ITHACA, N.Y. - The Ithaca College men's soccer team hosted Bard College at Carp Wood Field, earning its second conference win in the final regular-season game of the 2026 season. With the victory, the Bombers improved to 9-3-7 overall.
Bard got off to a quick start, finding the back of the net just 2:22 into the first half. Possession shifted back and forth between the two teams until
Jack Carney drew a foul inside the box, earning a penalty kick. Carney capitalized on the opportunity, putting away the rebound from his initial attempt at the 11:57 mark to even the score.
Bard regained the lead at the 17:48 mark, firing a shot into the lower left corner of the net. Ithaca continued to battle for scoring opportunities and broke through at the 30:18 mark when
Liam Breslin's shot was blocked, creating a loose ball that ultimately resulted in an own goal to even the score at 2–2. Both teams remained scoreless for the remainder of the first half.
Ithaca came out strong in the second half, creating several scoring opportunities early on. As possession shifted between the two teams, Ithaca goalkeeper
Brayden Milbrandt and the Bombers' defensive line remained solid, denying the Raptors' scoring attempts and keeping the game level.
At the 74:32 mark,
Gabriel Robinson drew a foul while firing a shot toward the lower left corner, earning the Bombers a penalty kick.
Liam Breslin stepped up and capitalized on the opportunity, finding the back of the net to give Ithaca a 3–2 lead.
The Bombers held on to secure the 3–2 victory and now turn their attention to the Liberty League playoffs, which begins Tuesday, November 3.
