The 16th-ranked Queens University of Charlotte Royals took care of business against South Atlantic Conference opponent Coker securing an 18-13 win this afternoon. With the result Queens moves to 4-3 overall and 4-1 in conference play. Tyler Ewen was an overwhelming presence all game producing a masterful double hat trick leading all scorers on both sides. Quinn Tallant was unrelenting and didn't squander opportunities finishing with four goals and a pair of assists. Kealan Pilon chipped in a quiet four points on two goals and two assists. Once again, the Royals attack trio was integral in the team's success accounting for 66 percent of the offensive output. Jack O'Grady and Callin Harris each finished with two points, O'Grady on a goal and an assist, Harris on two goals. Ewen kicked things off for the Royals just after the 12-minute mark to tie the contest at 1-1. Queens' offense would fall dormant for the next eight minutes as Coker jumped out to an early 3-1 lead. The Royals found their groove once more with four minutes left in the opening frame as a furious run ensued. Queens produced five goals to close out the quarter including an incredible pair of Tallant goals not even eight seconds part. The Royals held a 6-3 advantage going into the second. Queens jumped all over two early Cobra penalties adding two goals to their lead in the first minute of the quarter. The Royals offense then slipped into another eight-minute lull getting out scored 3-1 and allowing Coker to gain some momentum. Queens would come alive at the end of the quarter once again scoring three in the final six minutes to take a 12-7 lead into halftime. The Royals came out of the dressing room with only one thing on their minds. Queens' offense went into a frenzy as the well-oiled machine opened the second half scoring four unanswered goals over the half's first seven minutes. A pair of Royals goals in the last two minutes of the third quarter would cap a dominant showing as Queens took a commanding 18-8 lead into the fourth. Queens failed to score in the final frame, but their 10-goal buffer proved sufficient, as the Royals were able to hold on and see out the 18-13 victory. Both teams were not afraid to shoot as total shots were tallied 53-43 in favor of Coker. Each side also found it difficult to hold onto the ball as both teams committed over 20 turnovers. Queens found some success in the clearing game going 22-28 for a 78 percent success rate. Coker finished the day 17-25 for a 68 percent success rate. Neither side shied away from the ground war as each team came away with over 35 ground balls. Additionally, the Royals ended up winning 15-33 on face offs. Kyle Hornik collected today's win in goal after totaling 17 saves in just under 48 minutes of play. The Queens Royals are back in action Saturday March 27 as the team travels to Greeneville, Tennessee to play Tusculum University. The game is set for a 3 p.m. start.