OPENING TIP
Score: Queens 84 | North Florida 81 (OT)
Records: Queens (7-11, 1-6 ASUN) | North Florida (4-16, 0-7 ASUN)
Location: UNF Arena (Jacksonville, Fla.)

THE SHORT STORY
Queens pulled off another dramatic overtime victory with a thrilling 84-81 win over North Florida, clinching their second buzzer-beater of the season. Jermany Mapp delivered the game-winning shot at the final horn. With the win, the Royals improve to 7-11 overall (1-6 ASUN), while North Florida falls to 4-16 (0-7 ASUN).

BY THE NUMBERS
- Junior forward Jordyn Weaver dominated the paint with a double-double, scoring 15 points and grabbing 15 rebounds, along with three steals and a block.
- Chester, S.C. native Jermany Mapp delivered in crunch time with 14 points, including the game-winner, while adding two assists and a steal.
- Guard Aylesha Wade provided a spark for the Royals early on, finishing with 12 points, shooting 3-of-5 from beyond the arc.
- Senior Kemia Ward added a solid presence inside with 10 points and eight rebounds, going 4-of-5 from the free-throw line.
- Kaitlyn Adams contributed 10 points off the bench, making critical plays down the stretch.

NOTABLE MOMENTS
The first quarter saw Queens jump out to a strong 21-16 advantage, fueled by an 8-0 scoring run early in the period. North Florida responded with their own surge in the fourth quarter, taking their largest lead of three points at the 9:31 mark.

In the closing minutes of the fourth quarter, both teams exchanged baskets, with Queens managing to tie the game at 72-72, forcing the overtime period. Despite North Florida tying the game at 81-81 later in the period, Queens secured the final lead with Mapp's game-winning buzzer-beater, sealing the 84-81 victory.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- This marks Queens second overtime victory of the season, following their thrilling 99-97 triple-overtime non-conference win against Gardner-Webb earlier in the year.
- With the victory, the Royals matched their previous season's ASUN win total, which also included a win at North Florida.
- Jordyn Weaver posted her 19^th career double-double in the win.
- Queens' defensive pressure resulted in 15 forced turnovers, leading to 14 points off turnovers.
- The Royals have brought down 40 or more rebounds for the seventh time this season.

NEXT UP
Next, the Royals will face Jacksonville on Saturday, January 25th, in their fourth meeting against the Dolphins. Queens will be seeking their first victory in the series, having dropped the previous three matchups. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m.

SOCIAL MEDIA
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