CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The No. 14/16 Queens University of Charlotte men's basketball team defeated Emmanuel College, 83-62, to move to 2-0 on the season. The win caps off the Southeast Regional Challenge for the Royals (2-0) and an impressive start to the new season.

The game was very close early on featuring four lead changes within the first four minutes as neither team grew a lead of more than six into the later stages of the first half. The Royals began to pull away at the end of the half with a 9-0 run to extend their lead to 37-22.

The Lions (1-1) made two three-pointers to cut the lead to 37-28 going into the break. The Royals shot 46% from the field and 42% from deep in the first half, while holding the Lions to just 29% from the field and 28% from deep.

After a slow shooting start in the second half, the Royals went on a 14-0 run to extend its lead from 47-42, to 61-42. The lead for the Royals was never lower than 15 points the rest of the way.

Jamari Smith provided a spark off the bench, leading the Royals with 16 points. Jay'Den Turner led the team with 10 rebounds. Kenny Dye stuffed the stat sheet, with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists on the night. BJ McLaurin also provided valuable minutes off the bench, with 8 points and 8 rebounds.

The Royals finished the night shooting 52% from the field and 44% from behind the arc. It was an efficient showing from the Royals, that caps off a strong opening weekend to the season.

The Royals return to Curry Arena next Wednesday night at 7:30, in a key South Atlantic Conference matchup against the Catawba College Indians on the Queens Sports Network. Be sure to follow the Royals men's basketball program on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date on all the latest news and updates surrounding the team. Fans are also encouraged to follow Queens Athletics on social media @QueensAthletics.