OPENING TIP
Score: Queens 60 | FGCU 86
Records: Queens (6-20, 0-13 ASUN) | FGCU (23-4, 13-0 ASUN)
Location: Curry Arena (Charlotte, NC)
The Short Story: The Queens University of Charlotte women's basketball team fell to the Floride Gulf Coast University on Saturday afternoon, 60-86.
BY THE NUMBERS
- Kemia Ward set a career high points as she finished the game with 14 points. The junior went 6-9 from the free throw line serving as her best performance from the charity strip this season.
- Jordyn Weaver led the team in points and rebounds for the second time this season with 17 points and 11 rebounds.
- Weaver picks up her ninth straight game with double-figures and her eight double-double of the season.
NOTABLE MOMENTS
- The Royals started the game hot, shooting 4-4 from the field to start the game. Queens held a lead for almost 3 minutes in the first quarter.
- The Eagles went on an 11-0 scoring run in the second quarter that resulted in a Royals three and half minute scoring drought which helped increase the Eagles lead.
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
- The Royals secured more points after offensive rebounds than the Eagles ending the game with 18 second chance points to the Eagles 13.
- The fourth quarter featured the most points from the Royals though it was the only quarter without a made three-pointer.
NEXT UP
The Royals are back on the road as they visit the University of North Florida on Thursday, February 22nd. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN Plus.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Be sure to follow Queens Women's Basketball on Twitter,
Instagram, and
TikTok for news and updates throughout the season. Fans are also encouraged to follow Queens Athletics on social media to stay up to date on all the Royals sports in action.
