Two members of the Hobart soccer team were honored by the Liberty League today. Sophomore Gabe Smith was tabbed the Offensive Performer of the Week, while junior Jake Hans was named the Defensive Performer of the Week.
 
Smith and Hans guided the Statesmen to a 1-0-1 week in conference play. On Wednesday, the Statesmen tied Ithaca 1-1. They bounced back with a 2-0 victory over Skidmore on Saturday. The Statesmen are now 10-2-1 overall with a 3-2-1 mark in Liberty League play.
 
Smith had a goal in both of Hobart's games this past week. Against the Bombers, Smith scored the game-tying goal with just over eight minutes remaining in regulation. On Saturday, he opened the scoring against Skidmore. Smith has played in 12 games this season, starting seven. He is tied for third on the team with nine points on four goals and an assist.
 
Hans played all 180 minutes in goal. He was 1-0-1 with a 0.50 GAA and a .929 save percentage. He made six saves against the Bombers and then made seven saves in the win over the Thoroughbreds. Hans also had an assist against Ithaca, setting up Smith's goal. Hans is 9-2-1 with a 1.02 GAA and an .815 save percentage.
 
Hobart (10-2-1, 3-2-1) will be back in action on Saturday, Oct. 17, when it takes on Vassar in Poughkeepsie, New York. The game is set to begin at 2 p.m.