Hawks buckle down on final possession, refuse to allow Tigers open look at trey

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | December 16, 2021
From left to right, Quincy University's Sarah Nelson, Maddie Spagnola and Beth Matas Martin celebrate after Nelson was fouled while scoring in the post against Iowa Wesleyan on Wednesday night. Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — One stop equaled one much-needed victory. The Quincy University women’s basketball team proved up to the task. Leading Iowa Wesleyan by three points with 13.3 seconds remaining in regulation Wednesday night at Pepsi Arena, the Hawks did not allow the Tigers an open look from the perimeter. Instead, Iowa Wesleyan was forced to…

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Injection of energy, excitement pushes Hawks to rout of Tigers

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | December 16, 2021
Quincy University sophomore guard Nate Shockey throws down a dunk during the first half of Wednesday night's game against Iowa Wesleyan at Pepsi Arena. Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Every aspect of the Illinois State University men’s basketball team’s pregame routine Tuesday screamed energy and excitement. The Quincy University players and coaches took note. “They came out in warm-ups and their pre-game shoot was unbelievable,” Hawks coach Ryan Hellenthal said of the Redbirds’ approach to the exhibition game at Redbird Arena. “And…

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