Hawks rely on power in paint to keep winning ways alive, extend streak to seven straight victories

Quincy University's Taylor Haase looks to score during Thursday night's great Lakes Valley Conference game against William Jewell at Pepsi Arena. | Photo courtesy Denny Sinnock, QU Athletics

QUINCY — Once the Quincy University women’s basketball team figured out what worked best, there was no reason to do anything else. The Hawks scored 40 points in the paint during a 48-point first half while building a 20-point lead that carried them to an 89-67 victory over William Jewell in Great Lakes Valley Conference…

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Miscues in final minute cost Hawks as Cardinals bury game-winning 3-pointer in waning seconds

Quincy University junior forward Logan Robbins chases down a loose ball during Thursday night's game against William Jewell at Pepsi Arena. | Photo courtesy Denny Sinnock, QU Athletics

QUINCY — The combination of two mistakes led to one heart-breaking moment for the Quincy University men’s basketball team. The Hawks led William Jewell 65-64 in the final minute of regulation Thursday night at Pepsi Arena when they whittled the shot clock to 10 seconds before point guard Ethyn Brown had the ball stolen before…

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Ground and pound: Hawks control line of scrimmage, flatten Cardinals with running game

Quincy University running back JQ Brown runs away from the William Jewell defense on a 68-yard touchdown burst to open Saturday's game in Liberty, Mo. | Photo courtesy Jeb Jarman

LIBERTY, Mo. — After the Quincy University football team rushed for more than 200 yards against Truman State, Hawks coach Gary Bass figured he needed to see his offensive linemen in a different light. “I was like, ‘Damn, maybe that group’s better than I give them credit for,’” he said. Saturday, they delivered another statement…

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QU women stay alive in conference tournament chase

Quincy's Sarah Nelson fights William Jewell's Chloe Frank for a rebound during Thursday's game at Pepsi Arena. - Denny Sinnock

QUINCY — After a game-opening burst by William Jewell, it was up to the Quincy University women to answer. And they did. The Hawks countered two early three-pointers with a 26-2 run that turned into a 30-point lead and eventually finished as a 77-54 win Thursday night at Pepsi Arena. The win puts Quincy (11-14…

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Turnovers prove costly as QU football team falters in season finale, finishes last in GLVC standings

QUINCY — Gary Bass didn’t waste time lamenting a season-ending loss. He had other plans in mind. “I’m going to roll up my sleeves and get to work,” the Quincy University football coach said. Recruiting. Fund-raising. Facility improvements. All have to be addressed immediately if the Hawks want to rebound from Saturday’s 17-7 Great Lakes…

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Hawks end season with offensive outburst, capture inaugural Battle of the Birds trophy

Quincy University quarterback Tionne Harris threw for 316 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday's victory over William Jewell in the regular-season finale in Liberty, Mo. Photo courtesy Denny Sinnock

LIBERTY, Mo. — As the Quincy University football team prepared to leave the hotel Saturday morning to head to Greene Stadium, Hawks coach Gary Bass delivered a message about what finishing means. “I told them it’s about bringing something to completion that ends well,” Bass said. The Hawks finished in style. A 24-point second quarter…

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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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