QUINCY, Ill. – The Quincy University men's soccer team begins postseason play Sunday, November 1, traveling to Indianapolis, Indiana, to face the University of Indianapolis in the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament quarterfinals.
Kickoff between the fifth-seeded Hawks and fourth-seeded Greyhounds is scheduled for 1:30 PM at Key Stadium.
Quincy enters the postseason at 6-4-7 overall and 5-3-6 in GLVC play, finishing the conference schedule with 21 points.
Indianapolis earned the No. 4 seed after completing the regular season at 8-3-6 overall and 7-2-5 in conference action, totaling 26 points.
Sunday marks Quincy's 23rd GLVC Tournament appearance and second consecutive trip to the postseason, while Indianapolis is making its 34th tournament appearance and 14th straight.
The teams met earlier this season at Legends Stadium, playing to a 1-1 draw on October 9.
Hawks Look to Respond in Postseason
Quincy enters the tournament looking to rediscover the offensive production that helped carry it through much of the regular season.
The Hawks were held scoreless in each of their final two matches, playing William Jewell to a 0-0 draw before falling 1-0 at Truman State in the regular-season finale.
Despite the difficult finish, Quincy remained one of the GLVC's toughest teams to beat throughout the season.
Seven of the Hawks' 17 matches ended in draws, while Quincy lost just four times.
The defensive consistency that helped the Hawks earn the No. 5 seed will become particularly important Sunday against an Indianapolis side that enters the postseason unbeaten in six consecutive matches.
Last Time Out
Quincy closed the regular season with a 1-0 loss at Truman State on October 21.
The opening half was evenly played, with each side attempting five shots.
Quincy held a 6-5 advantage in corner kicks during the first 45 minutes, while Mathias Bringedal recorded the Hawks' lone shot on goal of the half in the 26th minute.
Truman goalkeeper Owen Robben made the save to keep the match scoreless heading into halftime.
The Bulldogs broke through shortly after the restart and forced Quincy to chase an equalizer for the remainder of the match.
Jose Perez generated an attempt in the 60th minute before Rodrigo Bandeira, Carter Venvertloh and Leo Cann added chances later in the half. Quincy's best opportunity to equalize came in the 86th minute when Josh Nwosu put a shot on target, but Robben made the save. Bandeira added another attempt in the 88th minute, but the Hawks could not find the tying goal.
Quincy finished with a 12-10 advantage in total shots and an 8-5 edge in corner kicks, but Truman placed six attempts on frame compared with two for the Hawks.
Jake Offerman played all 90 minutes in goal and recorded five saves.
The defeat marked Quincy's second consecutive scoreless match and third shutout loss of the season.
Familiar Opponents Meet Again
Quincy and Indianapolis played to a 1-1 draw at Legends Stadium on October 9.
The Greyhounds struck first in the 32nd minute when Joey Longo scored off an assist from Owen Hardy, giving UIndy a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime.
Quincy generated just one shot during the opening 45 minutes but came out with increased attacking pressure after the break.
The Hawks produced six second-half attempts as they searched for the equalizer.
That pressure eventually paid off in the 77th minute when Nwosu converted a penalty kick to pull Quincy level.
Neither side found a winner over the final 13 minutes.
Indianapolis finished with an 8-7 advantage in total shots, while each team put four attempts on goal. Quincy held a 5-4 advantage in corner kicks, and both sides committed 14 fouls in a physical conference matchup. UIndy goalkeeper Rick Lammerts recorded three saves.
With little separating the sides in the regular-season meeting, Sunday's rematch will decide which program moves on to the GLVC semifinals.
Quincy Defense Faces Balanced UIndy Attack
Quincy enters postseason play having allowed only 15 goals through 17 matches. Opponents have averaged approximately 10.5 shots per game against the Hawks.
Offerman has anchored the group in goal, appearing in 15 matches while recording 44 saves and six shutouts.
The Hawks will need another strong defensive effort against an Indianapolis offense that has scored 25 goals this season.
Longo leads the Greyhounds with six goals and one assist. Shayne Abrams follows with five goals and one assist, while Hugo Paturel has scored four times.
Indianapolis has received scoring contributions throughout its lineup, preventing opponents from focusing exclusively on one attacking option.
For Quincy, limiting space around the penalty area and keeping UIndy's attackers from creating high-quality chances will be a major part of the formula Sunday.
Cann, Nwosu Lead Quincy Attack
Quincy enters the tournament with 23 goals this season.
Cann has been the primary scoring threat, leading the Hawks with 10 goals and three assists. The senior produced three multi-goal performances during the regular season, including his first career hat trick against St. Cloud State.
Nwosu has added five goals and two assists, including the penalty kick that tied Indianapolis earlier this season.
The Hawks have also received contributions from throughout their attack, but generating consistent scoring opportunities will be particularly important after being shut out in each of the final two regular-season matches.
Quincy will look to Cann, Nwosu and the rest of its attacking group to test a UIndy defense that has allowed 17 goals this season.
Greyhounds Enter Postseason Unbeaten in Last Six
Indianapolis enters the GLVC Tournament playing some of its best soccer of the year.
The Greyhounds have not lost since a 2-0 defeat against Maryville on September 30. Since then, UIndy has gone 4-0-2, earning victories over Missouri S&T, Illinois Springfield, Upper Iowa and Truman State while drawing Quincy and Lewis.
The Greyhounds capped the regular season with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Truman State. UIndy fell behind 2-0 during the first half before scoring three unanswered goals to complete the comeback.
The six-match unbeaten run helped Indianapolis secure the No. 4 seed and home-field advantage for the quarterfinal round.
Series History
Indianapolis leads the series against Quincy 14-10-4 dating back to 2002. The Greyhounds hold a narrow 7-6-1 advantage in Indianapolis.
This season's 1-1 draw continued what has frequently been a competitive matchup between the two conference programs.
Sunday, however, will not be the first time Quincy and Indianapolis have met with postseason stakes.
GLVC Tournament History
Quincy is making its 23rd GLVC Tournament appearance and second consecutive trip to the conference postseason.
The Hawks have captured the GLVC Tournament championship once, winning the title in 2011.
Quincy qualified as the No. 8 seed last season before traveling to top-seeded Rockhurst for the quarterfinal round, where the Hawks fell 2-1.
Indianapolis enters its 34th GLVC Tournament appearance and 14th consecutive trip dating back to 2013.
The Greyhounds have won the GLVC Tournament four times, claiming championships in 2014, 2017, 2021 and 2023.
UIndy qualified as the No. 4 seed last season before falling 1-0 at home to eventual tournament champion Maryville.
Postseason History Between the Hawks and Greyhounds
Quincy and Indianapolis have met four previous times in GLVC Tournament play, with each program advancing twice.
Quincy defeated the Greyhounds during the 2000 tournament on its way to the GLVC championship match. Indianapolis responded with a 1-0 overtime victory in the 2010 semifinals.
The programs met again in the 2014 GLVC championship match at Legends Stadium, where UIndy earned a 3-1 victory to capture the conference title.
Their most recent postseason meeting came one year later in the 2015 semifinals.
The teams played to a scoreless draw through regulation and two overtime periods before Quincy advanced by winning the penalty shootout 4-1.
More than a decade later, the programs meet again with a place in the conference semifinals at stake.
Matchup Outlook
Quincy and Indianapolis enter the postseason already knowing how little separates the two sides.
Their regular-season meeting featured the Greyhounds taking the first-half advantage before Quincy responded after halftime to earn the 1-1 draw.
For the Hawks, generating more dangerous opportunities in the attacking third will be one of the biggest keys after being held scoreless in consecutive matches.
Cann and Nwosu provide two proven scoring options, but Quincy will need contributions throughout the lineup against an Indianapolis defense that has allowed just 17 goals.
Defensively, the Hawks will look to continue the consistency that has kept them competitive throughout the season.
Longo and Abrams headline the UIndy attack, while Paturel and the emergence of French give the Greyhounds several players capable of creating problems around the penalty area.
Indianapolis carries the momentum of a six-match unbeaten streak and will host a quarterfinal for the eighth straight season, but Quincy has already shown this season that it can play the Greyhounds evenly.
With the teams having split advancement in their four previous GLVC Tournament meetings, Sunday's fifth postseason matchup provides another chapter in the conference rivalry.
Kickoff between No. 5 Quincy and No. 4 Indianapolis is scheduled for 1:30 PM Sunday at Key Stadium in Indianapolis.
Ticket Information
Tickets for Sunday's GLVC Tournament quarterfinal can be purchased online HERE or at the site of competition.
General admission tickets are $20, while admission for military members is $18.
Student and child tickets are $5, with children under the age of three admitted free of charge.
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Live Stats
Box Score vs. Indianapolis (9/9/26)
