The 18th-ranked Saint Joseph's Hawks dominated the Hobart Statesmen, winning 17-7 in a decisive victory at Urick Stadium. The Hawks surged to a commanding 4-0 lead within the first five minutes, maintaining control throughout the match. Hobart's David Peterkin stood out, contributing with a goal and two assists. The Hawks showcased a strong offensive performance, highlighted by Griffin Mallory's game-high seven points and multiple players scoring at least two goals.

By the Numbers
  • Saint Joseph's outshot Hobart 51-32.
  • The Hawks held a 34-24 advantage in ground balls.
  • Hobart won 10 faceoffs compared to Saint Joseph鈥檚 15.
Yes, But

The game reflected challenges for Hobart, as they struggled to contain Saint Joseph's high-powered offense, which eight different players scored. However, Hobart鈥檚 Peterkin and DiTomasso provided individual efforts that kept the team competitive at times.

State of Play
  • Hobart holds a 2-6 record and is 0-1 in Atlantic 10 play.
  • Saint Joseph's improved to 5-2 overall, with a strong 2-0 record in the league.
What's Next

Hobart will look to rebound next Saturday against Richmond, aiming to capitalize on lessons learned from this setback and improve their standing in the Atlantic 10 conference.

Bottom Line

This match illustrates the need for Hobart to enhance defensive strategies and overall teamwork to competently compete in their remaining games, as they face increasing pressure in conference play.