ROLLA, MO. - The Quincy University men's basketball team got career-high performances from guards, Charles Callier & Jamurie Coakley Saturday afternoon (Dec. 9). The efforts would be enough to secure a road win over the Missouri S&T Miners by a score of 81-72.

The Hawks had an offensive burst as two players finished with career-highs. Senior guard Charles Callier scored 23 points on 7-10 field goals and 4-6 from behind the arch.  While Junior guard Jamaurie Coakley had 21 points on 8-13 shooting, going 2-3 from distance. 

Two other QU players finished in double digits, as Silas Crisler had 13 points on 3-4 shooting from three. Viktor Kovacevic nearly missed a double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds. 

Entering the under eight media timeout, the Hawks carried a nine point 29-20 lead behind Junior Silas Crislers three made triples. 


Closing the half on a 8-1 run over the final two minutes. A Kovacevic slam assisted by Jamaurie Coakley was the exclamation point, as QU led 41-27 at the break.


The Hawks first half burst came at 57.1 percent shooting on 16-28 field goals, and 7-15 from distance. Cirsler and Callier both knocked down three triples a piece.

In the second half QU continued its offensive showcase leading by as many as 21 points stretching the score to 68-47. The Miners would make a late push, but the deficit was too much to overcome. 

The Hawks finished the game shooting 53.6 percent on 30-56 field goals and 43.5 percent from three. 

Quincy bounced back with an all around team performance to secure a 81-72 road win.

Stat Leaders
Charles Callier 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Jamaurie Coakley 21 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.
Silas Crisler 13 points, and 6 rebounds.
Viktor Kovacevic 12 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists. 

The Hawks will host Maryville University of St. Louis January 14th (THU) at 7:30 p.m.