CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Queens continues ASUN play on Thursday night with a road rematch against Jack­sonville Dolphins, looking to respond after a difficult first meeting earlier this season. The Royals enter the matchup at 9–16 overall and 3–11 in conference play, averaging 60.2 points per game on 36.7 percent shooting, including 7.3 three-pointers per contest. Defensively, Queens forces 16.5 turnovers per game while averaging 7.1 steals, using ball pressure to create transition opportunities.
 
GAMEDAY GUIDE
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Swisher Gymnasium (Jacksonville, Fla.)
Watch: ESPN+
Stats: SidearmStats
Queens Game Notes
 
THE MATCHUPS
 Jacksonville holds a 5–0 edge in the all-time series against Queens. The Dolphins earned a 91–40 win in the first meeting this season in Charlotte, while last year's matchup in Jacksonville ended in a 76–83 loss for the Royals. Queens has dropped both previous meetings in Charlotte and will be looking to secure its first win in the series on Thursday night.

SCOUTING THE ROYALS (9–16 overall, 3-11 ASUN)

• Queens enters the matchup with a 9–16 overall record and a 3–11 mark in ASUN play, including a 5–8 record at home this season.
• The Royals average 60.2 points per game while shooting 36.7 percent from the field and 32.6 percent from three. Queens connects on 7.3 three-pointers per contest and averages 9.6 made free throws per game.
• Queens scores by committee, with four players averaging at least eight points per game. The Royals have topped 70 points in six games this season, including a 100-point conference win against Bellarmine.
• Jermany Mapp leads the offense at 10.5 points per game, shooting 87.8 percent from the free-throw line. She has scored in double figures in 15 games this season and just surpassed the 1,000-point career milestone.
• Ana Barreto anchors the perimeter, leading the team with 55 made three-pointers while averaging 9.7 points per game. She also leads the roster in minutes played and ranks second on the team in assists.
• Dayuna Colvin serves as the primary playmaker, averaging 8.9 points and a team-high 82 assists. She has logged 30 or more minutes in 19 games this season.
• Inside, Queens relies on multiple rebounders rather than a single focal point. Hannah Hicks leads the team at 7.2 rebounds per game, while Brenae Jones-Grant adds 6.4 boards per contest in limited minutes.
• Off the bench, Magda Freire provides steady production, averaging 6.1 points per game with 17 made threes and contributing on both ends of the floor.

SCOUTING THE DOLPHINS (18-7 overall, 10-4 ASUN)

• Jacksonville enters the matchup with an 18–7 overall record and a 10–4 mark in ASUN play, including an 8–5 record away from home this season.
• The Dolphins average 72.0 points per game, shooting 38.9 percent from the field and 29.5 percent from three-point range, while converting 71.7 percent at the free-throw line.
• Jacksonville's offense is balanced, with six players averaging at least 6.0 points per game, led by Priscilla Williams at 15.6 points and 8.9 rebounds per game.
• Williams anchors the interior and ranks among the ASUN leaders in usage, while also drawing frequent fouls, shooting nearly 80 percent from the free-throw line.
• Tatum Brown provides perimeter scoring and efficiency, averaging 10.0 points per game while shooting 43.8 percent from the floor and 36.8 percent from three.
• Jacksonville values possession, averaging 15.8 turnovers per game, while forcing 20.3 turnovers on the defensive end, resulting in a plus-4.5 turnover margin.
• Defensively, the Dolphins average 10.4 steals per game and 3.3 blocks, applying consistent ball pressure to generate transition opportunities.
• Jacksonville rebounds at a high level, pulling down 38.2 rebounds per game, with strong contributions from multiple frontcourt players.
• In conference play, Jacksonville is scoring 74.1 points per game while holding opponents to 65.6, resulting in a plus-8.4 scoring margin against ASUN competition.

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