In a thrilling matchup on Saturday evening, Queens secured a decisive victory against South Carolina Upstate, finishing with a score of 98-74. Chris Ashby was a standout player for the Royals, contributing 23 points to the team’s strong performance. Ashby showcased his shooting skills by hitting 8 out of 14 attempts from the floor, including 7 of 13 from beyond the arc, which helped Queens improve their record to 3-3.
Leo Colimerio also made a significant impact, scoring 11 points and grabbing five rebounds during the game. Teammate Asjon Anderson matched Colimerio’s point total, finishing with 11 points. However, Anderson’s shooting performance was less stellar as he made only 3 of 10 attempts, including a disappointing 1 for 8 from three-point range, although he did manage to hit 4 out of 8 free throws.
On the other side of the court, the Spartans struggled to keep up but were led by Breylin Garcia, who recorded 17 points along with six rebounds. Carmelo Adkins and Karmani Gregory also contributed offensively for South Carolina Upstate, each scoring 12 points. Adkins matched Garcia’s rebounding efforts, while Gregory added five assists to his performance. The Spartans now hold a record of 2-6 following this contest.
Overall, it was a compelling display of offensive talent by Queens, highlighted by Ashby’s exceptional shooting. The Royals demonstrated good teamwork and scoring distribution, which proved too much for the Spartans on this occasion.