SEAN Hurcombe bagged a hat-trick as Oxford University Press thumped Freeland 8-2 to move second in the Oxfordshire Senior League’s Premier Division.

Hurcombe took his tally to 28 in just 12 games, while Charlie Bough (2), Piers McGlyn, Aaron Hall and Sam Wharton also netted.

Freeland replied through Lee Keyes and Simon Trigg.

The victory saw OUP move to within two points of leaders Adderbury Park, with four games in hand.