaca's Community Gamechangers recognizes individuals throughout the Finger Lakes who have made an impact in our sports community.

Petula McBean has been a steady and powerful presence in the Ithaca City School District for years, helping create the kind of school community where students, families, and athletes feel supported. Whether she’s working athletic events, welcoming fans, helping officials, or making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, Petula brings pride, professionalism, and care to every event she’s part of.

Her impact stretches far beyond game nights. From helping organize fan buses so students can travel together and support Ithaca teams at sectional games, to assisting with school spirit events and pep rallies, Petula has consistently put students first and helped strengthen the sense of community throughout Ithaca athletics.

Click here to nominate an ESPN Ithaca's Community Game Changer.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026: ESPN Ithaca's Community Gamechangers recognizes individuals throughout the Finger Lakes who have made an impact in our sports community.
Petula McBean&nbsp;has been a steady and powerful presence in the Ithaca City School District for years, helping create the kind of school community where students, families, and athletes feel supported. Whether she&rsquo;s working athletic events, welcoming fans, helping officials, or making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, Petula brings pride, professionalism, and care to every event she&rsquo;s part of.
Her impact stretches far beyond game nights. From helping organize fan buses so students can travel together and support Ithaca teams at sectional games, to assisting with school spirit events and pep rallies, Petula has consistently put students first and helped strengthen the sense of community throughout Ithaca athletics.
<a href="https://www.espnithaca.com/community-gamechangers/">Click here to nominate an ESPN Ithaca's Community Game Changer</a>.

ESPN Ithaca Community Game Changer Petula McBean

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>

Ithaca College Women's Basketball Head Coach Erin Hughes

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