INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Quincy University football team dropped a high-scoring GLVC matchup Saturday (Oct. 31), falling 73-34 to the University of Indianapolis at Key Stadium. The loss moved the Hawks to 3-6 overall and 2-4 in conference play, while the Greyhounds picked up their fourth consecutive victory. The result also marked Quincy's 10th straight loss in the series against UIndy.
Indianapolis opened the scoring with an 11-play, 58-yard drive, capped by a one-yard Garrett Sherrell touchdown run. After forcing a Quincy punt, the Greyhounds needed only one play to double their advantage, connecting on a 25-yard touchdown pass to make it 14-0 with 8:34 remaining in the opening quarter.
Quincy answered immediately.
Elijah Genenbacher broke free for a 51-yard reception on the first play of the ensuing possession before Bradyn Little found Collin Parsons for a 38-yard touchdown on the next snap, cutting the deficit to 14-7.
UIndy responded just 23 seconds later when Sherrell broke loose for a 61-yard touchdown run. The Greyhounds then recovered a fumble on the ensuing kickoff and turned the short field into another touchdown, extending their advantage to 28-7.
The Hawk passing attack continued to produce despite the early deficit. Little connected with Derrick Miller twice on Quincy's next possession, including a 17-yard touchdown strike that pulled the Hawks within 28-14 with 4:17 remaining in the first quarter.
Indianapolis stretched the lead to 35-14 early in the second quarter on a one-yard Nick Patterson touchdown run before adding a 19-yard Zach Hermanson field goal to make it 38-14.
The Greyhounds struck again late in the half when Sherrell broke another long run, this time racing 60 yards for a touchdown to push the margin to 45-14 with 1:06 remaining.
Quincy answered before the break.
Little quickly moved the Hawks 86 yards in less than a minute, completing passes to Parsons, Tykell Hammers and Jackson Burnett before finding Genenbacher for an eight-yard touchdown with three seconds remaining. The score marked Genenbacher's fifth touchdown reception of the season and the 10th of his career.
Quincy entered halftime trailing 45-21 but continued to move the ball through the air after the break.
The Hawks received favorable field position early in the third quarter and Little capitalized, connecting with Troy TW Crozier for a 23-yard touchdown with 11:13 remaining. The touchdown was Crozier's first of the season and second in a Quincy uniform while helping him surpass 800 career receiving yards.
UIndy answered with three consecutive touchdown drives to close the third quarter. Patterson found Kaleb Carver for scores of 16 and 44 yards before connecting with Taylor Clark for a 37-yard touchdown, extending the Greyhound advantage to 66-27.
Indianapolis added another score just 12 seconds into the fourth quarter on a 26-yard Patterson touchdown pass to Giovani Laurent, pushing the lead to 73-27.
The Hawks produced the final points of the afternoon late in the fourth quarter. Taking over in UIndy territory, Quincy converted a fourth down before Aaron Harvey carried the ball on four consecutive plays, finishing the drive with a nine-yard touchdown run with 30 seconds remaining to produce the 73-34 final.
UIndy's ground game proved to be the difference throughout the afternoon. The Greyhounds rushed for 332 yards and five touchdowns, the most rushing yards allowed by Quincy in a game this season. Sherrell led the way with 211 yards and three touchdowns on 17 carries, while Patterson added 106 yards and two scores.
On the other side, Quincy was limited to a season-low 30 rushing yards on 23 attempts. Harvey led the Hawks with 40 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries.
Despite the struggles on the ground, Quincy produced 390 passing yards, helping the Hawks finish with 420 yards of total offense. UIndy totaled 586 yards, including its 332 on the ground.
Little turned in his third 300-yard passing performance of the season, completing 30-of-47 passes for 390 yards and four touchdowns. It also marked the third four-touchdown passing game of his career.
Parsons continued to make an impact in the passing game, setting a career high with 105 receiving yards on 11 receptions, including his 38-yard touchdown. Genenbacher joined him over the century mark, recording the first 100-yard receiving performance of his career with 102 yards and a touchdown on six catches. The performance pushed Genenbacher past 500 career receiving yards.
Burnett added 52 yards on two receptions, while Miller recorded two catches for 34 yards and a touchdown. Crozier finished with 30 yards and a score on two receptions.
Defensively, Matt Austin led Quincy with seven tackles, including a sack and a tackle for loss. Kendrick Adimado and Brevin Jackson followed with six tackles apiece, while Taylin Scott and Jordan Elmore each recorded five. Elmore's five stops pushed him past 100 career tackles in his collegiate career.
The Hawks return to QU Stadium for their final home game of the season on Saturday, Nov. 7, hosting Upper Iowa University at 1:00 PM Quincy will recognize its senior class prior to kickoff as part of Senior Day.
