Category Archives: Sports

Behind-the-scenes: athletic trainers at Quincy University save the day

At Quincy University, athletic trainers play a vital, though often overlooked, role in ensuring student-athletes’ health through injury prevention, treatment, and support, while also educating student interns and developing emergency plans.

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Lady Hawks celebrate seniors in emotional sendoff at game against UMSL

The three senior athletes stands side by side, each holding a decorated picture frame, smiling proudly at the camera during a Senior Day celebration. (Freja Hansen/QUMedia)

For senior forward Acheampomaa Danso, the day marked the culmination of a four-year journey defined by commitment and sacrifice. Originally committed elsewhere, Danso chose Quincy University to be closer to her sister and to attend a Catholic institution. That decision shaped her college career both on and off the court.

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New QU coach returns home to lead women’s basketball

A woman and a man standing next to each other.

Alision Schwagmeyer-Belger, Quincy University’s new head women’s basketball coach, aims to inspire resilience in players, drawing from her extensive experience and faith, while fostering a supportive community around the program.

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Kicking through adversity: Emma Tell finds strength on and off the field

Emma Tell, a Quincy University soccer player, overcomes significant health challenges, including multiple injuries and POTS, highlighting the importance of her supportive team while redefining her identity beyond athletics.

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Swimming: how a meet works

Picture of a college team's pool.

Most people know what swimming is. Not everyone knows how college swim meets actually work. Here’s a simple look at what goes on behind the scenes. College swimming has four main strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Every meet uses those strokes in different races. Some events are short. Some are long. Some mix all four together, like the individual

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QU Swim 2025: a team that was four years in the making

Picture of some swimmerts at the midseason meet

The Quincy University men’s swim team achieved a historic 23rd ranking in the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association poll. With a 3-0 dual meet record and ambitions to place in the top six at the GLVC conference meet, the team has shown significant growth over its four-year existence and aims for nationals.

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