Hobart College basketball team rallied to tie the game with 0.3 seconds remaining in regulation and secured a 66-65 overtime win against Bard College. Junior guard Aidan Rodgers played a pivotal role, scoring a team-high 17 points and sinking the game-winning free throws in OT.

Why It Matters

The victory propels Hobart to 11-2 overall and 4-2 in the Liberty League, positioning them half a game out of first place in the conference standings.

By the Numbers
  • Hobart had an 89.3% success rate at the free throw line, going 25-of-28.
  • The team overcame a field goal percentage of .297, outrebounding Bard 46-36 and enjoying a 14-4 advantage in second chance points.
State of Play
  • Hobart improved to 11-2 overall, 4-2 in the Liberty League, positioning them just half a game out of first place in the conference standings.
  • Bard fell to 8-6, 3-4 in league play after losing its fifth straight game.
What's Next

Hobart will next face Skidmore at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13, aiming to continue their success after Skidmore's win at RIT.

Bottom Line

Hobart's hard-fought victory against Bard strengthens their position in the Liberty League and sets the stage for an important upcoming game against Skidmore.