- Matchup: Queens Royals vs. Bellarmine Knights
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Venue: Knights Hall, Louisville, KY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Bellarmine Knights (8-13) will face off against the Queens Royals (12-10) at Knights Hall this coming Saturday.
The Queens Royals recently faced Central Arkansas and unfortunately fell short, losing 100-90. The Royals recorded a solid 50.0% field goal percentage (29 of 58) and made 17 of their 38 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, Queens converted 15 of 21 attempts for a 71.4% success rate. They secured 24 rebounds (4 offensive) and dished out 20 assists in the game while forcing the opponent into 9 turnovers and securing 4 steals. Defensively, they allowed Central Arkansas to shoot at 54.5%, making 30 out of 55 shots. Central Arkansas also tallied 15 assists and managed 9 steals. Collectively, they grabbed 29 rebounds (6 offensive, 23 defensive) but did not record any blocks. Central Arkansas achieved an impressive 82.4% at the charity stripe, making 28 of 34 shots, and succeeded with 12 of their 27 three-point attempts. The Royals committed a total of 27 personal fouls compared to 20 for Central Arkansas.
Carson Schweiger proved pivotal in this matchup, shooting 41.7% from the floor without any assists. He logged 29 minutes on the court, pulled down 3 rebounds, and scored 17 points on 5 of 12 shooting.
Currently, Queens holds a record of 12-10 for the season, averaging an impressive 83.8 points per game (51st in the nation) with a shooting percentage of 47.3%. The Royals convert 35.2% of their three-point attempts (230 of 653) and maintain a free-throw percentage of 73.8%. Collectively, Queens grabs 34.3 rebounds per game and has accumulated 357 assists this season, ranking 43rd nationwide for assists. They turn the ball over only 11.2 times per game and commit an average of 20.0 fouls.
On the defensive end, the Royals are forcing an average of 10.5 turnovers per game while drawing 18.2 personal fouls. They concede 36.4% from three-point range and rank 352nd in Division I for points allowed per game (83.9). The Royals permit opponents to shoot 46.8% overall (631 of 1,348) and average 35.2 rebounds given up. They rank 302nd in the nation for assists allowed, having surrendered 323 assists this season.
In their previous outing, the Bellarmine Knights earned a victory against West Georgia, finishing at 77-74. The Knights collected a total of 25 rebounds—19 defensive and 6 offensive. They committed 6 turnovers and achieved 5 steals in the contest. West Georgia incurred 14 personal fouls, resulting in 12 free-throw attempts for the Knights. They capitalized on 10 of those attempts, showcasing an 83.3% free-throw percentage. From beyond the arc, Bellarmine made 7 of their 20 attempts (35.0%). Overall, the Knights shot 30 out of 56, concluding with an impressive 53.6% shooting rate. However, they allowed West Georgia to convert 30 of 58 attempts, corresponding to a 51.7% shooting percentage for the opposition. The Knights permitted West Georgia to secure 30 rebounds (10 offensive) in this match.
Tyler Doyle was a notable contributor for the Knights, hitting 9 of 14 shots, resulting in a remarkable 64.3% success rate, along with 3 rebounds. He scored a total of 21 points in 32 minutes on the court while also registering 2 assists.
As the season progresses, Bellarmine holds an 8-13 record. The Knights average 16.0 personal fouls per game and maintain a charity stripe success rate of 77.6%. With a tally of 14.8 assists per game (ranking 141st in college basketball) and an average of 10.7 turnovers, Bellarmine has scored a total of 1,666 points this season (79.3 per game) while also averaging 28.2 rebounds.
Defensively, the Knights concede 38.7% on three-point attempts (246 of 635) and opponents make 73.4% of their free throws. They allow an average of 16.9 assists and 33.3 rebounds per game, ranking 348th and 103rd in Division I respectively. Bellarmine is ranked 346th in the country for points allowed per game, averaging 82.1. They force 10.8 turnovers per game while permitting teams to shoot at 48.3% from the field (349th in college basketball).
What will be the outcome of tonight’s NCAA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Back Queens
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