OPENING TIP
Score: FGCU 60 | Queens 47
Records: FGCU (10-9 overall, 5-1 ASUN) | Queens (12-7 overall, 5-1 ASUN)
Location: Alico Arena (Fort Myers, Fla.)
 
THE SHORT STORY
After rattling off a Division 1 program record five straight wins, the Queens University of Charlotte men's basketball team saw their streak snapped at FGCU on Saturday afternoon. The Royals struggled to connect offensively shooting a season-low 29-percent from the field.

BY THE NUMBERS
-Senior Chris Ashby led the Royals offense with 14 points across 30 minutes of work.
-Franklinton native Kalib Mathews packed the stat sheet with five points, two rebounds, three assists, and a block.
-Veteran Leo Colimerio turned in 12 points, five boards, and two assists across 34 minutes of action.
-On the glass, Malcolm Wilson brought down a team-high nine rebounds, including two offensive boards.
-Coming off the bench, Maban Jabriel and Nasir Mann combined for 10 points and four boards.
-Keeshawn Kellman led all scorers with 21 points while adding five rebounds for the Eagles.
-FGCU connected all afternoon offensively shooting 43 percent from the field.

NOTABLE MOMENTS
-FGCU jumped out to an early advantage 12-11 heading into the first media break as Keeshawn Kellman recorded nine quick points. The Eagles shot 5-of-8 during that span, but a 9-0 run from the Royals kept the Eagles at bay.
-The Eagles ripped off a lengthy 15-2 run in the first half and capitalized on a two-minute scoring drought from Queens to force a timeout from the Royals.
-Trailing 52-32 with 9:51 remaining in the game, the Royals strung together a 9-0 run to cut the deficit to nine heading into the final media timeout. During that run, the Royals got to the charity stripe and converted 5-of-6 attempts.

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
-The Royals fell to 1-7 this season when being outrebounded by their opponent.
-The 26-percent shooting clip in the first half was the second-lowest mark in a single half by the Royals this season.
-Leo Colimerio reached double figures for the 12^th game this season.

NEXT UP
Queens will return to Charlotte and gear up for a four-game home swing beginning Thursday, January 23^rd against North Florida. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. from Curry Arena and the game will be broadcast on ESPN Plus. Fans can purchase their tickets in advance by visiting the Queens Athletics website.
 
SOCIAL MEDIA
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