Women's Track & Field – Track Performer of the Week – Rachel Larson

Rachel Larson won the 400-meter hurdles in 1:05.47 and was the runner-up in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 13.91 seconds at the Jopson Invitational in Bridgewater, Va. Larson's 100 hurdles times is currently third in Division III and her 400 ranks 29th.

Women's Track & Field – Field Performer of the Week – Lily Seyfert

Lily Seyfert claimed first in the shot put with a heave of 13.96 meters and was second in the discus at 37.28 meters. Seyfert also took second in the hammer throw at 45.93 meters at the Jopson Invitational in Bridgewater, Va. Seyfert ranks third nationally in the shot put and is top 50 in the hammer.

Women's Track & Field Rookie of the Week – Lola Gitlin

Lola Gitlin clocked in at 17:28.58 in the 5000-meter run to finish in fourth at the Rochester Spring Opener, which currently sits 29th in Division III. Gitlin also ran a leg on the 4x400-meter relay that took third in 4:22.14.

HONOR ROLL

Reed Bailey tossed a seven-inning complete game during Ithaca's 14-3 win over Clarkson the second game of a doubleheader on Sunday. Bailey struck out six batters and did not allow a walk as he gave up three runs on six hits.

In a 3-1 week for Ithaca, Ethan Fantel went 8-for-15 (.533) with 14 RBI, six runs scored, three home runs, a double and triple. Fantel started the week with a 3-for-4 day at the plate against Hobart with five RBI on a grand slam and RBI triple. He then went 1-for-4 to open the series with Clarkson and closed out the doubleheader on Sunday with a 2-for-4 showing, which included another home run and four RBI. In the final game of the series with Clarkson, a 17-10 win, Fantel went 2-for-3 with a double and home run with five RBI and two runs scored.

Kathryn Scallon totaled eight goals in a 1-1 week for Ithaca as she netted four against Rochester in a 15-14 win and four more in a 13-12 overtime loss to Union.

Junior Elliott Painting won the 10K Friday night at the Jopson Invitational in Bridgewater, Va., leading from the start to finish. Painting set a personal best of 32:31, qualifying for both Liberty Leagues and AARTFC. Painting won the race by 50 seconds, running his final mile of the race in under five minutes. 

Raphael Campanile picked up right where he left off indoors as he took home first place in his collegiate outdoor debut, jumping 4.47 meters, clearing his first three jumps of the competition to help him solidify the victory at Rochester on Sunday. His mark currently stands as 37th in Division III.

Griffin Lupes did more of the same for the Bombers distance squad at the Jopson Invitational as he won the 5K in a time of 16:03, his second victory of his collegiate career.

Sophomore infielder Isabella Maynard turned in the best performance of her collegiate career, igniting Ithaca's offense in a 23-10 victory over St. John Fisher. Maynard went 3-for-5 at the plate, with all three hits going for extra bases, including a pair of home runs. She helped open the scoring with a three-run shot in the second inning and put the game out of reach with a grand slam in the sixth.

Senior attacker Brendan Occhino matched a season best with four goals as the Bombers defeated No. 15 St. Lawrence, 14-5. Occhino was highly efficient, putting all five of his shots on target—four of which found the back of the net—while also adding an assist. He contributed in other areas as well, collecting two ground balls on the week and scoring a goal in Ithaca's 11-10 overtime loss to Hamilton.

Senior goalkeeper Andrew Minard delivered a pair of strong performances for the Bombers, recording eight saves in both contests against Hamilton and St. Lawrence. Against the nationally ranked No. 15 Saints, Minard faced 26 shots and allowed just five goals, playing a key role in Ithaca's first Liberty League victory of the season. He followed that effort with a solid showing in the net against Hamilton, posting a .421 save percentage in an 11-10 overtime loss.