Opening Tip
Score: Queens 50 | South Carolina State 41
Records: Queens (2-0) | South Carolina State (0-2)
Location: Curry Arena (Charlotte, N.C.)

The Short Story: Queens women's basketball made history by earning its first-ever victory over a Division I program by defeating South Carolina State. Kasey Kidwell led Royals' offense with 12 points while Jordyn Weaver earned her second-consecutive double-double. Allie Johnson also contributed 11 points of her own. 

By The Numbers

-Jordyn Weaver notched her second double-double of the season with 11 points and a team-high 10 rebounds. She's currently the team's leading scorer, averaging 15.5 points per game.
-Kasey Kidwell led the team in scoring with 12 points, posting an impressive 37.5% shooting percentage from downtown. 
-Allie Johnson had a nice game on both sides of the ball posting 11 points, while grabbing 5 rebounds and two steals. 
-Queens led SC State in numerous statistical categories, including rebounds (31), assists (9), and steals (7).

Coach's Words
"I couldn't be prouder of my ladies resilience. They all showed great "toughness" this evening. It's truly an honor to be the first Division I women's basketball team at Queens University with the first Division I victory! We are committed to this process."

Next Up
Queens will hit the road for its first road trip of the season, heading to Virginia to take on James Madison on Sunday, November 14. The game will tip off at 2:00 PM from Atlantic Union Bank Center.

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