Despite impressive record, QU women getting no respect in NCAA Division II Midwest Region poll

By David Adam, MRN Editor | March 8, 2025
Quincy University coach Courtney Boyd, shown during Friday night's quarterfinal game in the Great Lakes Valley Tournament, says her program's lack of success for the past eight years is hurting this year's team in the NCAA Division II Midwest Region poll. | David Adam

ST. CHARLES, Mo. — The Quincy University women’s basketball team probably ought to be in consideration for an at-large bid to the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional next week. Surprisingly, they’re not. Friday night’s 74-69 victory over Missouri S&T at Hyland Arena in the quarterfinals of the Great Lakes Valley Tournament improved the Hawks’ record…

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QU volleyball team earns NCAA tourney bid as fourth seed in Midwest Region

By Muddy River Sports | November 21, 2023
Quincy University middle blocker Alice Pavan, center, and the Hawks are headed to the NCAA Division II national tournament as the No. 4 seed in the Midwest Region. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The Quincy University women’s volleyball team is back in the NCAA Tournament. The pairings for the NCAA Division II national tournament were released Monday night, and the Hawks earned the No. 4 seed in the Midwest Region. They will open against fifth-seeded Grand Valley State on Nov. 30 at the University of Missouri-St.…

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Hawks’ Napleton becomes fourth QU standout to be named Midwest Region Player of the Year

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | May 23, 2023
Quincy University catcher Luke Napleton has been named the Midwest Region Player of the Year, become the fourth Hawk in program history to receive the honor. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Luke Napleton’s historic season has him in line for All-American honors. The Quincy University junior catcher was named the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association’s Midwest Region Player of the Year and a first-team all-region selection, which makes him eligible for All-American consideration. QU coach Matt Schissel was named the Midwest Region Coach of…

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