The Hobart College Statesmen needed a day like today.
After a 3-2 start, the Statesmen were on the verge of playoff elimination, and a visit from RPI (3-2, 0-1) was a big game. The Engineers had beaten Hobart two years in a row, but the third time would not be the charm.
The Statesmen (4-2, 1-1) offense had successful drives but had to settle for two FY PK Kyle Hackett FGs instead of TDs. The Hobart offense coughed up the ball twice, once on a fumble and an INT, but the defense stepped up, keeping RPI scoreless in the first half (and the rest of the game).
Two SR QB Shane Sweeney TDs would spark the Statesmen in the second half, the first to SO WR Jake Catalioto for 13 yards and the second to SR WR Brandon Shed for eight yards. That TD catch tied Shed for third all-time for consecutive games with a reception at 27. Hackett added one more FG, to extend his streak to a perfect 5-5, and FY RB Dakota Harvey added a late TD to seal the 30-0 win.
SR LB Almamy Conde had an INT and FR to go with four tackles. SR DL Zackary Robak led the defense with seven stops. A recap from HWSAthletics.com can be seen here.
Up next is Hartwick (3-3, 2-2) who beat Morrisville State, 52-34, today. Hobart has not faced off against the Hawks since the 1997 season.
Thanks for reading and go 'Bart!
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