CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Interstat) — The Jacksonville women’s basketball team delivered a commanding performance Thursday night, routing Queens (NC) 91-40 at Levine Center. The Dolphins seized control with a 43-14 first half and never relented, holding the Royals to just two points in the second quarter. Comari Mitchell led Jacksonville with 16 points and nine rebounds. Mychal White added 18 points off the bench. The Dolphins’ defense forced 25 turnovers, converting them into 20 points. Ana Barreto scored 11 points for Queens. Jacksonville improved to 9-4 overall, while Queens fell to 7-7.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Interstat) — The Jacksonville Dolphins delivered a defensive masterclass, overwhelming the Queens Royals from the opening tip and cruising to a lopsided 91-40 victory in an ASUN Conference women’s basketball game Thursday night at Levine Center. The game was effectively decided in a nightmarish first half for the home team. While Jacksonville established a 22-12 lead after the first quarter, the second quarter was a historic collapse for Queens. The Royals managed just two points in the period, going 1 for 14 from the field and committing eight turnovers. Jacksonville, capitalizing on every mistake, outscored Queens 21-2 in the quarter to take a 43-14 lead into halftime. The Royals’ 14 first-half points and two-point quarter underscored an offensive futility from which they never recovered. The most important part of the game was Jacksonville’s relentless defensive pressure, which created a cascade of problems for Queens throughout the contest. The Dolphins forced 25 turnovers, converting them into 20 points, and held Queens to a dismal 26.8% shooting from the field. The Royals’ offensive rating of 49.8 points per 100 possessions highlighted the complete breakdown against Jacksonville’s defensive schemes. Conversely, the Dolphins operated with efficiency, shooting 52.9% from the floor, dominating points in the paint 54-14, and posting an offensive rating of 112.3. Comari Mitchell led a balanced Jacksonville attack with 16 points and nine rebounds, falling just shy of a double-double. Mychal White provided a game-high 18 points off the bench, while Priscilla Williams filled the stat sheet with 10 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Tatum Brown and Carmaya Bowman each added 11 points. For Queens, which struggled to find any consistent offensive rhythm, Ana Barreto of Lisbon, Portugal, finished with 11 points and seven rebounds. Alyssa Lewis added nine points. The Royals shot just 21.4% from 3-point range and were out-assisted 13-5. Jacksonville improved to 9-4 overall and evened its conference record. Queens fell to 7-7. The Dolphins’ defense set the tone early, and their offensive execution ensured the result was never in doubt after the first quarter, particularly following the decisive second-period drought they imposed on the Royals. The game’s statistical disparity was stark. Jacksonville attempted 12 more field goals and 10 more free throws, won the rebounding battle, and more than doubled Queens’ steal total. The Dolphins’ ability to generate easy baskets inside, coupled with their disruptive perimeter defense, created an insurmountable gap. Jacksonville will look to carry this momentum into its next game at West Georgia on Saturday. Queens will aim to regroup quickly as it hosts North Florida, also on Saturday.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Interstat) — A key early ASUN Conference women’s basketball matchup unfolds Thursday when the Jacksonville Dolphins visit the Queens (N.C.) Royals at Levine Center. Jacksonville (8-4, 1-0 ASUN) enters with momentum after a 72-59 conference-opening win over Lipscomb on Saturday. The Dolphins’ offense runs through guard Makiya Miller, who erupted for 21 points and six rebounds in that victory. Her scoring punch will be vital for a Jacksonville team that has shown both high-powered potential, like in a 95-point outing against Bethune-Cookman, and occasional struggles against major conference foes. The Royals (7-6, 1-1) look to rebound from a difficult 103-49 loss at Eastern Kentucky on Saturday. Queens has been strong at home this season, including a dominant 97-37 win over CarolinaU and a 60-35 victory over South Carolina Upstate in Charlotte. Forward Brenae Jones-Grant provides consistent production, averaging double figures in three of her last four games, including an 11-point, five-rebound effort in the loss to EKU. This game presents a contrast in recent trajectories. Jacksonville has won three of its last four, while Queens seeks to stabilize after a lopsided defeat. The Dolphins’ defense, which held Lipscomb to 59 points, will be tested by a Royals squad that has proven capable of efficient scoring in friendly confines. The matchup inside could be decisive. Jacksonville’s Bailey Burns and Priscilla Williams combined for 18 rebounds against Lipscomb, while Jones-Grant anchors the Royals’ frontcourt. Thursday’s contest is the first of two regular-season meetings between the programs. Following this game, Jacksonville travels to face West Georgia on Saturday, while Queens hosts North Florida.