CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Queens continues league play on Saturday afternoon with a 2 p.m. road matchup at EKU, coming off a milestone 58–46 win at Bellarmine in the conference opener. The victory marked Queens first ASUN opening win and first win over Bellarmine since joining the league. Through twelve games, the Royals sit at 7–5 overall (1–0 ASUN) and are averaging 63.8 points per game on 37.9 percent shooting, while knocking down 7.4 three-pointers per contest.

GAMEDAY GUIDE
Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
Time: 2:000 PM
Location: Baptist Health Arena at Alumni Coliseum (Richmon, Ky.)
Watch: ESPN+
Stats: StatBroadcast
Queens Game Notes

THE MATCHUPS
Queens and Eastern Kentucky meet for the fourth time, with EKU holding a 3–0 edge in the series. The Colonels have claimed wins in each of the last two seasons, including a 75–62 decision in Charlotte last February.

SCOUTING THE ROYALS (7–5 overall, 1-0 ASUN)

•  Queens enters ASUN play averaging 64.4 points per game, shooting 38.7 percent from the field and 35.2 percent from three, with 7.5 made three-pointers per contest through eleven games.
• The Royals are pulling down 39.6 rebounds per game, playing opponents essentially even on the glass, while generating second-chance opportunities through consistent offensive rebounding.
• Defensively, Queens averages 7.7 steals and 3.3 blocks per game, using active perimeter pressure and interior rim protection to disrupt opposing offenses.
• Brenae Jones-Grant continues to anchor the frontcourt, leading Queens at 14.5 points and 8.9 rebounds per game while shooting 59.6 percent from the field. She leads the ASUN in both field goal percentage and rebounding, providing a consistent interior presence on both ends.
• Ana Barreto supplies perimeter scoring and spacing, averaging 12.7 points per game while shooting 37.1 percent from three. She leads the team in minutes played and ranks among the conference leaders in made three-pointers.
• Jermany Mapp adds 9.7 points per game and steady backcourt leadership, shooting 91.3 percent from the free throw line and sitting within reach of the 1,000-career-point milestone (878).
• Dayuna Colvin serves as Queens primary facilitator, averaging 8.7 points and 3.6 assists per game, while consistently attacking the paint and creating opportunities for teammates.
• Hannah Hicks provides physicality inside, averaging 6.2 points and 7.3 rebounds, and leads the team in blocks, giving Queens a reliable defensive presence in the post.

SCOUTING THE COLONELS (10-4 overall, 1-0 ASUN)

• Eastern Kentucky continues ASUN play at 10–4 overall and 1–0 in conference action, opening league play with a 69–53 home win over West Georgia. The Colonels have won eight of their last eleven games and are averaging 73.6 points per contest while allowing 61.6 points.
• EKU shoots 42.4 percent from the field and 32.2 percent from three, knocking down 8.4 three-pointers per game. Defensively, the Colonels hold opponents to 37.1 percent shooting and just 24.9 percent from beyond the arc.
• The Colonels average 6.9 steals and 4.3 blocks per game, using active hands and interior length to disrupt rhythm and protect the paint.
• Liz Freihofer anchors the offense, leading EKU at 13.9 points per game while shooting 43.0 percent overall and 37.0 percent from three. She also contributes 6.7 rebounds per game and plays a team-high 35.4 minutes.
• Joseana Vaz provides a interior presence, averaging 12.9 points and a team-best 7.6 rebounds per game.
• Althea Kara Angeles impacts both ends of the floor, posting 9.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and a team-high 62 assists, while shooting 42.6 percent from three.

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