CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Queens University women's basketball team is coming off a historic victory over North Alabama, 59-52, marking a major milestone for the program. The win was Queens first back-to-back conference victories since joining the ASUN, and more importantly, it secured the program's first double-digit win season since 2018-19. With 10 wins on the season, this is also the most victories Queens (10-18, 4-13) has recorded since transitioning to the ASUN.

GAMEDAY GUIDE
Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: The Coliseum (Carrollton, Ga.)
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Queens Game Notes

THE MATCHUPS
This will be the second meeting between Queens and West Georgia in the series history. Queens fell to West Georgia 56-49 earlier this month in Charlotte, struggling with offensive consistency, especially in the fourth quarter, where they failed to make a field goal. Despite leading at halftime (30-24), the Royals were outscored 32-19 in the second half.

Leading the charge for Queens is Jordyn Weaver, who showcased her scoring ability in the last matchup against West Georgia with a game-high 17 points while going 7-of-10 from the free-throw line.

SCOUTING THE ROYALS (10-18 overall, 4-13 ASUN)

• The Royals enter their rematch against West Georgia averaging 65.4 points per game, while allowing 70.3 points per contest.
• Queens has been relentless on the glass, boasting a +1.7 rebounding margin over opponents. The Royals' defense has also been a difference-maker, forcing 18.7 turnovers per game.
• The Royals rank third in the ASUN with 230 steals, averaging 8.2 per game, while also holding the sixth spot in the conference in blocked shots with 78 total blocks, averaging 2.8 per game.
• Jordyn Weaver continues to be Queens most dominant force, leading the team with 14.2 points and 7.8 rebounds per game, while shooting an efficient .494 from the field.
• Weaver is approaching a career milestone, currently just 23 points away from reaching 1,000, while also climbing the program's record books, moving into 7th all-time in career rebounds with 636.
• Inside, Kemia Ward has been a crucial post presence, averaging 7.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, and a team-leading 45 blocks. Ward added three blocks against North Alabama, bringing her career total to 72 and further solidifying her hold on sixth place in Queens all-time blocks list, while Kristy Jolly holds the record with 205.
• Aylesha Wade has been the Royals floor general, averaging 8.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, and a team-best 2.5 assists per game. She's also been an outside threat, hitting 28 three-pointers at a .329 percent clip.

SCOUTING THE WOLVES (12-16 overall, 6-11 ASUN)

• In their first season competing in the ASUN Conference, West Georgia has officially clinched a spot in the ASUN Tournament after defeating Austin Peay 58-52 in their most recent game.
• West Georgia has been slightly outscored this season, averaging 68.1 points per game while allowing 69.2 points per contest. The Wolves field goal percentage sits at .417, and they have been streaky from beyond the arc, shooting .300 from three-point range.
• The Wolves have been aggressive on the boards, averaging 37.7 rebounds per game, edging out opponents by a +1.3 margin. However, turnovers have been a concern, as they average 17.2 per game, often leading to costly possessions for their opponents.
• Defensively, West Georgia has been active in forcing turnovers, averaging 7.8 steals per game, with Destiny Jones and Mykah Anderson leading the way.
• Zuriyah Davis has been the Wolves most consistent scoring option, averaging 12.7 points per game while making a team-high 61 three-pointers.
• Destiny Jones has been a dominant force in her freshman season, making a strong case for ASUN Freshman of the Year. Averaging 11.2 points and 7.8 rebounds per game, she has notched three double-doubles this season, proving to be a reliable presence in the paint.
• Sydne Tolbert provides stability in the backcourt, averaging 9.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, while shooting .873 from the free-throw line.

SOCIAL MEDIA
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