Photo gallery: QU, Northwood win on opening day of NCAA Division II Midwest Regional

May 19, 2023 | By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor

Quincy University right-hander Spencer Walker catches a throw back from catcher Luke Napleton during Thursdays game against Wayne State in the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional at QU Stadium. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Two teams that have gone head-to-head in NCAA Division II regional play twice before with try to eliminate each other once again.

The top-seeded Quincy University baseball team and fifth-seeded Northwood both beat Wayne State on Thursday on the opening day of the Midwest Regional at QU Stadium. The Timberwolves scored three times in the top of the ninth inning to rally for a 13-11 victory. Then the Hawks sent the Warriors home with an 18-8 victory in which QU hit seven home runs.

Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman spent his day at QU Stadium and put together this photo gallery: