It was a tale of two halves.
The Hobart College Statesmen rolled over the University of Rochester to a 21-0 advantage in the first half in Saturday's Centennial Cup game - the 117th in the series. SO QB Jeremy Weiss had 2 passing TDs and JR RB EJ Taylor had over 130 rushing yards and a TD to pace the Statesmen.
Then after the half, a different team showed up. The Yellow Jackets scored 21 unanswered points to comeback and make it a game. A long FG attempt at the end of the game went wide right, forcing overtime.
In overtime Hobart leaning once again on Taylor, but ultimately it was a SR QB Tru Styles pass to JR WR Marcus Peterson that put the Statesmen up, 28-21, in the first OT period.
The defense would carry the day as the Yellow Jackets (5-3, 2-3) would drive inside the two-yard line but get intercepted (or batted down, the announcers called it an INT) on fourth down to seal the win for the Statesmen!
Leading the defense today was SR LB and Captain Mike McGhee who had eight tackles. His first of the game was his 200th of his impressive Hobart career. Speaking of career days, JR RB EJ Taylor had a career best game of 196 rushing yards on 28 carries and a TD. SO WR Johnny Harding finished the day with seven catches for 133 yards and a TD (all in the first half).
The win improves the Statesmen's record to 3-5 overall and 2-3 in the Liberty League. Based on the remaining schedule, Hobart is basically guaranteed to finish the season 5-5. More on that this week.
What a big win this was for the future of the Hobart program. In spite of an ugly and confused second half, the Statesmen pulled themselves together when it mattered and won, keeping the Centennial Cup in Geneva for a 14th straight year.
Thanks as always for reading and go 'Bart!
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