CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Interstat) — Queens (N.C.) used a dominant second half to pull away from North Alabama for an 87-62 men’s basketball victory Wednesday night at Levine Center.

The Royals improved to 12-8 overall behind a balanced offensive attack. Jordan Watford scored 23 points to lead all scorers, while Yoav Berman added 20 and Avantae Parker had 18. Queens shot 53.6% from the field and a near-perfect 24 of 25 from the free-throw line.

The Lions fell to 6-12 despite 15 points from Kevin de Kovachich. North Alabama shot just 38.9% from the floor and committed 15 turnovers. Queens led 42-33 at halftime and outscored the Lions 45-29 after the break to secure the conference win.