Weekend Preview: Volleyball advances to Regional Semifinals

Rockhurst is onto the second round of the NCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Championships

The Hawks are through to the second round of the 2018 NCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Championships after defeating Illinois Springfield in four sets (25-22, 25-20, 20-25, 25-22) Thursday afternoon.

Rockhurst, the 3-seed in the Midwest Region, will take on 2-seed Ferris State in the regional semifinals Friday at 5:00 p.m. in Springfield, Mo.

The Ferris State Bulldogs, champions of the GLIAC, are 27-4 on the season, including a perfect 16-0 in conference play. They have won 22 of their last 23 matches, including their last nine in a row.

The winner of Rockhurst vs. Ferris State will advance to the regional final Saturday at 6:00 p.m. in Springfield, Mo.

Women's Basketball in action Friday and Sunday
Rockhurst (2-0) hosts Washburn (0-2) Friday at 5:30 p.m. The Hawks then travel to Peoria, Illinois Sunday for an exhibition game against Division I Bradley University at 2:00 p.m.

Coach Larry Park's squad looks to ride the momentum of two big home wins last weekend at Mason-Halpin Field House.

Men's Basketball travels to Roger State
The Hawks (1-2) are in action Saturday at 4:00 p.m. in Claremore, Oklahoma as they take on the Rogers State Hillcats (2-1).

Coach Drew Diener's club will look to get back in the win column after a hard-fought 76-72 loss at Washburn Wednesday night.

Sophomore guard Chris Hamil has shined in the Hawks' first three games this season, averaging 18.3 points per game. Hamil, a transfer from Northern Oklahoma College, will look to help Rockhurst make a leap in the GLVC standings this year.

Print Friendly Version

Players Mentioned

#20 Chris Hamil: G; 6' 5"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#20 Chris Hamil
: 6' 5"; Sophomore
: G

Rockhurst University Athletics

Players Mentioned

#20 Chris Hamil

Players Mentioned

#20 Chris Hamil