When the Crowd Gets Quiet: The Hidden Pressure of College Athletics

By: Natalie Dempsey

Outlets: Queens University News Service

Published: March 19, 2026

Words: 919

Last Updated: 2 days ago

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On game nights at Queens University of Charlotte, Curry Arena is alive. Students jump to their feet, music pumps through the gym and every made 3-pointer is met with a cheer. That energy was even higher earlier this month as guard Chris Ashby made 10 3-pointers and scored 34 points, leading Queens University to its first Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament title since joining Division I in 2022. That win secured a spot …

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