Royals Edge Bisons in Tight ASUN Contest

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Magda Freire scored 17 points and Queens (N.C.) closed on a 24-point fourth quarter to edge Lipscomb 70-66 in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at Allen Arena.

The Royals, who trailed by three entering the final period, used a 10-of-22 performance from 3-point range to secure the road victory. Molly Heard led all scorers with 28 points for the Bisons.

Both teams are now 9-16 overall. Lipscomb led 31-27 at halftime behind Heard’s 15 first-half points, but Queens outscored the Bisons 43-35 after the break. The Royals’ defense forced 14 turnovers, converting them into 12 points.