QUINCY, Ill. - The Quincy University women's soccer team returns to postseason action this weekend, hosting the GLVC Tournament Quarterfinal at Legends Stadium and Jack Mackenzie Field for the first time since 2018. The No. 4-seeded Hawks (10-3-4, 9-2-3 GLVC) welcome the No. 5-seeded Drury Panthers (9-2-6, 8-1-5 GLVC) on Sunday, November 9, in a matchup featuring two defensively disciplined and postseason-proven programs.

Coaching Leadership

The Hawks are led by first-year head coach Taylor Reis, who has quickly shifted the trajectory of the program. Though this is his first season as a collegiate head coach, Reis is no stranger to high-pressure matches, having been a standout member of Quincy's men's soccer teams from 2014–2016 that made three straight NCAA Tournament appearances and won a GLVC regular season championship. Under his leadership, Quincy has achieved its first winning season since 2020-21 and its first double-digit win season since 2018, marking a significant step forward in program resurgence.

Drury is guided by Justin Olson, now in his 13th season as a collegiate head coach and sixth at Drury, where he has compiled an impressive 64-23-25 record. Olson led Drury to a 16-3-4 season in 2024, including a berth in the NCAA Division II Tournament and an appearance in the Midwest Regional Championship, just the second in program history. Like Reis, Olson has navigated this stage before and will have his team prepared for a road postseason test.

Postseason Program History

This is Quincy's first GLVC Tournament appearance since 2020-21 and the 22nd in program history. The Hawks have won the GLVC Tournament twice, earning back-to-back titles in 2012 and 2013, and last hosted a tournament match in 2018.

Drury enters its 12th GLVC Tournament all-time and fourth straight postseason appearance. The Panthers have won the GLVC Tournament twice, in 2007 and 2021.

Series History

Quincy leads the all-time series 10-7-2 dating back to 2007 and holds a 5-4-1 advantage on home turf. However, Drury is unbeaten in the last six meetings (4-0-2), with Quincy's most recent win in the series coming in 2019.

The programs met earlier this season on October 17 in Quincy, where Drury earned a 1-0 victory. The Panthers scored in the opening three minutes through senior forward Holland Hawkins, and from there, the match settled into a defensive battle. Both teams generated six total shots, with Quincy holding a 5-3 edge in corner kicks, but neither side was able to break through again over the final 87 minutes.

The two GLVC Tournament meetings between the programs have been historically significant. In 2007, Drury defeated Quincy 2-1 in double overtime in the semifinals and went on to win their first GLVC title. In 2012, Quincy defeated Drury in penalty kicks in the quarterfinal round and went on to win its first of two straight GLVC championships.

Statistical Comparison
 

Category	Quincy	Drury
Goals Scored	29 (5th)	22 (8th)
Goals Against Average	0.71 (4th)	0.59 (3rd)
Shots	209 (8th)	249 (4th)
Shots on Goal	100 (8th)	104 (7th)
Saves	56 (11th)	70 (8th)
Shutouts	9 (T3rd)	10 (T1st)
Corners Taken	77 (7th)	89 (6th)

Both teams defend at a high level, and Sunday's matchup is likely to be a low-scoring, disciplined contest where one moment of execution may determine the outcome.

Players to Watch

Drury Panthers

• Elena Perez (M) – Team leader with 6 goals and one of the GLVC's top playmakers, totaling 13 career assists (including 12 last season). Senior with big-game experience and the ability to influence the match as both a scorer and distributor.
• Holland Hawkins (F) – Senior forward with 5 goals this season and 16 in her career, including 7 game-winners. Scored the lone goal in the regular-season meeting and is always a threat in transition.
• Anna Harris (D) – Junior center back who anchors Drury's defensive shape. Leads the team in minutes and has played nearly every match wire-to-wire. Vocal organizer and key in 1v1 defending.
• Haley Inscoe (D) – Freshman defender who has started all 17 matches and ranks among the team leaders in minutes. Brings athleticism, discipline, and consistency for her age.
• Katy Fitzler (GK) – One of the GLVC's most experienced goalkeepers. Led NCAA DII with 15 shutouts last season and has 8 more this year (T1st in GLVC), owning a .872 save percentage and 0.607 GAA. Gives Drury confidence in tight matches.

Quincy Hawks

• Rebecca Rheinheimer (F) – Tied for third in the GLVC with 10 goals. Has surpassed 100 career points and provides constant movement, efficiency in the box, and the ability to break open a match.
• Ella Wolfard (F) – Senior captain with 8 goals this season and 22 career goals. Over 5,000 minutes played in her Quincy career; she enters her first postseason hungry to make an impact.
• Alayna Vela (M) – Senior midfielder who controls tempo and transition. Has played the full 90 minutes in 15 of 17 matches and provides leadership, composure, and ball-winning presence.
• Reese Wingbermuehle (D) – Physical tone-setter on the back line. Has started all 17 matches and ranks among the team leaders in minutes. Strong in the air and central to QU's defensive identity.
• Devin Tracy (GK) – Freshman who has started all 17 games and is tied for the GLVC lead in shutouts. Plays with poise beyond her age and has been steady in key match moments.

What's at Stake

The winner of Sunday's match advances to the GLVC Tournament Semifinals on Thursday, November 14th, at Creve Coeur Park Soccer Complex in St. Louis, Missouri. The advancing team will face the winner of the No. 1 seed Missouri-St. Louis vs. No. 8 seed Missouri S&T quarterfinal.