2011-12 Regis University Men's Basketball News
May 4, 2012
Johansen and Korell Named to National Jesuit All-Academic Team
Seniors Chris Johansen and Lance Korell were each named to the six-person National Jesuit All-Academic Men's Basketball Team.
May 1, 2012
Regis Athletics Hall of Fame Asks for Nominations
After a four-year hiatus the Regis University Athletics Hall of Fame will be inducting a class in 2013. We are inviting all who know of a worthy athlete, coach or team to nominate.
February 29, 2012
Demitrius Owens Earns All-RMAC Honors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.: Men’s basketball player Demetrius Owens was named to the All-RMAC Third Team Wednesday in response to his efforts during the 2011-12 season.
February 26, 2012
Rangers Fall 81-55 to #15 Metro State in Season Finale
The Regis men concluded the 2011-2012 basketball season Saturday night with an 81-55 road loss to the Roadrunners of 15th-ranked Metro State College.
February 22, 2012
Regis University Senior Chris Johansen Earns Capital One Academic All-America Accolades
Senior forward Chris Johansen became just the second Regis University men's basketball student-athlete to earn Capital One Academic All-America and was selected on the second team.
February 17, 2012
Rangers Take 86-68 Loss on the Road to Cowboys
The Regis men fell in their first of three remaining road games Friday night to the Cowboys of New Mexico Highlands University. The Rangers (5-19, 2-18 RMAC) held a lead through much of the first half, but the Cowboys (11-13, 9-11 RMAC) rode a second half rally for the 86-68 win.
February 11, 2012
Johansen Shines on Senior Night Despite 70-62 Loss for Rangers
For seniors Lance Korell, Chris Johansen, Slobodan Jovanovic, and Myron Sanders, Saturday night tip-off against Chadron State meant saying goodbye to Regis basketball at the Fieldhouse.
February 10, 2012
Korell's Big Night Not Enough, Fall to Nebraska-Kearney 75-71
The Regis men erased an early deficit to give the home crowd an exciting finish Friday night at the Regis Fieldhouse. The Rangers (5-17, 2-16 RMAC) battled back to tie the score after trailing by 15 at one point, but the Lopers (13-8, 11-7 RMAC) eventually picked up the 75-71 win.
February 6, 2012
Ranger Offense Dominates in 78-58 Win over Colorado Christian
The weekend blizzard delayed the match-up between the Regis men and Colorado Christian by 48 hours, but it was well worth the wait for the home team and their faithful crowd. The Rangers (5-16, 2-15 RMAC) took care of business Monday night at the Regis Fieldhouse, beating the Cougars (3-18, 2-15 RMAC) 78-58.
February 4, 2012
Senior Chris Johansen Picks up Second Straight Capital One Academic All-District Honors
For the second straight season senior Chris Johansen was named to the Capital One Academic All-District VII First Team as voted on by sports information directors.
February 4, 2012
Rangers Fight 5th-Ranked Orediggers to the End, Ultimately Fall 75-66
The Regis men welcomed RMAC first-place and nationally #5 ranked Colorado School of Mines to the Regis Fieldhouse this afternoon
February 3, 2012
Snow Rearranges Weekend Basketball Schedule
Denver, Colo.: With more than a foot of snow in the Denver Metro area, the Regis University basketball game schedule has changed. There will be no games Friday night. The men will play Colorado Mines on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. with the women's game to follow at 5:00 p.m. Monday, February 6th will be the date for the Regis-Colorado Christian games with the men playing at 5:00 and the women at 7:00 p.m.
January 28, 2012
Goodlett, Owens Shine Despite Rangers Loss
The Regis men (4-15, 1-14 RMAC) fell 70-50 on the road to Western State College (9-10, 7-8 RMAC) Saturday night, but found a silver lining in suburb performances from their two team leaders.
January 27, 2012
Regis Men Fall 71-36 to Colorado Mesa
The Rangers traveled to Colorado Mesa University Friday night looking to beat the Mavericks for the second time this season, but the home team instead took revenge with a 71-36 victory.
January 21, 2012
Big Night from Owens Not Enough as Rangers Lose 83-65
The Regis men dropped their sixth straight game Saturday night at the Regis Fieldhouse, falling 83-65 to Fort Lewis College.
January 20, 2012
Regis Men Can’t Contain Adams State, Fall 82-56
The Rangers returned to the Regis Fieldhouse for the first time in two weeks Friday night to meet the Grizzlies of Adams State College. Regis looked to start a new semester with a victory at home but struggled to contain the high-tempo Grizzlies offense and fell 82-56
January 17, 2012
Chris Johansen Named First Team RMAC All-Academic; Two Others Earn Honor Roll
Senior guard Chris Johansen was today named to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference First Team All-Academic as voted on by the 14 RMAC Sports Information Directors.
January 14, 2012
Rangers Battle CSU-Pueblo but Fall 77-64
The Regis men fought hard on the road Saturday night against the ThunderWolves of Colorado State University-Pueblo, but eventually fell by a final score of 77-64.
January 13, 2012
Rangers Drop 82-60 Contest on the Road to UC-Colorado Springs
The Regis men took a tough loss on the road Friday night, falling 82-60 to the University of Colorado of Colorado Springs. The Mountain Lions (7-9, 6-4 RMAC) utilized a high-powered offense to contain the Rangers (4-10, 1-9 RMAC) throughout the game.
January 7, 2012
12th-Ranked Colorado Mines Too Much for Rangers
The Regis University men's basketball team jumped out to an early lead but couldn't hold on falling to 12-ranked Colorado Mines 80-56.
January 6, 2012
Missed Chances Down the Stretch Doom Rangers in 69-64 Loss to Colorado Christian
Missed opportunities down the stretch doom the Rangers in a 69-64 loss to Colorado Christian. Junior Demitrius Owen's fourth double-double of the season wasn't enough as the Rangers fall to 4-8 overall and 1-7 in RMAC action.
December 31, 2011
Rangers Celebrate New Year’s with Thrilling Win over Colorado Mesa
The Regis men ended 2011 on a high note Saturday night at the Regis Fieldhouse, defeating Colorado Mesa by a score of 60-58. With the win over the visiting Mavericks (7-5, 5-3 RMAC), the Rangers (4-7, 1-6 RMAC) snapped their six-game losing streak and picked up their first RMAC victory of the year.
December 30, 2011
Regis Men Fall 62-52 to Visiting Western State College
The Rangers took the court for the first time in 13 days Friday night at the Regis Fieldhouse, but failed to secure a victory against the visiting Mountaineers falling by a score of 62-52 to Western State (4-7, 2-5 RMAC)
December 17, 2011
Rangers Take #1 Metro State to the Brink but Fall 78-71
The Regis University men's basketball team took the top-ranked Metro State Roadrunners to the brink but fell to their cross-town rival 78-71.
December 11, 2011
Owens’ Big Game not Enough as Regis Men Fall 72-60 to Nebraska-Kearney
The Rangers (3-5, 0-4) ended a brief but difficult road trip Sunday afternoon, falling 72-60 to the Lopers of Nebraska-Kearney (4-3, 2-2).
December 9, 2011
Regis University Struggles in 72-58 Loss to Chadron State
The Regis men dropped their third straight contest Friday night, falling 72-58 on the road to the Chardon State Eagles. The Rangers (3-4, 0-3) again failed to contain the opposing offense as the Eagles (1-6, 1-2) produced four double-digit scorers on the night.
December 3, 2011
Regis University Men Drop High-Scoring Affair to New Mexico Highlands 84-75
The Regis men lost consecutive games for the first time this season, falling 84-75 to the New Mexico Highlands Cowboys Saturday night at the Regis Fieldhouse. The Rangers (3-3, 0-2) failed to bounce back from last night’s tough loss, allowing the Cowboys (2-3, 1-1) to claim the road victory.
December 2, 2011
Regis Men Drop RMAC Opener to Western New Mexico 80-56
The Rangers did not enter RMAC play in the manner they had hoped, dropping Friday night’s game to the Western New Mexico Mustangs by a score of 80-56. Regis (3-2, 0-1) struggled to decipher the relentless attack of Western New Mexico (1-3, 1-0), resulting in an early and permanent deficit for the home team.
November 28, 2011
Demitrius Owens Named RMAC Men's Basketball Defensive Player of the Week
Regis University junior forward Demitrius Owens today was named RMAC Defensive Player of the Week in helping the Rangers to a 2-1 record last week.
November 26, 2011
Conley's Career-High 25 Points Propels Regis to 77-69 Overtime Victory
The Rangers (3-1) claimed their third victory of the season Saturday against the visiting Sioux Falls Cougars (1-6), but needed more than 40 minutes to do so. Regulation ended in a 62-62 tie, setting the stage for an impressive overtime performance by the Regis men.
November 25, 2011
Regis Men’s Basketball Defeats Northern New Mexico 65-52
The Regis University Rangers (2-1) celebrated Black Friday in style with a convincing victory over the Northern New Mexico Eagles (0-15). Regis trailed only briefly in the first half before grabbing a permanent advantage.
November 22, 2011
Regis Men's Basketball Suffers First Loss of the Season, 84-81 to Sterling College
The Regis University men suffered their first loss of the 2011-2012 season Tuesday night at the Regis Fieldhouse, falling 84-81 to the Sterling College Warriors. Regis (1-1) held on to a slim lead in the first half, but Sterling (3-6) surged to take a permanent lead.
November 12, 2011
Men's Basketball Opens Season with 76-65 Victory over Langston University
The Regis University men's basketball team pulled away in the second half to win their season opener 76-65 over Langston (Okla.) University.
October 18, 2011
Parking for Regis Athletic Events to Change
September 29, 2011
Regis Ranked 50th in Division II by NCSA for Academics and Athletics
Regis University ranked 50th amongst all NCAA Division II schools by the NCSA, an athletic recruiting website.
September 13, 2011
Porter Billups Leadership Academy Highlighted as Chauncey Billups Earns Award
Regis University Men's Basketball Head Coach Lonnie Porter and Denver legend Chauncey Billups are highlighted in the attached video as part of Billups earning Denver University's International Bridge Builders Award. Porter, the founder of the Porter-Billups Leadership Academy welcomed Chauncey to the PBLA in 2006.
August 29, 2011
Men and Women in Service of Others
Student athletes got to work midday on Sunday, August, 28th at Rocky Mountain Park in Denver, Colo. Athletes, coaches, and athletic department members showed up ready to help out the community park in any way possible.
