QUINCY, Ill. - The Quincy University women's basketball picked up their first victory of the season with a commanding 82-51 performance over William Penn on Tuesday evening (Nov. 23). 

Three different Hawks scored in double figures and eleven different players had at least one field goal in the win. QU was led by Beth Matas Martin, Sarah Nelson, and Dami Adeyinka.  

Matas Martin filled up several statistical categories on Tuesday night. The transfer point guard scored 15 points on 6-8 shooting, secured eight rebounds, and dished out six assists. 

Sarah Nelson scored a team-high 16 points to go along with 7 rebounds and two assists for the Hawks. Senior guard Dami Adeyinka also scored in double digits after she had 13 points and also sent out five assists with three rebounds. 

The Hawks got out in front early and never looked back in the game. QU scored the first eight points in the game, and increased that lead to 21 points by halftime. 

William Penn cut the deficit to 12 in the second half, but the Hawks were too much for the Statesmen to comeback. Quincy won by a final of 81-52 on their way to a season-high for points scored. QU's offense shot 52% from the field and 38% from deep in the victory. 

Next Up
The Lady Hawks will open up GLVC next Monday (Nov. 29) against Missouri-St. Louis at 5:30 PM inside Pepsi Arena.