The Queens (NY) Royals put on a show at Curry Arena, taking down the North Florida Ospreys 91-72 in a dominant performance. Carson Schwieger stole the spotlight, scoring 29 points to lead the Royals to a convincing win. The victory marked a strong outing for Queens (NY), who improved to 14-11 on the season.
Carson Schwieger's 29 Points Marked His 10th 20-Point Game of the Season
Queens (NY) set the tone early, taking a 51-50 lead into halftime. However, it was the second half where the Royals truly asserted their dominance, outscoring North Florida 40-22. The Ospreys, who fell to 6-19, were led by Mason Lee's 16 points and 6 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the high-powered Royals offense.
The CHD Scout had predicted a Queens (NY) win by 15.1 points, and the Royals exceeded those expectations with a 19-point margin of victory. The predicted score was 93-78, but the Royals' strong defensive effort in the second half held North Florida to just 22 points, falling short of the projected total.
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Jordan Watford and Yoav Berman also chipped in for Queens (NY), with Watford adding 12 points and 7 rebounds, and Berman contributing 12 points and 6 assists. For North Florida, Kamrin Oriol scored 15 points, while Nestor Dyachok added 12 points.
The win was a Quadrant 4 victory for Queens (NY), which may not carry significant weight in terms of tournament resume, but it's a step in the right direction for a team looking to build momentum. On the other hand, the loss was a Quadrant 3 defeat for North Florida, which doesn't severely hurt their resume but certainly doesn't help.
As the season enters its final stretch, Queens (NY) want to build on this performance and make a push for a strong finish. With Carson Schwieger leading the charge, the Royals have the potential to make some noise in their conference. For North Florida, the focus will be on regrouping and trying to finish the season on a high note.
The win for Queens (NY) keeps them in the mix, but their tournament chances remain a long shot. However, with a strong finish to the season, they could potentially play themselves into consideration. For now, the Royals will take the win and look to carry the momentum forward.