OPENING TIP
Score: Queens 70 | Lipscomb 66
Records: Queens (9-16, 3-11 ASUN) | Lipscomb (9-16, 6-8 ASUN)
Location: Allen Arena (Nashville, Tenn.)

THE SHORT STORY
Queens earned a hard-fought road victory Saturday afternoon, defeating Lipscomb 70–66 at Allen Arena. The win marked several milestones for the Royals, including their first victory in the series history against the Bisons, snapping a four-game losing streak, and securing their second ASUN road win of the season. Queens closed the game strong in the fourth quarter, outscoring Lipscomb 24–17 to pull away late.

BY THE NUMBERS

• Magda Freire led the Royals with a season-high 17 points, adding five rebounds and five assists while playing 36 minutes.
• Jermany Mapp finished with 13 points, knocking down three three-pointers and going a perfect four-for-four at the free-throw line.
• Brenae Jones-Grant provided a spark off the bench with 10 points and a team-high 10 rebounds, recording a double-double.
• Ana Barreto added nine points on three-of-six shooting from beyond the arc.

NOTABLE MOMENTS

• The game featured 13 lead changes and was tied three times, reflecting a tightly contested battle throughout.
• Queens took its first lead late in the third quarter and carried momentum into the final period.
• The Royals opened the fourth quarter on a 7–2 run, creating separation and forcing Lipscomb into multiple late possessions from behind.
• Queens went 7-of-12 from the free-throw line in the fourth quarter, converting key attempts to seal the win in the final minute.

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• Queens shot 44.6 percent from the field and 45.5 percent from three-point range, marking one of their most efficient offensive performances in ASUN play this season.
• The Royals recorded 16 bench points, led by Jones-Grant and Breah Franks.
• Queens held Lipscomb to 30.7 percent shooting in the fourth quarter after the Bisons shot nearly 60 percent in the third.
• The victory marked Queens' first win against Lipscomb since joining the ASUN.

NEXT UP
Queens continues ASUN road play next week, traveling to Jacksonville, Florida for a Thursday night matchup at Jacksonville before closing the road stretch at North Florida on Saturday.

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