The Hobart College soccer team opened Liberty League play with a 0-0 double overtime tie with Union College in Schenectady, N.Y., this afternoon.
 
The Statesmen are now 5-1-1 overall, while the Dutchmen are 5-1-2 this season. Hobart finished with a 10-3 advantage in shots, including a 3-1 edge in the extra 20 minutes played. The Statesmen fired two shots on goal in the second overtime period, but the Union goalkeeper came up with a save both times. Hobart also finished with an 8-5 lead in corners, including a 3-2 edge in overtime.
 
Senior goalie Tyler Serafine played all 110 minutes in goal for the Statesmen and stopped the only shot he faced to earn the shutout. Union's John Weitzman made six saves in 110 minutes. It was Hobart's third shutout this season.
 
The Statesmen will be back in action on Tuesday, Sept. 29, when they travel to Ithaca for a non-league game at 4 p.m.