The Queens Royals (5-8, 0-0 ASUN) will attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when hosting the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (4-9, 0-0 ASUN) on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Curry Arena. This contest is at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
Queens fell to Auburn 106-65 on the road in its most recent game. Its top performers were Nasir Mann (13 PTS, 40.00 FG%) and Isaiah Henry (9 PTS, 50.00 FG%). Eastern Kentucky lost to Wichita State 88-57 on the road in its most recent game. Its top performers were Montavious Myrick (12 PTS, 30.77 FG%) and Turner Buttry (10 PTS, 50.00 FG%, 2-5 from 3PT).
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Queens vs. Eastern Kentucky: How to watch on TV or live stream
- Game day: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Arena: Curry Arena
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: ESPN+ – Watch NOW
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Royals vs. Colonels odds and spread
- Spread Favorite: Royals (-5.5)
- Moneyline: Queens (-190), Eastern Kentucky (+155)
- Total: 164.5 points
College basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 3:33 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
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