April 4th Charlotte NC - The Queen City Vipers pulled away late to secure a 122–110 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Saturday afternoon at Arbor Glenn, using a dominant fourth quarter to separate themselves in what was a tightly contested game through three periods. Queen City came out strong, taking a 34–26 lead after the first quarter, but Carolina responded in the second. The Panthers tightened up defensively and controlled the pace, outscoring the Vipers 32–19 to take a 58–53 lead into halftime. The back-and-forth continued in the third quarter, with Queen City edging closer behind steady scoring, but Carolina still held a slim advantage heading into the fourth. That’s where the game shifted decisively. The Vipers exploded for 42 points in the final quarter, overwhelming Carolina down the stretch with offensive efficiency and second-chance opportunities. Their ability to control the glass and convert late possessions proved to be the difference as they closed the game on a strong run. Queen City was led by a balanced scoring attack. Anthony Ray paced the team with 27 points while adding 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Demetrius Richardson added 26 points on an efficient 11-of-22 shooting, and Tyrik Grayson contributed 21 points, including key perimeter shots that helped fuel the fourth-quarter surge. Ibn Short chipped in 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Hykeem Richardson added 17 points, giving the Vipers five players in double figures. As a team, Queen City shot 45.0% from the field and dominated the glass with 54 total rebounds, creating extra possessions that wore down the Panthers late. Carolina was led by a standout performance from Teus Anderson, who finished with a game-high 41 points, knocking down 9 three-pointers and shooting efficiently from the field. Jaylen Quick added 17 points and 12 rebounds, while Sidney Knox contributed 13 points and 9 assists. Despite the strong individual efforts, the Panthers struggled to match Queen City’s depth and fourth-quarter execution. Carolina shot 42.5% from the field and 22.6% from three, but their inability to contain Queen City’s late offensive push ultimately proved costly. With the win, the Vipers showcased their offensive firepower and depth, turning a close contest into a convincing 12-point victory behind a statement fourth quarter.