CHARLOTTE, N.C.- The Queens University of Charlotte field hockey team (5-4) welcomed Bloomsburg University (3-6) to Bessant Field for a nonconference game this afternoon, falling 2-1 in in double overtime to the Huskies.
 
After falling behind early on a goal scored by Bloomsburg's Mikayla Barrow in the 13^th minute of action, Queens' Maya Forbes scored the Royals' equalizer just before the end of the third quarter. A corner early in the fourth then gave Queens its best chance to move in front of the Huskies during regulation, but Ashley Maxwell of Bloomsburg would come up with her second defensive save of the day on the play.
 
Queens put two shots on goal over the course of both overtime periods before Bloomsburg's Arden Morgans scored today's game-winner in the 77^th.
 
Queens was edged 15-10 in total shots this afternoon, though both teams put eight shots on goal each. Mazvita Mtisi and Forbes led the Royals with two shots on goal apiece. Queens was also edged, 7-6, in penalty corners. 

Avian Thompson completed play with six saves in goal for Queens.
 
The Royals will be back in action on Sunday, October 6 looking to rebound against Converse College. Play is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. at Bessant Field.