Ithaca Bombers on Between The Lines

Thursday, April 9, 2026: Ithaca College men’s lacrosse is rolling, winners of three straight including a statement 9-8 win over No. 6 RIT. Goalie Andrew Minard made 13 saves and came up clutch in a scoreless fourth quarter for the Bombers, and joins the show to break down the defensive effort, his mindset in net during tight games, and how Ithaca is finding its stride. Photo: Ithaca College Athletics

Thursday, April 2, 2026: Ithaca College baseball is red hot, winners of three straight and seven of their last nine. First baseman Ethan Fantel opened the season with a 17-game hitting streak and joins the show to talk about the team’s offensive surge, his approach at the plate, and his team-leading numbers through the first half of the season. Photo: Ithaca College Athletics

Thursday, March 26, 2026: Dan Raymond is calling it a career after 26 seasons leading Ithaca College women’s basketball, closing the book on one of the most successful eras in program history. Raymond joins the show to discuss why now felt like the right time to step away, reflect on some of his favorite moments over the years, and share what kept him at Ithaca for more than two decades. He also looks ahead to retirement - and what he’s most excited about in this next chapter. Photo: Ithaca College Athletics

Thursday, March 12, 2026: After a heartbreaker in double overtime, Ithaca College women’s lacrosse fell 15-14 to Scranton, snapping their undefeated start. Leigh Naturale led the charge with six points - three goals and three assists - keeping the Bombers’ high-powered offense on display. Leigh joins the show to reflect on the team’s hot start, their offensive identity, and preview Saturday’s huge Liberty League opener at RIT. Photo: Ithaca College Athletics

Thursday, March 5, 2026: The Ithaca College baseball season is underway, and the Bombers opened the year in a high-scoring battle, falling 12–11 at Scranton on Wednesday. Head coach David Valesente joins the show to break down the season opener, share his early outlook for the team, and discuss what has made Liberty League Pitcher of the Year Jack Picozzi even tougher to face this season. Photo: Ithaca College Athletics

Wednesday, March 4, 2026: Beginning next Monday, the EcoAthletes Collegiate Cup is back - a six-week competition that turns workouts into real environmental impact. Student-athletes from Cornell and Ithaca College will go head-to-head, converting exercise into beach and waterway cleanups ahead of Earth Day. EcoAthletes founder Lew Blaustein joins the show to explain how it works and how anyone can get involved. To learn more about EcoAthletes or to sign up and compete, visit EcoAthletes.org.

Friday, February 27, 2026: The Ithaca College men's wrestling team returns to postseason action this weekend, hosting the NCAA Division III Region II Wrestling Championships inside Glazer Arena. With national qualification on the line and the Bombers aiming to build on four straight runner-up regional finishes, Head Coach Marty Nichols joins the show to preview the tournament, discuss the team’s momentum heading into the postseason, highlight key wrestlers to watch, and explain what it will take for Ithaca to send a full lineup to nationals. Photo: Ithaca College Athletics

Thursday, February 26, 2026: On Wednesday, Ithaca College men’s lacrosse came up just short of its first win of the season, falling to SUNY Geneseo 8-7 in overtime. Tim Rogers scored twice for the Bombers and already has six goals through the team’s first two games. He joins the show to discuss his red-hot start, the team’s defensive effort, and what it will take for the Bombers to secure their first win of the season. Photo: Ithaca College Athletics

Thursday, February 12, 2026: A new season is on the horizon for Ithaca College women’s lacrosse. The defending Liberty League champions open 2026 on the road at Brockport. Preseason All-American Lily Cody - coming off a 79-point season - joins BTL to preview the year, break down the impact of the Bombers’ new additions, and share what it will take to capture another Liberty League title. Photo by: Rich Barnes / Ithaca College Athletics

Thursday, February 5, 2026: From offensive coordinator to head coach, Ithaca College football has its new head coach. Brandon Maguire joins the show after being named the next leader of the Bomber program, reflecting on the moment, his vision for the future, building his coaching staff, and what it means to step into one of Division III football’s most respected roles. 📸: Ithaca College Athletics

Thursday, January 29, 2026: Ithaca College track and field standout Rachel Larson is picking up right where she left off last season. The two-time All-American currently owns the top time in Division III in the 60-meter hurdles during the indoor season. She joins the show to reflect on her strong start, break down what’s been clicking, and discuss how she plans to stay a major threat on the track moving forward. 📸: Ryan Coleman

Friday, January 23, 2026: Ithaca College wrestling is gearing up for the SUNYAC Championships this Saturday at Brockport, with high expectations for Konrad Parker at 174 pounds. The senior recently recorded his 100th career win and has continued to roll through opponents this season. He joins the show to reflect on the milestone, what’s been clicking on the mat, and how he stays locked in as the postseason approaches.

Friday, January 16, 2026: Ithaca College women’s basketball picked up a 66–57 win over William Smith on Tuesday behind a big night from junior guard Tori Drevna. Drevna poured in a career-high 23 points, knocking down 5-of-7 from beyond the arc and adding seven steals. With Liberty League play heating up, she joins Between the Lines to talk about keeping the Bombers rolling in conference action, her growth as a perimeter shooting threat, and a preview of Friday’s key matchup against RPI.📸: Ithaca College Athletics

Thursday, December 4, 2025: There's a new program on South Hill. Women's wrestling is the 28th varsity sport at Ithaca College as they've already gotten their inaugural campaign underway. Head coach Ryan Ciotoli joins the show to chat about the start of the Bombers' first-ever season. 📷 : Ithaca College Athletics

Thursday, November 6, 2025: Ithaca College men’s basketball tips off a new season Saturday as the Bombers host Brockport at Ben Light Gymnasium. Fresh off a Liberty League championship and an NCAA Tournament appearance, expectations are high once again - this time under new head coach Mike McSloy. The former Drew University coach joins Between the Lines to talk about his move to South Hill, the key returners leading this year’s squad, and what’s ahead in the Bombers’ non-conference schedule. 📷 : Ithaca College Athletics

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, September 18, 2025: Ithaca College volleyball is off to a 5-3 start, thanks in big part to the Liberty League's Volleyball Performer of the Week, Wesley Slavin. The junior helped the Bombers pick up wins against No. 4 Johns Hopkins and No. 7 MIT heading into this weekend's Bomber Invitational. She joins the show to look back at last week's success and discuss what's been going right for the team.

Thursday, September 11, 2025: Ithaca College men's soccer is off and running to an unbeaten start through the first four games and a big piece to this year's success has been senior goalkeeper Bryson Shaull. The Liberty League's Defensive Performer of the Week joins the show to look back at the start and discuss what's helped the Bombers to begin 2025.

Monday, August 18: Ithaca College football kicks off a new season in just 18 days, when the Bombers host third-ranked Johns Hopkins at Butterfield Stadium. With training camp underway, Head Coach Mike Toerper joins the show to share how the first few days have gone and what it will take to build a Liberty League championship-caliber season.

Friday, August 1: Tomorrow afternoon at Kostrinsky Field, Ithaca College will be hosting the 2nd Annual First Responder Charity Softball Tournament with proceeds benefitting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Scott Garin, Ithaca College's Executive Director and Chief of the Office of Public Safety & Emergency Management, joins the show to talk about the event and the importance of mental health awareness.

Wednesday, July 2: Four games into his CFL career, former Ithaca College All-American Derek Slywka is already making an impact with the Toronto Argonauts. The safety scored two touchdowns off turnovers to lead the Argos to their first win of the season, a 29-16 victory over Ottawa. He joins the show to reflect on Sunday’s breakout performance, his red-hot start to the season, and the journey that brought him to the CFL.

Thursday, May 8: It's back-to-back Liberty League championships for Ithaca College women's lacrosse, who battled the elements all weekend long and secured another automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament. Senior defender Kaitlyn Russell joins the show to break down the championship run and reflect on what’s fueled Ithaca’s season.

Thursday, April 24: The 21st-ranked Ithaca College women's lacrosse team dropped is final non-league game of the season earlier in the week, falling 17-11 to Hamilton at Higgins Stadium. However, the Bombers find themselves at 6-3 in the Liberty League with regular season play wrapping up on Saturday at home against Skidmore. Leading scorer Lily Cody joins the show to discuss what's been going right for the Bombers and how they seal a win this weekend before they begin play in the Liberty League Championships.

Thursday, April 17: Ithaca College softball is cruising, now 5-1 in the Liberty League thanks to last weekend's sweeps of Skidmore and RPI. Cate Murray has been a menace at the plate, batting a team-best .410 and leading the team in slugging, on-base percentage and OPS. She stops by the show to look back on her strong season so far and discuss what it would take for the Bombers to win the Liberty League crown.

Thursday, April 3: Ithaca College baseball is rolling so far in Liberty League play, now 5-1 after taking two of three against Clarkson last weekend. In Friday's opener, Jack Colyer pitched seven innings of relief, allowing just one hit and striking out six as the Bombers picked up a 6-4 win. Jack joins the show to reflect on his performance - which earned him a spot on D3Baseball.com's Team of the Week - and to break down what makes this year’s team so dangerous.

Friday, March 28: For a second straight season, Ithaca College diving's Kailee Payne swept the weekend at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships, winning both the 3-meter and 1-meter diving boards. Now a four-time national champion, she joins the show to look back on her weekend and her illustrious career on South Hill.

Thursday, February 27: Ithaca College women's basketball hosts RIT in the semifinals of the Liberty League Championships on Friday. Emma Waite - who spent three seasons playing for the Tigers - joins the show to preview the game and discuss what's gone right for the Bombers during their 15 game winning streak.

Thursday, February 20: Ithaca College men's basketball wraps up the regular season this weekend with games on the road at RPI and Vassar that could shake up the final Liberty League standings. Head Coach Waleed Farid joins the show to discuss what's gone right for the Bombers this season and how they can pick up a pair of victories on the road. 

Thursday, February 13: Ithaca College wrestling picked up a 51-0 shutout win on Wednesday night against SUNY Cortland, moving to 15-2 on the season. Konrad is ranked No. 7 nationally at 165 lbs. and No. 1 regionally in the most recent NWCA Rankings last week. He joins the show to look back at Wednesday and discuss the success behind his 25-3 record.

Thursday, February 6: Last season, Ithaca College men's basketball picked up seven wins in the Liberty League. This year, they've already eclipsed that mark with seven games left to go in the season. Logan Wendell continues to lead the team in scoring and he joins the show to discuss the Bombers' winning ways and the young core of underclassmen making a major impact.

Thursday, January 23: In the midst of a four game winning streak, Ithaca College women's basketball head coach Dan Raymond has reached another milestone in his 25th year as head coach of the Bombers - winning his 500th career game with the program. He joins BTL to look back on the historical victory and discuss what's gone right over the last few weeks.

Thursday, December 5: Ithaca College women's basketball is 1-3 to begin the season but will look to get back on track this weekend when they host Vassar on Friday and Bard on Saturday. Senior forward Anya Watkins looks back at the first four games of the season and talks about her big time start under the boards for the Bombers.

Thursday, November 21: It was a big Wednesday night for Bombers basketball, as Ithaca came back from an 18 point deficit at Utica to beat the Pioneers 82-78. Aidan Holmes scored 11 of his 13 points in the second half and looks back on the team's recent 3-1 star to the season.

Thursday, November 7: As the Bombers gear up for the Liberty League semifinals, Natalie Descalso played hero in the team's regular season finale. Hosting No. 17 Ursinus on senior day, she scored the game-winning shootout goal to help Ithaca end the regular season on a seven game winning streak. She joins the show to look back the victory and preview tomorrow's playoff game against Skidmore.

Thursday, October 31: For the third time since 2021, No. 23 Ithaca College field hockey has claimed the Liberty League regular season title. The Bombers head into Saturday's regular season finale against No. 17 Ursinus on a six-game winning streak. Head Coach Kaitlyn Wahila looks back on the season so far and the contributions from her strong group of seniors.

Thursday, October 24: Ithaca College volleyball is 16-3 on the season and recently picked up a huge Liberty League win on the road at William Smith last week. Faith Sabatier has been a staple to the Bombers' success and joins the show to talk about Ithaca's recent streak of six straight wins and previews this weekend's tournament at Wesleyan, which features the 19th ranked Bombers, top ranked Juniata, and 22nd ranked Colby.

Thursday, October 17: The wins and shutouts keep piling up for Ithaca College women's soccer, as the Bombers keep climbing up the national rankings. The ninth ranked Bombers are at the top of the Liberty League standings as the season begins to wind down. Grace Hickey has been a force in goal and she joins the show to look back on the team's strong run this season.

Thursday, September 26: Ithaca College men's soccer has suffered two straight setbacks after winning four matches in a row. But the confidence and depth is still very high for them heading into the heart of Liberty League play. Andrew Kusek stops by the show to chat about the remainder of the season. 

Friday, September 13: Ithaca College women's soccer is unbeaten over the first four games of the season, outscoring opponents 12-0 to begin the year. The Bombers are coming off a shutout over nationally-ranked SUNY Cortland, thanks to Sarah Sinnott's two goal day. She joins the show to look back on the win and discuss the early season success.

Thursday, September 5: The Division III football season begins this weekend and one of the most anticipated games of the weekend takes place on Ithaca's South Hill as the No. 20 Bombers host No. 8 Johns Hopkins on Saturday. All-American running back Jalen Leonard-Osbourne joins the show to preview the game and look back on the team's preparation for the new year.