GAMEDAY GUIDE
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Curry Arena (Charlotte, N.C.)
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QUEENS (13-11 OVERALL, 8-3 ASUN)
THE MATCHUP
Thursday evening marks the eighth all-time meeting between Queens and North Florida, with the Ospreys holding a 5-2 series advantage. However, Queens took the first meeting this season in Jacksonville by a final score of 89-82. Queens won the battle on the glass 41-31, and converted 14 offensive rebounds into 20 second-chance points.
 
LAST TIME OUT
Queens defeated Jacksonville in their last ASUN matchup, outscoring the Dolphins 93-84 inside Curry Arena. In the Thursday showdown, Queens shot 54-percent from the field, their best mark in ASUN play this season as five Royals turned in double figures. Yoav Berman led the charge with a team-high 17 points while adding four rebounds.

HAPPY HOMECOMING
Saturday afternoon will see plenty of alumni returning to campus as Queens University of Charlotte celebrates Homecoming. Since joining Division 1, the Royals are 1-2 on Homecoming and looking to bounce back from last year's 94-81 loss to Lipscomb.
                                                                                                                                                                                   
NCAA TOP 100 SHOOTERS
Sharpshooter Chris Ashby is tied for 88^th all-time in NCAA history for three-pointers made. The Houston, Texas native is six threes away from moving into second all-time in ASUN history for threes made, behind Darius McGee (528; Liberty)
 
QUEENS BRING TOP 50 SCORING OFFENSE TO NORTH FLORIDA
The Royals have been one of the nation's highest scoring mid-major offenses this season, averaging 83.8 points per game, a mark that ranks 42^nd in the country, which makes them the highest amongst ASUN programs.
                                        
PROTECTING THE HOUSE
Queens have been putting up dominating performances this season, going 9-1 inside Curry Arena. The last home loss was against Central Arkansas that was on January 28^th.
 
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.
 
HIGHLIGHT REELS
This season, Queens has appeared on ESPN SportsCenter's Top 10 four times for electrifying dunks. Avantae Parker has made two appearances, while Gus Larson and Nasir Mann were recognized for poster dunks earlier in league play.
                                                 
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.
 
NORTH FLORIDA (6-18 OVERALL, 4-7 ASUN)

ROAD TESTED 
North Florida enters Saturday afternoon 6-18 overall, and 4-7 in ASUN play. Despite being 2-10 on the road this season, the Ospreys are coming off a convincing 81-73 victory at West Georgia on Thursday night.
 
EXTENDED PERIMETER
North Florida remains one of the nation's best three-point shooting teams, averaging 11.8 makes on 32.6 attempts per game, both of which are top five in the country.
 
KAMRIN ORIOL
The Ospreys leading scorer, Kamrin Oriol, is the player to watch as the senior is averaging 21.0 points per game. Oriol leads the league and ranks 14^th in the country in scoring.
 
BOBBY KENNEN'S FIRST YEAR IN CHARGE
Bobby Kennen is in his first season at the helm of the program following the departure of Matthew Driscoll in May. Kennen has been an integral part of the program's success, assisting Driscoll to three ASUN Regular Season Championships and three ASUN Tournament Championship appearances.
 
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.