Queens (NY) showcased its offensive prowess, taking down UNC Greensboro 101-94 at Curry Arena. The Knights' high-powered attack was on full display, with Chris Ashby pacing the team with 18 points. Ashby was one of three Queens (NY) players to score in double figures, as Yoav Berman added 17 points and 6 rebounds, and Avantae Parker chipped in with 14 points and 5 rebounds.
The first half was all Queens (NY), as they built a 51-39 lead behind a blistering 51-point outburst. UNC Greensboro struggled to keep pace, but KJ Younger's 22 points kept the Spartans within striking distance. Younger was aided by Justin Neely's 19 points and 8 rebounds, as well as Donald Whitehead Jr.'s 14 points. Despite their best efforts, UNC Greensboro couldn't overcome the deficit, ultimately falling by 7 points.
The second half saw UNC Greensboro mount a comeback, outscoring Queens (NY) 55-50. However, the Knights' lead proved insurmountable, and they held on for the 101-94 victory. Queens (NY)'s ability to balance its scoring attack was the difference, as they placed three players in double figures. In contrast, UNC Greensboro relied heavily on Younger and Neely, who accounted for over half of the team's points.
The win improves Queens (NY) to 12-9 on the season, while UNC Greensboro falls to 8-13. With this result, Queens (NY) notches a Quadrant 4 win, which may not significantly boost their tournament resume but does help to pad their overall record. For UNC Greensboro, this loss is classified as a Quadrant 3 defeat, which is somewhat more forgivable given the difference in net ranking between the two teams.
As the season wears on, Queens (NY) want to build on this performance and make a push for a stronger postseason position. With a net ranking of 197, the Knights still have work to do to become a serious tournament contender. However, with their high-powered offense and balanced attack, they have the potential to make some noise in their conference. For UNC Greensboro, the loss is a setback, but they can take solace in the fact that they were able to hang with a more highly-ranked opponent for much of the game. With a net ranking of 307, the Spartans face an uphill climb to become tournament-eligible, but they can still use this game as a building block for the rest of their season.