QU Splits Weekend for Third Time

Parents, Fans, Media, and of course Players...Blog Update ...Friday (9/28) was a real HIGH...followed by a Sunday 9/30 LOW...

Friday (9/28) WOW! What an ending...an overtime 40-yard dash down the left sideline that launched a terrific on-the-run left-footed cross by Abe Dirnberger (at the end line) to the head of a streaking Jack Wedemeier coming in at the far post who put the ball in the back of the net of the "Sudden Victory" game winner. When the ball hit the net the QU bench raced out onto the field to celebrate the badly needed win. Sean Flaherty had earned the Hawks a tie with his 1st half goal coming just one minute after Bellarmine had take a 1-0 lead.

This QU-BU match was a very hard fought battle with the Hawks picking up injuries to two of its defenders. Scott Greubel suffered a head cut in a collision with the BU player while dueling for a headball and had to leave the game in the first half. Bane Isailovic further hurt his injured knee but stayed on to finish the match. Much physical and emotional energy was expended in this tense GLVC match.

Saturday, after traveling by bus from BU to NKU the Hawks (both Men's and Women's Teams) were treated to another GREAT MEAL by alums Terry and Mary Ellen Dunn. Close to 50 of us enjoyed the terrific hospitality of an evening in the Dunn's compound, along with a full meal of salad, meat, potatoes, beans, brownies, pumpkin bars, and cookies. This is about the 5th time Terry and Mary Ellen have welcomed our teams into their home. We certainly appreciate their loyal support.

Sunday (9/30) wasn't our day. We entered into the contest with NKU (ranked 1st in the GLVC and 2nd in the Nation) without the services of Bane Isailovic who's knee wasn't up to it, and with Scott Greubel bravely saying he was "ready to go". Scott played a great first half but wasn't able to continue on for the second half. We battled the NKU Norse but they were just too strong for us and we lost 1-0. However, to be honest it could have been 4-0 if it weren't for several great saves from our goal keeper Kyle Dillman. NKU is a fast and physical team and really knows how to play on its artificial surface. They are undefeated at 12-0.

What lies ahead?

Our Home games on this Friday 10/5 (Rolla) and Sunday 10/7 (UMSL) are very important matches for us. Even though these teams don't have winning records they will be very tough opponents for us as the rivalry between our teams is fierce. Our players will need to be totally focused on playing their best this weekend and we can use all the fan support we can get. We are currently 5 & 3 in the GLVC. We have 5 conference games left. Three are with teams currently below us in the standings (Rolla-UMSL-& St. Joe). These are must win games if we have any post-season hopes. Two are with teams currently ahead of us (SIU-E and Indianapolis). These are games where we will be listed as the underdog going into them. So you see, we have great challenges and even greater opportunities.

It's a GREAT TIME TO BE A HAWK!