GAMEDAY GUIDE
Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Curry Arena (Charlotte, N.C.)
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QUEENS (14-11 OVERALL, 9-3 ASUN)
THE MATCHUP
Wednesday evening marks the sixth all-time meeting between Queens and Austin Peay, with the Royals holding a slim 3-2 series advantage. In their last matchup last season, the Governors took down the Royals 92-78 in Charlotte in a game that saw six ties and 14 lead changes. Austin Peay got hot in the second half, outscoring Queens 58-48 on 59 percent shooting and 64 percent shooting from deep.
 
LAST TIME OUT
Queens is coming off a perfect week in ASUN play after taking down Jacksonville and North Florida. Last outing, the Royals used a dominant second-half defensive performance, limiting the Ospreys to 22 points, which tied for the fewest points given up in a single half by Queens this season. The Royals went into the halftime break with a +1 margin on the glass and finished +12 for the game after a relentless second-half effort on the boards.

TOUGH CONFERENCE BATTLE
Wednesday night could serve as the game of the year for both squads as Austin Peay enters 11-1 in ASUN play and sits atop the league standings, while Queens enters 9-3 and occupies the third spot in the standings.
 
SEARCHING FOR NO. 15
With a victory on Wednesday night, Queens will reach the 15-win mark for the third time in Division 1, and the 30^th time in program history.
                                                                                                                                                                                   
NCAA TOP 100 SHOOTERS
Sharpshooter Chris Ashby is tied for 84^th all-time in NCAA history for three-pointers made. The Houston, Texas native is four threes away from moving into second all-time in ASUN history for threes made, behind Darius McGee (528; Liberty)
 
DEFENSE LEADS TO OFFENSE
Through 12 games in ASUN play, the Royals present the fifth-best scoring defense as opponents are averaging 76.9 points per game while countering with the highest scoring offense in the league with 85.8 points per game.
                                        
PROTECTING THE HOUSE
Queens have been putting up dominating performances this season, going 10-1 inside Curry Arena. On their home court, the Royals are averaging 93.5 points per game.
 
EVERYBODY EATS
The Royals ability to distribute the scoring throughout the lineup has resulted in 12 games this season where five guys reach double figures in the same game.
 
SCHWIEGER'S NIGHT
Carson Schwieger gave Royals Nation a show on Saturday afternoon, dropping a career-high 29 points and a career-best seven three-pointers. The Overland Park, Kansas native leads the ASUN and ranks 17^th in the nation in three-point field goal percentage.
                                                 
STREET DOGS
A new face behind the Royals bench, Buddy, has become a staple in the Royals locker room. A new tradition started this season, head coach Grant Leonard awards Buddy, a hollow replica of a dog, to the "Street Dog of the Game," or the person who makes an energetic impact in the game. Buddy sits by that player's locker until the next game and has even made appearances in the postgame press conferences.
 
TOURNAMENT TICKETS
The Atlantic Sun Conference has released ticket opportunities for the 2026 ASUN Basketball Tournament, located at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. Fans can purchase tickets for the Championships here or find more information about the tournament here.
 
AUSTIN PEAY(17-6 OVERALL, 11-1 ASUN)
BEST IN THE LEAGUE
Austin Peay enters Wednesday night 17-6 overall and 11-1 in ASUN play. The Governors are riding a six-game winning streak with their last loss coming at Lipscomb on January 17th.

GOVERNORS BUILD ROAD CONFIDENCE
The Governors are a perfect 11-0 inside F&M Bank Arena, but 6-6 away from it. However, Austin Peay has won their last two road battles coming into the new week.


OFFENSE AND DEFENSE
Austin Peay has been one of the league's best offenses and defenses, ranking fourth in scoring and first in defense. The Governors are pouring in 81.1 points per game while limiting opponents to 70.5.


GOVERNORS LEAD ASUN WITH PRESSURE DEFENSE
The Governors lead the ASUN, swiping 10.3 steals per game. Freshman phenom Zyree Collins is snatching 2.2 per game to lead the league.


PARKER SETS THE PACE FOR AUSTIN PEAY
Columbia College transfer and two-time NAIA All-American Collin Parker leads Austin Peay with 16.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.0 steals per game. Parker has been named the ASUN Newcomer of the Week three times and ASUN Player of the Week this past week.


THIRD SEASON LEADING AS HEAD COACH
Corey Gipson is in his third season at the helm of his alma mater. In two seasons, Gipson has led the Governors to the ASUN Tournament, including a Championship appearance in his inaugural season.
 
SOCIAL MEDIA
Be sure to follow Queens Men's Basketball on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok for news and updates throughout the season. Fans are also encouraged to follow Queens Athletics on social media to stay up to date on all the Royals sports in action.