QUINCY, Ill. – The Quincy University women's soccer team travels to St. Louis on Wednesday, September 30, for a Great Lakes Valley Conference matchup against the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 PM at Don Dallas Soccer Field.


The Hawks enter the contest with a 4-2-4 overall record and a 4-1-2 mark in GLVC play following a dominant 4-0 victory over William Jewell on Saturday.

UMSL enters Wednesday at 6-1-2 overall and 5-0-1 in conference action after earning a 4-1 victory over Illinois Springfield.

Wednesday's matchup features two teams positioned near the top of the conference standings as Quincy looks to hand the Tritons their first GLVC loss of the season.

Last Time Out

Quincy delivered one of its most complete performances of the season Saturday, defeating William Jewell 4-0 at Legends Stadium.

The Hawks controlled the opportunities throughout the match, outshooting the Cardinals 27-9 while holding a 14-4 advantage in shots on goal and a 13-2 edge in corner kicks.

Quincy broke through in the 23rd minute when Marina Oberschmid found the back of the net off an assist from Jessie Newton on a corner kick.

The Hawks doubled the advantage in the 34th minute when Newton scored after a setup from Abbie Martin.

Just before halftime, Aubrey Eagan converted a penalty kick for the first goal of her collegiate career, sending Quincy into the break with a 3-0 advantage.

Rebecca Rheinheimer capped the scoring in the 51st minute, finishing another opportunity created by Newton.

Newton finished the afternoon with one goal and two assists, while Oberschmid, Eagan and Rheinheimer each added a goal.

Goalkeeper Devin Tracy made four saves to secure her fourth shutout of the season.

Two Productive Attacks Meet

Wednesday's matchup features two teams that have consistently generated scoring opportunities throughout the opening portion of the season.

Quincy has scored 19 goals through 10 matches while allowing only seven.

Rheinheimer continues to lead the attack with seven goals and two assists while totaling 41 shots, including 21 on goal.

Newton has remained one of the GLVC's most productive playmakers, recording 10 assists to go along with two goals. Her ability to consistently create opportunities has helped Quincy generate offense from several different areas of the field.

UMSL has been equally productive, scoring 21 goals through nine matches and averaging more than two goals per contest.

The Tritons have received contributions from throughout the lineup, making them difficult to defend and setting up a matchup between two of the more productive attacks in the conference.

Common Opponents Provide Early Comparison

Quincy and UMSL have already faced several of the same opponents this season.

Both teams played Pittsburg State during nonconference action, with Quincy suffering a 1-0 loss while UMSL fell 5-0 in its season opener.

The teams have also faced Lewis, Indianapolis and Illinois Springfield in conference play.

Quincy battled Lewis to a scoreless draw, while UMSL defeated the Flyers 2-1.

Both teams posted convincing victories over Indianapolis, with Quincy winning 5-0 and UMSL earning a 5-1 victory.

Most recently, Quincy suffered a 1-0 loss to Illinois Springfield before UMSL defeated the Prairie Stars 4-1.

While the results have varied, both programs have consistently found ways to earn points throughout conference play.

Defense Has Kept Quincy Near the Top

Quincy's offensive production has been paired with another strong defensive start.

The Hawks have allowed just seven goals through 10 matches and have recorded four shutouts.

Tracy has made 37 saves while providing consistency in goal throughout the season.

The Hawks have surrendered more than one goal only once this year and have allowed just two goals over their last six matches.

That defensive effort will face one of its toughest tests Wednesday against a UMSL attack averaging more than two goals per game.

Conference Standings Implications

Wednesday's contest also carries early significance in the GLVC standings.

UMSL enters unbeaten in conference play at 5-0-1, while Quincy sits close behind at 4-1-2.

The Hawks have earned points in six of their first seven GLVC contests and enter Wednesday looking to build on Saturday's four-goal performance.

With both teams positioned near the top of the league, the matchup provides Quincy with an opportunity to earn valuable road points as the conference schedule approaches its second half.

Series History

UMSL holds a 12-11-2 advantage dating back to 2002.

The Tritons earned a 2-1 victory over Quincy last season at Don Dallas Soccer Field. UMSL opened the scoring in the 20th minute before Quincy answered after halftime.

Former Hawk Ella Wolfard scored the equalizer off assists from Faith Niebrugge and Newton to bring the match level.

The score remained tied until UMSL converted a penalty kick in the 81st minute to reclaim the lead.

Quincy finished with an 11-13 disadvantage in total shots but placed six attempts on goal and held a 10-6 advantage in corner kicks.

The Hawks will be searching for their first victory over UMSL since the 2020 season, as they have dropped five straight.

Scouting UMSL

The Tritons enter Wednesday riding an eight-match unbeaten streak after suffering their only loss of the season in the opener.

UMSL has scored 21 goals while allowing 11 and averages 2.33 goals per match.
Josie Maddox has helped lead the attack with two goals and four assists, while Maddy Kuhn has added three goals and one assist.

Several other players have contributed offensively, giving UMSL a balanced group capable of producing goals from throughout the lineup.

Goalkeeper Allysa Wolf has started eight matches and recorded 25 saves with two shutouts.

Earlier this season, Wolf earned GLVC Defensive Player of the Week honors following a career-high nine-save performance against Washburn.

The Tritons are coming off a 4-1 victory over Illinois Springfield in which they outshot the Prairie Stars 22-5 and held a 10-2 advantage in shots on goal.

UMSL entered the season ranked No. 9 in the United Soccer Coaches preseason poll and was selected first in the GLVC Preseason Coaches' Poll.

The Tritons finished 15-5-2 last season, shared the GLVC regular-season championship, won the NCAA Midwest Regional and advanced to the NCAA Division II quarterfinals.

Senior defender Taylor Martin returns after earning GLVC Defensive Player of the Year honors last season.

Head coach Stephen Cavallo is in his second season leading the program after being named GLVC Coach of the Year in 2025. Cavallo and his staff were also recognized as the United Soccer Coaches Midwest Region Staff of the Year.

Matchup Outlook

Wednesday's match presents one of Quincy's biggest conference tests of the season.

The Hawks enter with momentum after a 4-0 victory over William Jewell and will look to continue creating opportunities through Rheinheimer, Newton and a balanced attacking group.

Defensively, Quincy will need another strong performance from Tracy and the back line against an UMSL offense that has scored 21 goals and enters on an eight-match unbeaten streak.

For UMSL, Wednesday provides an opportunity to remain unbeaten in conference play and continue the form that has kept the Tritons near the top of the GLVC.

With both teams positioned near the top of the standings and entering with productive attacks, finishing chances and limiting mistakes could prove decisive.

Kickoff between Quincy and UMSL is scheduled for 5 PM Wednesday, September 30, at Don Dallas Soccer Field in St. Louis, Missouri.

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