OPENING TIP
Score: Queens 50 | Central Arkansas 68 
Records: Queens (7-14, 1-9 ASUN) | Central Arkansas (15-6, 9-1 ASUN)
Location: Farris Center (Conway, Ark.) 

THE SHORT STORY
Queens put together a competitive first half against Central Arkansas but was unable to maintain its momentum down the stretch, falling 68-50 on Saturday afternoon at the Farris Center. The Royals dropped to 7-14 overall and 1-9 in conference play, while Central Arkansas improved to 15-6 on the season and 9-1 in league action.

BY THE NUMBERS
- Jermany Mapp paced the Royals with 14 points, knocking down 5-of-10 shots from the field, including two three-pointers. 
- Aylesha Wade followed with 13 points on an efficient 5-of-10 shooting performance while adding two assists and a steal. 
- Off the bench, Tamar Kopilevech provided a solid boost, contributing a season high six points and four rebounds in 23 minutes of action.
- Ana Barreto chipped in six points and two boards, while Kemia Ward added seven points, two rebounds, and a steal in 16 minutes of play.

NOTABLE MOMENTS
Queens opened the game with confidence, shooting 43.8 percent from the field in the first quarter while matching Central Arkansas point-for-point in a 17-17 opening frame. The Royals continued to battle in the second period, even building a seven-point lead at one point. However, a slowdown on offense gave the Bears an opportunity to even the score, sending both teams into halftime tied at 25.

Despite a solid start, Queens saw the game shift in the second half. Central Arkansas surged ahead in the third quarter, outscoring the Royals 21-10. Central Arkansas continued to apply pressure in the fourth quarter, pulling away behind a 22-point frame to secure the win.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- The Royals tallied 29 total rebounds, with 11 coming on the offensive glass, while also recording 10 assists and eight steals. 
- Queens was outscored 28-20 in the paint and 24-8 in bench points. 

NEXT UP
Queens returns home Thursday at 7 p.m. for a Black History Month Recognition Game against Austin Peay. The Royals will look to pick up their first-ever win against the Governors, as they enter the contest 0-3 in the all-time series. Fans can purchase season and single game tickets in advance by visiting the Queens Athletics website.

SOCIAL MEDIA
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