Hawks bring thunder in form of five goals in sweeping final home weekend

Quincy University's Alaina Nasello, left, celebrates with goalkeeper Olivia Kindt after scoring in the second half of Sunday's game against William Jewell at Legends Stadium. Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — There was no way to avoid the deluge Sunday’s string of thunderstorms brought, but the Quincy University women’s soccer team found a window where the rain subsided long enough to get a Great Lakes Valley Conference game played. All the Hawks needed was William Jewell to arrive. Despite a delay that pushed the…

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QU inducts acclaimed athletes, two Final Four teams into Sports Hall of Fame

The 1994 Quincy University women's soccer team was inducted into the QU Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday. Photo courtesy Brendan Saak

QUINCY — Three acclaimed athletes, two Final Four teams and a devoted volunteer were inducted into the Quincy University Sports Hall of Fame during a ceremony Saturday morning in the Hall of Fame Room on the QU campus. Frank Vinciguerra, who played on the men’s soccer team from 1973-76; Murphy Grant, a football player from…

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Hayes, Quincy continue to push to earn berth in GLVC postseason tournament

From left to right, Quincy University's Alsadiq Hasan, Aubrey Reis, Cole Hayes and Jack Rhead celebrate after Hayes scored in the 15th minute for the first goal in a 5-1 victory over Rockhurst at Legends Stadium. Photo courtesy Brendan Saak

QUINCY — Cole Hayes got his final weekend playing at Legends Stadium off to a rousing beginning. His teammates all wanted to be part of the act, too. Hayes, a senior forward, scored an unassisted goal in the 15th minute Friday night, propelling the Quincy University men’s soccer team to a 5-1 victory over Rockhurst…

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Crane scores twice as QU’s success offensively topples Rockhurst

Quincy University's Lauren Crane, left, battles for possession during Friday's game against Rockhurst at Legends Stadium. Photo courtesy Denny Sinnock

QUINCY — Lauren Crane and her Quincy University women’s soccer teammates honestly can admit it pays to practice. The struggles offensively — four goals in their last seven games — led to Hawks coach Samuel Thomas devoting much of this week’s training to drills designed to put the ball in the back of the net.…

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Fans help generate atmosphere for Hawks as Hoopfest offers preseason glimpse

The opening tip of the Quincy University men's basketball team's scrimmage during Thursday night's Hawks Hoopfest signaled the return of fans to Pepsi Arena. Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — When you count the number of days since either the Quincy University men’s or women’s basketball team played in front of fans at Pepsi Arena, you realize how much a night to get reacclimated to the atmosphere was needed. And if the regular-season crowd mimics the energy felt in the venerable facility Thursday…

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Hawks’ Knoblauch picks up GLVC Offensive Player of the Week honor

Quincy University junior setter Makayla Knoblauch, left, has been named the GLVC Offensive Player of the Week. Photo courtesy Quincy University

QUINCY — Quincy University junior setter Makayla Knoblauch has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Week after helping the QU women’s volleyball team pick up three victories last weekend in the Midwest Region Crossover. Knoblauch averaged 10.6 assists per set, finishing with 106 assists overall, to go along with five…

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Hawks tab experienced NCAA Division II coach to lead swimming programs

Bryan Christiansen spent five seasons coaching the men's and women's swim programs at Frostburg State in Frostburg, Md. Photo courtesy Frostburg athletics

QUINCY — The rebirth of the Quincy University swimming program now has someone to lead the charge. The school’s athletic department announced Monday it has hired Bryan Christiansen to become the head coach of the men’s and women’s swim programs, which will officially begin competition during the 2022-23 school year. Quincy launched a women’s swimming…

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Scoreboard for Sunday, October 3

Men’s Soccer At Legends Stadium, Quincy Southern Indiana 3, Quincy University 1: The Hawks were forced to play a man down the final 38 minutes and two men down the final seven minutes in the Great Lakes Valley Conference loss. The Hawks trailed 1-0 when Jack Rhead was given his second yellow card in the…

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Little scores game-winning goal as Hawks ready for GLVC play with home victory

Quincy University's Alsadiq Hasan, right, celebrates after scoring in the eighth minute of Wednesday's 2-1 victory against Purdue Northwest at Legends Stadium. Photo courtesy Denny Sinnock

QUINCY — It’s a benefit for the Quincy University men’s soccer players to know they can rebound from unfortunate circumstances. It’ll be easier on Hawks coach Mike Carpenter when they learn to not put themselves in precarious spots. After back-to-back fouls just outside the penalty area led to Purdue Northwest’s game-tying goal Wednesday at Legends…

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Scoreboard for Sunday, September 5

Men’s Soccer At NMU Soccer Field, Marquette, Mich. Quincy University 1, Northern Michigan 0: Jack Rhead’s penalty-kick goal in the 73rd minute led to a victory in the Hawks’ first road contest of the season. The Wildcats’ Pier Cucciati received his second yellow card following a foul in the box and was sent off with…

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Hawks turn to McLaughlin to help launch sprint football program

Conner McLaughlin will be the first head coach of the Quincy University sprint football program. Photo courtesy QU Sports Information

QUINCY — In the brief amount of time Conner McLaughlin has been involved with the burgeoning Quincy University sprint football program, he’s answered a string of questions from those who have never heard of the sport. Is it 8-on-8? Is it 5-on-5? Is it flag football? Is it played in the spring? McLaughlin answers each…

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Sit down with the AD: Josh Rabe discusses the future of QU athletics

Quincy University's Josh Rabe, right, poses for a photo with his family after being introduced as the school's next athletic director. Photo courtesy Quincy University Athletics

QUINCY — Josh Rabe’s wardrobe is different. His daily routine is, too. After the Quincy University baseball team was eliminated from the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional on May 29, Rabe made his transition from coaching to administration. On June 1, he officially moved into his role as the Quincy University athletic director, having spent…

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