ITHACA, N.Y. – The Ithaca College women's wrestling squad kicked off its season by hosting the 2026 Ithaca Invitational, placing seventh.

Katherine Crockett was the Bombers' lone first-place finisher, claiming the 145-pound weight class with a fall in just 33 seconds over Ava Bourne of Felician.

Angie Berry claimed a third-place finish in the 124-pound weight class via decision over Elaina Mercadante of Felician. She finished the day with a 4-1 record.

Delaney Bisaillon and Nayeli Azul tied for fourth at 131 pounds. Bisallon recorded a pair of technical falls in her first two bouts of the day before falling to eventual champion Haley Gonzales, 10-0. Azul also had a strong start, pinning her opponents in her first two matchups.

Maia Delacruz and Gabrielle Baker finished fourth and fifth, respectively, at 138 pounds. Baker battled back after falling in her third bout to eventual weight-class champion Kali Bailey, 14-2. She went on to pin her next two opponents to secure fifth place (0:24, 0:50).

Also competing for the Bombers was Gweynth Browne, who finished eighth at 180 pounds.

The Bombers will hit the road on Sunday, November 15, as they travel to Utica to take part in a round robin hosted by the Pioneers.