CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Queens returns to Curry Arena on Saturday afternoon for a 1 p.m. Homecoming matchup against North Alabama, marking the second meeting between the teams this season. The Royals continue ASUN play looking to find consistency on the offensive end, entering the weekend averaging 60.4 points per game while pulling down 39.6 rebounds and forcing 7.7 steals per contest. Queens has relied on balanced contributions throughout the lineup and will look to improve efficiency after being held under 40 percent shooting in its midweek outing. Saturday's game closes a brief home stand, as the Royals will head back on the road for their next four conference games following the weekend.
 
GAMEDAY GUIDE
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Curry Arena (Charlotte, N.C.)
Watch: ESPN+
Stats: StatBroadcast
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THE MATCHUPS
Queens and North Alabama are meeting for the sixth time since the Royals joined the ASUN, with the Lions holding a 4–1 advantage in the series. Queens earned its lone win in the matchup last season with a 59–52 home victory in Curry Arena. North Alabama has won three of the meetings in Florence, including a 63–60 decision in the most recent matchup on Jan. 22. Each of the last two games in the series has been decided by single digits.

SCOUTING THE ROYALS (8–14 overall, 2-9 ASUN)

• Queens enters the matchup with an 8–14 overall record and a 2–9 mark in ASUN play, including a 5–7 record at Curry Arena this season.
• Offensively, the Royals average 60.6 points per game, shooting 36.5 percent from the field and 31.9 percent from three-point range, while connecting on 7.3 three-pointers per contest.
• In conference play, Queens scores 56.9 points per game, relying heavily on perimeter spacing and ball movement, with over one-third of field-goal attempts coming from beyond the arc.
• Jermany Mapp leads the backcourt at 10.3 points per game and shoots 85.7 percent at the free-throw line, continuing to provide consistent scoring. Mapp currently sits at 988 career points.
• Ana Barreto is the team's most active perimeter shooter, leading the roster with 50 made three-pointers while averaging 10.0 points per game and logging heavy minutes.
• Dayuna Colvin serves as the primary facilitator, leading the team with 76 assists and averaging 9.3 points per game, while pacing the roster in minutes played.
• On the glass, Queens averages 37.4 rebounds per game, with balanced production across the rotation. The Royals have posted ten games with at least thirty-five rebounds this season.
• Defensively, Queens records 7.0 steals and 3.0 blocks per game, forcing 17.8 turnovers per contest and creating additional scoring chances in transition.
• The Royals have held opponents under sixty-five points in eight games this season, including both of their ASUN victories.

SCOUTING THE LIONS (11-10 overall, 6-4 ASUN)

• North Alabama enters the matchup with an 11–10 overall record and a 6–4 mark in ASUN play. The Lions are 8–3 at home this season and have won five of their last six conference games.
• Offensively, UNA averages 63.0 points per game while shooting 40.1 percent from the field and 29.2 percent from three. The Lions rely on balance, with five players averaging at least six points per contest.
• In conference play, North Alabama is scoring 62.7 points per game on an improved 42.5 percent shooting clip, including 31.4 percent from beyond the arc.
• Alexsandra Alvarado leads the Lions at 13.1 points per game and ranks among the ASUN leaders in minutes played. She has knocked down forty-one three-pointers and averages 3.0 assists per game.
• Gabby Jackson provides a strong presence on the glass, averaging 6.1 rebounds per game while adding 7.6 points. She leads the team in defensive rebounds.
• Sofia Ceppellotti contributes 10.9 points per game while shooting 44.4 percent from the field and 34.8 percent from three, giving UNA a consistent perimeter scoring option.
• North Alabama averages 37.7 rebounds per game and holds a slight rebounding margin, with multiple players contributing on the boards.
• Defensively, the Lions produce 8.0 steals and 3.3 blocks per game. UNA has held opponents under sixty points in six conference contests and forces 16.5 turnovers per game.

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