Queens defeats Jacksonville 51-77

Queens Dominates Jacksonville in Conference Thriller, 77-51

In a statement win, the Queens team (away) cruised to a convincing 26-point victory over their conference counterparts, the Jacksonville (home) Jaguars, 77-51, at Swisher Gymnasium on Friday night.

The game was never close after halftime, as Queens (49.0% FG, 48.0% 3PT) built on its 41-22 lead to outscore Jacksonville (37.0% FG, 21.0% 3PT) by a margin of 36 points in the second half.

Chris Ashby led the way for Queens with an impressive 20-point performance, including 6-of-8 three-point attempts at a 75.0% clip. Maban Jabriel chipped in with 8 points and 6 rebounds, while Yoav Berman added 5 assists to complement his 6 points.

For Jacksonville, Jaylen Jones led the team with 11 points on 2-of-3 three-point shooting and 36.4% field goal percentage. Jason Thirdkill Jr. grabbed 8 rebounds and contributed 7 points, while Jaylen Jones also dished out 3 assists.

The game was dominated by Queens from the start, as they took an early lead and never looked back. The Jaguars struggled to find their rhythm, committing 13 turnovers and shooting just 37.0% from the field.

In contrast, Queens' offense clicked on all cylinders, with the team connecting on 27-of-55 field goals at a 49.0% clip. They also outrebounded Jacksonville 30-32 but held a significant edge in fast break points (9-9) and points off turnovers (25-8).

The win marks a crucial statement for Queens, which now sits atop the conference standings after a convincing victory over their rival.

Advanced Team Statistics:

* eFG%: Queens (60.9%), Jacksonville (40.4%)

* True Shooting%: Queens (61.6%), Jacksonville (41.9%)

With the game's outcome never in doubt, Queens' performance serves as a testament to the team's depth and firepower. As they continue their conference push, fans can expect more of the same from this talented squad.