Led by Jordan Watford’s 23 points, the Queens Royals defeated the North Alabama Lions 87-62 on Wednesday. The Royals improved to 12-8 with the victory and the…

CHARLOTTE, N.C.(AP) — Jordan Watford’s 23 points helped Queens defeat North Alabama 87-62 on Wednesday.

Watford shot 7 of 10 from the field and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Royals (12-8, 7-0 Atlantic Sun Conference). Yoav Berman added 20 points while shooting 8 for 16. Avantae Parker had 18 points and shot 7 of 8 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line. The Royals picked up their seventh straight victory.

The Lions (6-12, 1-6) were led in scoring by Kevin de Kovachich, who finished with 15 points. Corneilous Williams added 12 points and Canin Jefferson had 11 points.

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