Box Score KIRKSVILLE, MO. - The Quincy University women's soccer team closed out its regular season on a high note Wednesday evening, earning a 1-0 road victory over Truman State.
Tori Nelson scored the lone goal of the match to help the Hawks secure the shutout and carry momentum into the Great Lakes Valley Conference tournament. The victory also marked Nelson's second career goal in a Quincy uniform.
Quincy entered the match looking to finish the regular season strong, and the Hawks delivered with a balanced performance on both ends of the field. The team generated 18 shots, put nine on target, and earned five corner kicks while keeping Truman State off the scoreboard.
In the first half, Quincy established its offensive presence early, creating several opportunities to test Truman State goalkeeper.
Erin Kretzer put a shot on target that was saved, while
Jessie Newton and
Rebecca Rheinheimer also looked to generate scoring chances.
The Hawks continued to apply pressure throughout the opening period, finishing with nine shots and six shots on goal.
Quincy's defensive effort was equally important, as the Hawks limited Truman State to seven shots in the first half.
Goalkeeper
Libby Kamp recorded two saves during the opening 45 minutes, helping Quincy keep the match scoreless before the break. Both teams continued to battle through the midfield, but neither side found the breakthrough in the first half.
After Halftime
The Hawks carried that momentum into the second half, continuing to create opportunities as they searched for the opening goal. Quincy tested Truman with attempts from Newton,
Emily Richardson and
Marina Oberschmid, while
Aubrey Eagan and
Dache Johnson also contributed to the attacking effort.
Richardson nearly found the net when her shot struck the post, keeping the pressure on Truman State's defense.
The breakthrough finally came in the 74th minute when Nelson found the back of the net after an assist from
Emily Richardson to give Quincy a 1-0 lead. The goal marked Nelson's second career goal as a Hawk and proved to be the decisive moment of the match.
With the lead secured, Quincy remained focused defensively through the closing stages. Kamp made two saves in the second half, including stops on attempts from Truman State's Quinn Nauman and Aubrey Kaupas, as the Hawks protected their advantage.
Quincy continued to look for additional opportunities late in the match, earning two corner kicks in the final minutes before seeing out the 1-0 victory.
Quincy finished the match with an 18-10 advantage in shots and a 9-3 edge in shots on goal. The Hawks also earned all five corner kicks, while Kamp recorded three saves for the shutout.
Wednesday's win brings the regular season to a close as they now own a record of 8-3-6 and an 8-2-4 conference record.
The Hawks will now turn their attention to postseason play as they continue their 2026 campaign in the conference tournament.
