KIRKSVILLE, MO—The 13^th seeded Hawks opened the GLVC tournament in Kirksville, MO to take on the 4^th seeded Truman State Bulldogs and lost by the score of 67-62.

The 1^st quarter was back and forth as the Hawks and Bulldogs traded baskets. With under 3 minutes to go in the quarter, Quincy would extend their lead to as many as 9. Emma Knipe led the offensive charge in the opening frame with 6 points. The Hawks would shoot 60% from the field and 62.5% from beyond the arc in the quarter.

During the 2^nd quarter, both teams would struggle to find that offensive rhythm. In the first 6 minutes of the quarter, 5 points were scored all by the Bulldogs. Dami Adeyinka hit a 3 pointer with just under 3 minutes left in the quarter to give the Hawks a 26-21 lead. Hannah Belanger hit a floater as time expired in the quarter to make it 33-31 Hawks at halftime.

The Bulldogs would take a lead at 40-39 about halfway through the 3^rd quarter. A small 7-2 run by the Hawks would give them a 46-42 lead with about 2 minutes left in the frame. The 3^rd quarter would end with Quincy leading 48-44.

During the first 3 minutes of the final frame, the Bulldogs would go on an 8-0 run to give them a 52-48 lead. Maddie Spagnola would hit a 3 to give the Hawks the lead back at 53-52 with about 6 minutes left in the quarter. After trading baskets, it would be a tie game with 2 minutes left thanks to a 3 pointer by Regan Loconte. The Bulldogs would not miss a free throw down the stretch to seal the win for them.

GAME LEADERS:
Dami Adeyinka: 18 points (7-12 FG, 2-2 3 pt, 2-2 FT)
Sarah Nelson: 14 points, 9 rebounds
Beth Matas Martin: 11 points