CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Queens University of Charlotte Department of Athletics is set to announce its annual department award winners across its multiple social media channels during the summer months, honoring the accomplishments of its student-athletes during the 2025-26 season.
The department awards will be released every Tuesday and Thursday. Today, the department is announcing the Team Upset Win of the Year.
Men's and Women's Team Upset Win of the Year
Women's Volleyball vs. Lipscomb - 3-1 win on Nov. 15, 2025
The Queens women's volleyball team earned the Upset Win of the Year Award after defeating preseason ASUN favorite Lipscomb in four sets (18–25, 25–21, 25–21, 25–16) in their final home match of the 2025 season, marking the program's first-ever victory over the Bisons. After dropping the opening set, the Royals responded by winning three straight behind an efficient offense that hit .303 for the match and totaled 60 kills.
Elizabeth Layson and Emma Norris paced the attack with 14 kills each, while Ellis Sargent added 13 and Tilley Collins anchored the defense with 20 digs. Following a lineup adjustment after the first set, Queens controlled the remainder of the match with balanced attacking, strong serving and timely defensive plays, securing one of the program's signature wins and carrying momentum into the ASUN Tournament as the No. 6 seed.
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Men's Soccer vs. No. 14 Clemson, 1-0 win on Sept. 16, 2025
The Queens men's soccer team earned the Upset Win of the Year Award after making history with a 1-0 victory over No. 14 Clemson, the program's biggest win since beginning its Division I era in 2022. Cole Pumpian scored the lone goal in the 16th minute off a rebound from Vitor Baptistelli's shot, giving the Royals a lead they would never surrender while extending their winning streak to four matches.
The Royals' defense delivered a dominant performance, shutting out the eighth-ranked scoring offense in the nation despite facing 18 shots and 15 corner kicks. Goalkeeper Matheus Rhormens recorded his ASUN-leading fourth shutout, while Queens held Clemson scoreless for the first time all season and completed its fourth consecutive clean sheet, marking the program's longest shutout streak since 2021.
SOCIAL MEDIA
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