Hawks host Jewell in key GLVC matchup

The Rockhurst Hawks return home to face crosstown rival William Jewell on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Mason-Halpin Field House as part of the KC Cup. In the GLVC standings, Rockhurst (16-5, 10-3 GLVC) sits a half-game behind first-place Illinois Springfield. William Jewell (13-7, 9-3 GLVC) is a half-game behind Rockhurst. In this week's NABC Top 25 Top 25 national poll, the Hawks received 11 votes. Rockhurst won a pair of road games at Quincy and Truman State to extend their winning streak to four and are winners of eight of their last nine. The Hawks used second-half runs in...