CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Interstat) — Avantae Parker scored 22 points and blocked six shots to lead Queens (N.C.) to an 87-81 men’s basketball victory over Lipscomb on Saturday at Levine Center.

The Royals built a 52-38 halftime lead behind efficient shooting, finishing 31 of 53 from the floor. The Bisons chipped away in the second half but could not overcome the deficit despite a 43-point second-half effort. Parker’s interior presence was pivotal for Queens, which improved to 15-12.

Yoav Berman added 16 points and seven assists for the Royals. Lipscomb, which fell to 16-11, was led by Mateo Esmeraldo’s 10 points and six assists. Queens won despite committing 17 turnovers, aided by a 58.5% shooting performance and a plus-10 margin at the free-throw line.