OPENING TIP
Score: Queens 67 | Bellarmine 71
Records: Queens (6-8, 0-3 ASUN) | Bellarmine (11-5, 2-1 ASUN)
Location: Curry Arena (Charlotte, N.C.)

THE SHORT STORY
The Queens University Royals battled until the final whistle but ultimately fell short against Bellarmine in a thrilling ASUN women's basketball match up inside Curry Arena, ending 71-67. The Royals dropped to 6-8 overall and 0-3 in ASUN play, while the Knights improved to 11-5 and 2-1 in league play.

BY THE NUMBERS
- Ana Barreto led Queens with 19 points, shooting an efficient 7-for-9 from the field and 4-for-5 from beyond the arc. Barreto has now reached double figures in ten games this season.
- In her fourth start of the year, Dayuna Colvin added 14 points and contributed five key assists to keep Queens within striking distance throughout the contest.
- Jordyn Weaver brought down a team high 12 rebounds and added five points in 22 minutes.
- Kaitlyn Adams made her first career start for the Royals, adding four points and three rebounds.
- Jermany Mapp and Aylesha Wade combined for 16 points off the bench. Kemia Ward added six bench points and all three of the Royals blocks.
 
NOTABLE MOMENTS
In the final quarter, Queens came within a point of Bellarmine's lead multiple times. A crucial stretch began with a Kemia Ward rebound and second-chance points to trim the gap to three. Jermany Mapp followed with a layup to make it 51-50. With under two minutes remaining, Queens managed to briefly take a one-point lead on Ana Barreto layup, igniting the home crowd. An Aylesha Wade three-pointer pushed the Queens lead to four with one minute left in regulation. A few possessions later, a Royals turnover allowed Bellarmine to hit a tough mid-range jumper to cut the lead to one. With 17 seconds left to play, Bellarmine capitalized on another Queens miscue, scoring on a three-point play to reclaim a two-point advantage.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Queens excelled from the free-throw line, going 29-of-40. The Royals converted on 12-of-14 (85.7%) in the fourth quarter.
- Queens won the battle of the boards, out rebounding Bellarmine 42-34.
- The Royals dominated in transition, scoring 18 fast-break points compared to Bellarmine's 10.
- Both teams battled in a game that featured 11 lead changes and five ties.
 
NEXT UP
The Royals are back at home on Saturday, January 11th for the second game of a four-game homestand against Central Arkansas. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m. and will be live streamed on ESPN+.

SOCIAL MEDIA
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