DENVER, Colo. – The Regis University Men's Basketball team faced the University of Colorado Colorado Springs in an RMAC matchup, falling 85–74. The Rangers drop to 2-22 overall (1-17 RMAC), while the Mountain Lions improve to 15-11 (10-8 RMAC).
HOW IT HAPPENED
Cooper Frith opened the scoring for Regis with a layup, followed by a jumper from
Gunner Walters. Walters later connected from beyond the arc, while Frith added a driving layup and
Luke Soden knocked down a three-pointer to keep the Rangers within striking distance. Despite the early offensive rhythm, UCCS held an 18–14 lead midway through the half.
Dylan Forbord converted a pair of free throws, and
Logan Flores-Peoples finished a layup off a pass from
Nick Marabito. Regis continued to attack the paint with layups from Soden and Marabito, and Walters capitalized on a UCCS turnover with a transition bucket. Marabito closed the half strong, scoring the final six points for the Rangers, but Regis trailed 36–32 at the break.
Frith opened the second half with a three-pointer, while Walters added a layup, and Soden converted an and-one opportunity to cut the deficit to 46–44. Walters tied the game with another layup, and Marabito gave Regis its first lead of the half with a jumper. Soden and Walters then hit back-to-back three-pointers to keep the Rangers within one, 59–58. UCCS responded with a 7–0 run to regain control, but Walters stopped the momentum with two free throws. Frith added a jumper to pull Regis within three, 73–70, late in the game. However, the Mountain Lions closed the contest on a strong run to secure the 85–74 victory.
GAME NOTES
Soden led Regis with 26 points.
Walters followed with 16 points, Marabito added 14, and Frith (11).
Forbord grabbed nine rebounds.
Marabito dished out four assists.
RU scored 40 points in the paint while UCCS scored 34.
UP NEXT
The Rangers head to Colorado School of Mines on Tuesday, February 24
th, at 7:30 pm.
