Hawks head home for holidays with Christmas cheer, three-game win streak and tourney title

Quincy University's Zion Richardson, center, and Nate Shockey, left, react after Wayne State called a timeout following a Shockey 3-pointer during the second half of Sunday's game at Pepsi Arena. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The getaway game never got away from the Quincy University men’s basketball team. That should make for a Merry Christmas for all. In the Hawks’ final game before heading home for the holiday break, they held Wayne State to 28-percent shooting from the field in the second half of a 66-55 victory Sunday…

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Stocking stuffers: Hawks finish strong, upend Panthers, carry momentum into break

Davenport guard Jarrin Randall, left, looks to start the offense while being guarded by Quincy University's Mark Bradshaw Jr. during Sunday afternoon's game at Pepsi Arena. Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — No matter what the Quincy University men’s basketball players find wrapped beneath their Christmas trees, it may pale in comparison to what they received Sunday. They were blessed with the gift of momentum. By outscoring Davenport 18-6 over the final 5 minutes, 17 seconds of regulation, the Hawks head into the holiday break…

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Hawks will look to adjust, improve after falling to Oilers in season opener

NCAA Division II men's basketball official Cody Crum tosses up the opening tip for Quincy University's game against Findlay on Friday night at Pepsi Arena. Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Ryan Hellenthal’s description of what transpired Friday night at Pepsi Arena was quite apropos. “Outtoughed, outdisciplined,” the Quincy University men’s basketball coach said. The Hawks are intent on changing that. Opening the season against a seasoned Findlay team in the GMAC-GLVC Regional Crossover, Quincy fell behind 7-0 out of the gate, trimmed the…

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