Quincy University Hawks

2024-25 (Sophomore): In her second season, Blass appeared and started in 28 games, unfortunately missing the Hawks's postseason run due to injury. In her 28.6 minutes per game, she averaged 11.3 points which was second on the team, to go along with 2.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists. Mariann led the team with 48 threes made and shot .327 percent (48-147). She led the team in scoring in five different games and had a season-high 23 points against Lincoln (1/3/25). 
-    GLVC Third Team All-Conference
-    GLVC Player of the Week (12/16/24)
-    GLVC Academic All-Conference
-    Brother James Gaffney Distinguished Scholar

2023-24 (Freshman): Started 14 of 26 games appeared, averaging 21 minutes a game. Played significant role as a freshman, scoring 238 points going .397 from the field. Recorded 42 rebounds, three blocks, and 14 steals for the Hawks.
-    GLVC Academic All-Conference
-    GLVC All-Freshman Team. 

Personal: Mariann Blass hails from Elmhurst, Illinois, after serving the York High School Dukes for four years. In her senior campaign, she shot on average 16 points per game, secured 3.5 rebounds per game, and had 3.4 steals a game. During this season, the Dukes won the Class 4A Regional. Blass was recognized as a two-time all-conference athlete, an Illinois Basketball Coaches Association All-State Third Team honoree, a DuPage County All-Area First Team, and was an honorable mention for the Class 4A All-State Team. Blass also played softball at York, was honored for her high academic achievement, and was a member of the National Honors Society. Blass enjoys country music concerts, water sports, and helping out at local animal shelters. She is a fan of Chicago sports teams. Blass is daughter to Matthew and Nichole Blass and has one sister, Elaine. 

Why QU?
I chose QU because of its small student-to-faculty ratio and the incredible support that the community has for its student-athletes. QU has the Exercise Science program I was looking for and the faculty truly have their students’ best interests in mind. My coaches are incredibly passionate about their work and push me to be a better person and player. Once I stepped on campus, I immediately felt welcomed into a big family and I believe Quincy is where I belong.