The Ithaca volleyball team bounced back from last weekend’s disappointing season-opening performance at the Ohio Northern Invitational with a strong showing at the annual Bomber Invitational.

The Blue and Gold defeated Clarkson College 3–0 Friday, but also fell to Stevens Institute of Technology 3–1 later that day. On Saturday, the Bombers defeated SUNY-Brockport 3–1 and Widener College 3–0.

The team received solid performances from its strong junior class, highlighted by Katie Hause and Amanda Hubbard. Hubbard was recognized for her performance, as she was named to the all- tournament team.

Hause and Hubbard both notched double-doubles in the team’s final win of the tournament over Widener. It was Hubbard’s second of the day and fifth overall of the season.

The Bombers play nothing but road matches for the better part of the next three weeks, so having a strong showing on their home court is important. With strong contributors like Hause and Hubbard, the Blue and Gold will continue to dominate the Empire 8.