GENEVA, N.Y. – Hobart College downed Skidmore College 93-67 in the season finale for the Thoroughbreds.
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The Thoroughbreds finish the season at 7-18 overall and 6-12 Liberty League play. The Statesmen are 21-4 and 15-3.
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Greg Skoric finished with a double-double of 25 points and 13 rebounds to lead Skidmore in both scoring and in the paint.
Harrison Eichelberger contributed a season-high 19 points alongside nine rebounds, while
Tautvydas Kupstas added 15 points.
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Tucker Lescoe led the Statesmen with 38 points.
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The Thoroughbreds kept in close in the ten minutes of play. It wasn't until there was 9:33 remaining on the clock that the Statesmen were able to gain a substantial lead off a 10-0 scoring run. The run would help Hobart gain their largest lead of 19 points, as Skidmore went into the locker room trailing 45-28 at the end of the half.
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The Statesmen opened the lead in the second half behind 11-19 (58%) shooting from beyond the arc on the way to the 93-67 win.
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