Debater Gets Top Spot

By Scott Thomson, January 17, 2022

Ithaca College Speech and Debate Team had a successful weekend at a tournament held (virtually) at the University of Utah on January 15.

Bomber Forensics competed in the International Public Debate Association Division at the 2022 Great Salt Lake Invitational Forensics Tournament and had an impressive overall record of 6 wins and 2 losses in preliminary debates.   Senior Carlos Thomson (International Business) recieved the top speaker award with 117 out of a possible 120 points.  Thomson, the top seed after preliminary rounds, finished the tournament with a split decision in the semifinals to a debater from the University of Utah.