LEXINGTON, Va. — In a thrilling matchup on Saturday, Queens secured a narrow 81-78 victory against VMI, highlighting key performances from their roster. Leo Colimerio was instrumental for the Royals, contributing 15 points along with seven rebounds and five assists. The Royals, who now hold a record of 4-5, also saw significant contributions from Jaxon Pollard, who scored 13 points on an efficient 6 of 8 shooting while grabbing eight rebounds. Another standout was Yoav Berman, who added 12 points to the scoreboard, making 4 of 7 attempts from the field, including a solid 3 for 6 from beyond the arc, though he struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 1 of 4.

The game remained closely contested, with VMI nearly leveling the score late in the fourth quarter. A crucial 3-pointer by TJ Johnson brought the Keydets within 77-76 with just 8 seconds on the clock. However, Queens responded decisively when Nasir Mann made a layup, extending the lead to three points with only 6 seconds remaining on the game clock.

For VMI, Rickey Bradley, Jr. was the standout performer, leading his team with 19 points and making his mark on defense with four steals. TJ Johnson also played a pivotal role, contributing 17 points, as well as six rebounds and three steals. Augustinas Kiudulas rounded out the Keydets’ scoring with 15 points as they recorded a 5-6 overall record after this closely fought contest.