Stunt wins at their first home tournament at Pepsi Arena
A performance like that from the team made Grace Welch, number 8 for the Stunt team, very proud of the work and progress the team has made in a year.
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New QU coach returns home to lead women’s basketball
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.
Read moreNCAA investigation: QU on probation because of poor eligibility record keeping
The NCAA investigation into athlete eligibility issues has been completed. QU Media covered this story in November 2024, Here is that report.
Read moreSwimming: how a meet works
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
Read moreNCAA Allows College Athletes to Bet on Professional Sports
College athletes will be allowed to bet on professional sports starting Nov. 22, 2025, while college betting remains prohibited, amid mixed reactions.
Read moreQU Swim 2025: a team that was four years in the making
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.
Read moreTwo Aussies, One Team: how Stynes and Bolton found a home at Quincy
Tiernan Stynes and Ethan Bolton flew over 9,000 miles from Australia to be part of the Quincy Hawks, not only changing their lives but also the men’s basketball team tremendously. Back home, these two were just friends, but now they’ve become an unstoppable duo on the court, as both have been elevated to the starting lineup and are racking up the stats right away. Even though they are miles away from their families, they have become a source of support for one another, as well as through the Quincy basketball team, which has made them feel like a real second home. Their narrative is a journey through different opportunities, forming bonds, and the most surprising places where you can call home.
Read moreSports travel challenges collegiate athletes
College athletes endure challenging travel experiences, including cramped buses, unpleasant hotel stays, and tough games, while balancing sports, academics, and social lives, all for potential championships.
Read moreQuincy Women’s Volleyball team flies high at home against the Truman State Bulldogs
The Quincy University women’s volleyball team closed out their home slate in thrilling fashion on November 7, 2025, as they swept Truman State University in straight sets at Pepsi Arena.
Read moreA fifth year: what’s changing – and what it means for Quincy University
The NCAA will vote in January on landmark “fifth-year” eligibility legislation, a move that would revolutionize the college athletics experience. For Quincy University student-athletes, the change would be about more than just extra time on the field—it could allow the flexibility to balance athletics, academics, and recovery in ways never before possible.
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