CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Interstat) — The Queens (N.C.) Royals opened their season with a 58-47 win over Gardner-Webb in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Monday at Levine Center. Brenae Jones-Grant led the Royals with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Queens built an early lead, outscoring Gardner-Webb 18-5 in the first quarter, and maintained control throughout. The Runnin’ Bulldogs, who opened 0-1, were led by Jaelyn Acker with eight points. Attendance was 326.