WILLIAMSVILLE, Ill. - The stage is set in Williamsville for one of the biggest matches in Quincy University volleyball history, as the 3-seeded Hawks (24–5, 11–2 GLVC) take on the 1-seeded and No. 25 nationally ranked Missouri–St. Louis Tritons (25–4, 13–0 GLVC) in the 2025 GLVC Volleyball Championship. First serve is scheduled for 12:00 PM today inside the Williamsville High School Field House.

This marks Quincy's second-ever appearance in the GLVC Championship match and the program's first since 1998, as the Hawks look to capture the first GLVC Tournament title in school history.
 

About the Opponent: No. 1 Seed Missouri-St. Louis (25-4, 13-0 GLVC)

UMSL is led by 2025 GLVC Coach of the Year Ryan Young, who is in his 15th season at the helm. Young owns a 308–145 career record, producing winning seasons in 11 of 14 years and guiding 13 teams to the GLVC Tournament. His Tritons have reached three of the last six championship matches, but have never won the GLVC Tournament, entering today 0–3 in finals appearances.

The Tritons enter the championship on a red-hot 18-match winning streak and remain undefeated in GLVC play. Their tournament run began with a five-set thriller over four-time defending champion Lewis on Friday, followed by a gritty four-set win over No. 4 seed Indianapolis in yesterday's semifinal.

UMSL Team Statistical Breakdown (GLVC Rank)

• .261 hitting percentage (1st)
• 14.14 assists per set (1st)
• 15.00 kills per set (1st)
• 1.58 blocks per set (12th)
• 1.71 service aces per set (4th)
• 17.17 digs per set (5th)

UMSL's statistical profile reflects one of the most balanced and explosive offenses in the nation. 

Key Players to Watch

• Caitlin Bishop (S) - The 2025 GLVC Player of the Year and one of Division II's premier setters. Bishop commands the offense with 1,289 assists (12.39 A/S) and is the engine that drives the top offense in the GLVC. A
• Alayna Sentel (RS) - The go-to attacker in a stacked lineup, Sentel has 441 kills (4.16 kills/set) along with 48 aces, 59 blocks, and 237 digs, totaling 522.5 points. She is one of the most dangerous multi-phase scorers Quincy will face this season. 
• Skylar Weaver (DS/L) - The GLVC Libero of the Year anchors the defense with 561 digs (5.29 D/S) and an elite .977 reception percentage. Weaver has committed only 12 reception errors in 522 attempts, making her arguably the best serve-receive player in the region.

Matchup History

UMSL has controlled the series since 2010, holding a 22–3 advantage over Quincy. However, the most recent meeting suggests a much tighter battle ahead. Earlier this season in St. Louis, the Hawks forced the match to five sets, even holding match point, before falling 17–15 in an instant classic.

The two programs have met just once in the GLVC Tournament dating back to 1991, which was in 2000, when Quincy swept UMSL in the quarterfinals.

What's at Stake

History. Hardware. A championship banner.

The winner of today's match will claim the 2025 GLVC Tournament title, marking the first in program history for either team. Quincy aims to finish a historic postseason run and bring home its first-ever conference tournament trophy, while UMSL seeks to finally break through after multiple close calls.