Welch led the Alfred University defense as part of a 28-23 win against Hobart College on Friday. The win for the Saxons marked their first against the Statesmen dating back to the 1995 season. Welch stuffed the box score with a forced fumble, a pair of fumble recoveries and an interception returned for a touchdown. Welch finished the game with seven tackles, six of which were solo. In the first quarter during a fourth down situation, a forced fumble was picked up by Welch. With the Saxons leading 14-10 in the third quarter, Welch intercepted a pass and brought it back for a 48-yard touchdown to extend the advantage. The heroics continued for Welch in the third quarter, who had an 11-yard strip sack, picking up his own forced fumble for the Saxons. Welch also caught 12-yard reception on a fake punt to extend the opening possession for the Saxons that led to a touchdown.