In a thrilling contest on Thursday night, the Queens Royals triumphed over the Stetson Hatters with a score of 96-87. Leo Colimerio shone in the game, leading his team with an impressive 27 points, while also contributing six rebounds and five assists to the victory. The Royals, now holding an 8-6 record and kicking off their Atlantic Sun Conference play at 1-0, found strong support from Chris Ashby, who netted 24 points, demonstrating his sharpshooting skills by making 8 of 13 attempts from three-point range. Kalib Mathews also made notable contributions, scoring 11 points with an efficient shooting performance of 5 for 7, including hitting 1 of 3 from beyond the arc.

On the opposing side, Jordan Wood led the Hatters with a solid 25 points, also securing two steals during the match. Mehki was another key player for Stetson, finishing with 23 points, while Abramo Canka added 12 points and recorded two blocks for his team. The Hatters are now at 2-12 overall and opened their Atlantic Sun Conference play with a record of 0-1.

This exciting clash showcased the competitive spirit and skill of both teams, with several standout performances highlighting the players’ abilities on the court. As the season progresses, fans can expect more thrilling matchups as teams vie for prominence in the conference standings.