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We believe playing the sport you love is a key aspect of a stellar education. The companies that hire our Athlete-Scholars cite their work ethic, time management and collaborative spirit — all attributes developed through teamwork and high-level competition.
Proud members of the Liberty League, our 15 men’s and 15 women’s varsity teams compete in the NCAA’s Division III — with the exception of men's lacrosse, which competes in Division I. Student-athletes enjoy playing for championship caliber teams without sacrificing academic pursuits.
The Statesmen and Herons have a legacy of success in the athletic arena that boasts 25 team national championships. Most recently, the Hobart Hockey team won back-to-back national championships in 2023 and 2024. HWS has nearly 700 All-Americans.
During the 2023-24 academic year, the Statesmen won nine conference championships. In the fall, the Hobart and William Smith soccer teams and the William Smith Field hockey team all won the Liberty League Championships on the same day. Nick Sessions ’24 won the Middle Atlantic Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association’s Men’s Singlehanded championship and the William Smith cross country team won the Cross Country Only Conference championship. In the winter, Hobart Hockey won the New England Hockey Conference for the second straight year. Hobart basketball and William Smith squash captured the Liberty League Championship. In just its second year as a varsity program, the William Smith bowling team captured the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference championship.
In addition to Hobart hockey winning the national championship, William Smith lacrosse made it to the national semifinals for the second straight year. William Smith bowling, William Smith soccer and field hockey all won a game in the NCAA tournament. Hobart basketball and soccer reached the NCAA tournament.
We also have robust club and intramural offerings. We’re good at helping students maintain the balance.
Come do what you love. Get a great education. Here, you can have both.
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NCAA DIII National Champions
The top-ranked Hobart hockey team defeated third-ranked Trinity 2-0 on the Bantam's home ice to win the NCAA Division III Men's Ice Hockey Championship for the second year in a row. Sophomore Damon Beaver stopped all 25 shots he faced as he recorded his seventh shutout of the season, matching his Hobart season record set last season.
Juniors Luke Aquaro and Matthew Iasenza scored the goals for the Statesmen. Senior Jonah Alexander added an assist.
Read more about the 2024 NCAA Division III Men's Ice Hockey National Champions
Athletics News
AlumsGrapshi ’22 Joins NBC Sports at Paris Olympics
Margo Grapshi ’22 is in Paris, France, working behind the scenes at NBC Sports to ensure a successful Olympic Games.
AlumsNew Scholarship Honors Rawlins '80, P'16
A new scholarship will remember Trustee Michael Rawlins ’80, P’16, who died unexpectedly in late 2023.
AthleticsWalker ’24 set to work at Fidelity Investments as Financial Representative
Thomas Walker ’24 accepts position with Fidelity Investments after successful internship with the firm last summer.
Recent Photos
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The William Smith basketball team cheers on Amelia McCulley ’27 and Leia Brunt ’26 as they perform their pregame handshake prior to their home game against Hamilton on Tuesday. -
The Hobart football team practices on Boswell Field under a beautiful fall sunset. -
Brooke Jarvis ’24 brings the ball up court during the William Smith basketball team’s season opener against Geneseo. She finished the game with team-highs of 18 points, six rebounds, three assists, and three steals. -
Hussein Labib ’24 returns a backhand shot during his match against Western University. -
Julia Bragg ’26 heads the ball during William Smith soccer’s game against Union. -
In the home opener, Rebecca Mantione ’25 takes a shot during the twentieth-ranked William Smith field hockey team’s victory over St. John Fisher. -
Kayla Ketchabaw ’25 interviews William Smith Ice Hockey Head Coach Matthew Cunningham for a TikTok interview during the Heron’s Media Day. -
Sean Mucheru ’26 runs along the shore of Seneca Lake during the CCOC Championships on Saturday. HWS hosts the Liberty League Championships at Seneca Lake State Park this weekend. -
Kelly Howe ’26 fires a shot past the Buffalo State goaltender. She scored once in each period for her first collegiate hat trick, leading the Heron hockey team to its eighth straight win. -
Pat Healy ’25 goes for a dunk during Hobart’s win over RPI. The Statesmen beat the Engineers to improve to 7-0. -
Jeremy Sanchez ’26 awaits a pitch during the first game of a doubleheader between Hobart and Ithaca. -
Alex Moesch ’27 launches a jumper over a Wells defender. He finished the contest with a game-high 18 points as the Hobart basketball team improved to 8-0 on the season.