Queens University of Charlotte
Vanderbilt University
11/3/2026 7:43:00 PM | Women's Basketball
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Queens University of Charlotte women's basketball team continues its opening-week road swing Wednesday, Nov. 4, traveling to Nashville, Tennessee, to face No. 8/9 Vanderbilt University inside Memorial Gymnasium. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET as the Royals prepare for their second consecutive matchup against a Southeastern Conference opponent.
GAMEDAY GUIDE
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Memorial Gymnasium (Nashville, Tenn.)
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Queens enters Wednesday's contest with an 0-1 record following a 92-56 setback at Alabama in Monday's season opener. The Royals showed early energy against the Crimson Tide, taking an 8-5 lead midway through the first quarter before Alabama pulled ahead. Queens responded after halftime, outscoring Alabama 16-13 in the third period and scoring 20 points in the fourth while connecting on four of five three-point attempts. The Royals finished 7-for-17 from beyond the arc, shooting 41.2 percent for the game.
Junior guard Makayla Minshall made an immediate impact in her Queens debut, leading the Royals with 18 points on 6-for-14 shooting, including a 4-for-6 performance from three-point range. The Sydney, Australia, native added five rebounds, three assists and a steal. Ashantay Noble also made a strong first impression, scoring 11 points on 4-for-7 shooting with five rebounds and two assists.
"Makayla and Ashantay are just stretching the surface. These are two young ladies who consistently put in the work, embrace the process, and continue to push themselves to get better. It's always special to see hard work pay off, and they have certainly earned this moment. I'm excited about what lies ahead for both of them and fully expect them to be key contributors to our success this season."
Junior guard Ahmani Klabunde contributed seven points, three rebounds and three assists in her debut, while Preseason All-ASUN selection Brenae Jones-Grant pulled down a team-high seven rebounds and recorded a block. Senior guard Mia Moore, returning to the court after missing last season due to injury, made her anticipated Queens debut and registered a team-high three steals.
Vanderbilt (1-0) enters the matchup following a 112-53 victory over Lipscomb in its season opener Monday afternoon. The Commodores, who went 29-5 and reached the NCAA Sweet 16 last season, scored their most points in a game since 1998 while shooting 62.5 percent from the field. Vanderbilt forced 31 turnovers and recorded 22 steals in the win.
Reigning SEC Player of the Year Mikayla Blakes led the Commodores with 27 points, nine rebounds and six assists against Lipscomb. Sophomore guard Aubrey Galvan added 16 points and 11 assists, while Madison Greene scored 19 off the bench and Mia Woolfolk chipped in 15. Vanderbilt enters Wednesday riding a 20-game home winning streak at Memorial Gymnasium.
"I have the utmost respect for Coach Ralph and the program she has built at Vanderbilt. Having been coached by her during my time as a student-athlete at Pitt, I have a personal appreciation for her leadership and the standard she sets. I'm excited for the opportunity to compete against a top-10 program."
Wednesday's contest will mark the first meeting between the Royals and Commodores. Following the matchup, Queens will return to Charlotte for its home opener against Carolina University on Monday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. inside Curry Arena.
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