POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y.--The Hobart squash team split its first two matches at the Liberty League Championship Tournament today. The Statesmen defeated host Vassar 9-0, but fell to Rochester by the same count.
Against the Brewers,
Cale Forgues earned the win at No. 1 when his opponent retired, while
Peter Hansen,
Luke Esselen,
Corey Kabot,
Grant Palermo,
Craig Chircop,
Kevin Kent,
Alex Khaddar, and
George Riggs all won in three straight games at No. 2 through No. 9, respectively.
In the afternoon, the Yellowjackets turned the tables on the Statesmen (3-3), winning all nine matches 3-0.
Hobart will wrap up the tournament at 9 a.m. on Nov. 23, when the Statesmen take on St. Lawrence.