Monday, September 13, 2010

Hawks Hurt by Storm

9/13/10

On Friday, September 10, with the Hawks flying off to a 1-0 lead over visiting Drury University a lightning storm hit North Campus Field with a vengence and caused the game to be stopped at the 20th minute mark. Both teams, the referees, and some diehard fans stayed around until 10 PM at which time the game was cancelled because the lightning continued dancing across the sky. For the Hawks, the stoppage of play was a shame because they were really playing well right from the opening kick-off and looked to be on the verge of their first GLVC win of the season. The game may be replayed at a future date if both teams can find an agreeable day,time,and venue. If replayed the game would begin all over again with the score back at 0-0.

On Sunday, September 12, the QU Hawks were in Kansas City to play the Rockhurst Hawks. Rockhurst, playing on its familiar home artificial turf, had much of the better of play throughout the first half as the QU Hawks struggled to cope with the fake "grass". Although back on their heels during the opening 45 minutes QU managed to get to half time still deadlocked at 0-0. About 5 minutes into the second half misfortune struck the QU side as an errant crossfield pass in their own defensive half was picked off sending the Rock-Hawks off on a quick counter attack that resulted in the only goal of the match. From that point on the QU Hawks began a determined effort to get back into the game and pushed the action into RU's defensive end on numerous occasions looking for an equalizing goal that unfortunately never came. Had the QU Hawks played the first half withn the same determination and skill as they mustered up in the final 40 minutes of play a victory might have been possible.

The 1-0 loss to Rockhurst brings QU's early season record to 1-2-0 (0-1-0 in the GLVC). Their next two outings, Friday (9/17) at 2:30 PM at Maryville University (St. Louis area)and Sunday (9/19) at NOON at Missouri S & T in Rolla MO are both crucial GLVC matches. The team needs to really focus on these two matches and come away with two victories. Both games are winable, but only with TOTAL commitment. There are no easy games in the GLVC. If you are in the neighborhood of either Maryville or Missouri S & T this weekend please come out and suppot the Hawks. The presence of the "12th" man (the true fan)is a vital element in success. Is that YOU?

FIRE UP QU, FIRE UP!

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