Ithaca Captures Empire 8 AQ With 19-8 Win At Fisher

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The Ithaca College football team forced five St. John Fisher turnovers and won 19-8 at Growney Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8. The Bombers clinched a share of the Empire 8 title, and earned the league's automatic qualification to the NCAA Tournament. It is the second consecutive season that Ithaca has won the league and advanced to the NCAAs.

Ithaca is 7-2 overall and 6-2 in the Empire 8. St. John Fisher is 7-2 overall and 5-2 in the conference. The Cardinals could earn a share of the Empire 8 title with a win next weekend against Alfred, but Ithaca holds the tiebreaker and automatic bid. The Bombers conclude the regular season Nov. 15 at Cortland, with kickoff at noon.

Complete recap, notes and game highlights are available at Ithaca's game story.