Box Score SPRINGFIELD, MO. - Quincy men's soccer battled Drury throughout 90 minutes on Saturday afternoon, but a second-half goal proved to be the difference as the Hawks fell 1-0.

The Hawks and Panthers played through a scoreless first half, with both teams looking to establish an attacking rhythm and create opportunities in the final third.

Quincy recorded five shots in the opening half, putting one on target, while earning three corner kicks. The Hawks continued to apply pressure through set-piece opportunities, earning consecutive corner kicks midway through the half.

Rylan Fischer recorded a pair of shots during the first half, including one that was blocked, while Colin Kurk also put an attempt toward goal. Josh Nwosu tested Drury goalkeeper Ben Barnett in the 31st minute, forcing a save on a low shot.

Defensively, the Hawks worked to limit Drury's chances, with goalkeeper Jake Offerman making two saves in the opening half.

Drury finished the first 45 minutes with four shots, putting two on target, as the teams entered halftime tied 0-0.

The Panthers threatened early in the second half, earning a corner kick and continuing to work the ball into the attacking third. Quincy goalkeeper Jake Offerman came up with an important save in the 71st minute, stopping a low attempt from Cauã Nascimento after Drury had generated another dangerous opportunity.

The Panthers also struck the crossbar twice in the second half on an attempt from Nascimento and again on a shot by Antonio Santos.

The breakthrough came in the 76th minute when Drury's Sigurdur Thorisson found the back of the net on a shot toward the center of the goal. Steen Voller provided the assist, giving the Panthers a 1-0 lead with just under 15 minutes remaining.

Quincy continued to push for an equalizer, creating opportunities late in the match. Ryan Myatt fired a shot wide left in the 82nd minute, and Carter Venvertloh added two attempts in the closing minutes.

In the closing moments, Offerman received a red card and Max Frericks entered in goal as Quincy continued to pursue an equalizer, but the Hawks were unable to find the tying goal before the final whistle.

Quincy finished the match with eight shots, one on goal, and five corner kicks. Offerman finished with three saves across his 89 minutes in goal.

Despite the result, the Hawks created opportunities throughout the contest and continued to fight for a goal until the final minutes. Quincy will look to regroup as they will prepare for their next matchup against Maryville University on Wednesday, October 7th for a start time of 7:30 PM.