Queens University of Charlotte Men's Basketball was scheduled to conclude a three-game road trip on Tuesday, Nov. 10, against No. 23 ranked BYU. The matchup was set for 9:00 p.m. ET at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah.
The game marked the fourth different time zone the Royals have played in this season, following trips to Winthrop (EST), Loyola Marymount (PST), and Oklahoma State (CST). This contest was the second meeting between Queens and Brigham Young in series history, following a 99-55 victory for BYU during their 2024 meeting.
BYU entered the matchup with a 2-0 record and a No. 23 national ranking. The Cougars, led by third-year head coach Kevin Young, have reached back-to-back NCAA Tournaments, including a Sweet 16 run in 2025. The team features preseason All-American Robert Wright III, who recorded a career-high 35 points in a recent win over Ohio State, alongside freshman Bruce Branch III and transfers Collin Chandler, Tyler Betsey, Jaxon Kohler, and Jake Wahlin.
Queens enters the matchup with a 2-1 record and was recently named the preseason favorite in the Atlantic Sun coaches' poll. Nasir Mann was named the ASUN Player of the Week following a 28-point performance in a win over Loyola Marymount. Mann is currently averaging 19.3 points per game and shooting 61.8% from the floor.
Other notable players for the Royals include Avantae Parker, the preseason Defensive Player of the Year, and Jordan Watford. The team also features freshman contributors Caleb Jones and Nic McLean, who combined for 29 points off the bench during a recent win against Winthrop.
The Royals' schedule includes several matchups against P4 opponents in the 2026-27 season. Following their road trip, Queens is scheduled to host the Wofford Terriers for a home opener at Curry Arena on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 2:00 p.m. ET.
Queens will host Wofford on Saturday, Nov. 14, with the game scheduled for 2:00 p.m. ET and streaming live on ESPN+.
