Regis Men Fall 70-66 to Newman (Kan.) University at Colorado Mines Thanksgiving Classic

Golden, Colo.: The Regis University Ranger men's basketball team fell tonight to Newman University (Kan.) 70-66 at the Colorado Mines Thanksgiving Classic.  The Rangers had three in double figures but shot just 38 percent from the field in the loss.

The first half was tightly contested as neither team had more than a six-point lead and with a seven-point run late in the half the Rangers was able to take a 31-30 lead heading into the lockerroom.

Newman took the lead early in the second half but Regis was able to tie the game twice in the second half.  With 15:07 left in the game Newman (3-2) held a 39-35 lead after a layup by the Rangers' Bill Brandenburg.  Over the next five minutes Newman went on a 15-2 to open up the game.

Regis (1-2) responded with a 16-4 run to cut the deficit to 60-55 with just 3:56 remaining in the game. Regis cut the lead to two points on three separate occassions the last one occurring with just three seconds left after junior guard  Jason Burke-Kavros hit a three-pointer, but two free throws by Newman put the final touch on the 70-66 win.

Regis had the upper hand in the rebounding battle as they hauled down 18 offensive rebounds and 43 total to 37 compared to Newman.  Burke-Kavros led the Rangers with 19 points and three assists.  Senior guard Andy Pokorny was next tallying 18 points including three three pointers.  Junior center Brandenburg had 14 points and a team-high seven rebounds to go along with three steals.

Regis will take on Northwest Nazarene tomorrow at Lockridge Arena in their second game of the Colorado Mines Thanksgiving Classic.

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