Pools had the best opportunity of the night when Jake Hastie raced clear on goal only to be denied by Ross Doohan.
Paul Hartley handed a debut to new signing Wes McDonald with the winger impressing at the Suit Direct Stadium.
While it remained a frustrating night in front of goal, Pools were able to keep a second successive clean sheet on home soil.
And here is how Pools were rated.
1. Ben Killip - 6
Two good stops to deny Hawkes in the final quarter of the game. Another clean sheet at home. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
2. Jamie Sterry - 6
Fairly quiet evening going forward and was largely untroubled up until the closing stages when making an excellent block to deny Hawkes from 12 yards. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
3. Rollin Menayese - 7
Strong display at the back from the off when showing his pace up against Nevitt. One loose clearance was dealt with by Sterry but otherwise an encouraging display. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
4. Alex Lacey - 7
Seemed to get his head on most things in the first half. Marshalled the defence well in the second when changing to a back four. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher