FLORENCE, Ala. (Interstat) — The Queens (N.C.) Royals overcame a halftime deficit to defeat the North Alabama Lions 85-78 in an ASUN Conference men’s basketball game Wednesday night at Flowers Hall.

North Alabama led 33-28 at halftime, but Queens erupted for 57 second-half points to secure the win before a crowd of 2,461. Kevin de Kovachich led all scorers with 23 points for the Lions. Yoav Berman paced a balanced Queens attack with 16 points, while Maban Jabriel added 14.

The victory improved Queens to 16-12 overall. North Alabama fell to 8-18.