2014-15 Regis College Men's Basketball News

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LANG, TAGGER JR. NAMED TO NABC HONORS COURT
LANG, TAGGER JR. NAMED TO NABC HONORS COURT

The Regis College men’s basketball team had a pair of its players named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches 2014-15 Honors Court, it was announced earlier this week. The NABC Honors Court recognizes the talents and gifts that players possess off the court, and the hard work they exhibit in the classroom.

PRIDE FALL JUST SHORT AT #10 DICKINSON
PRIDE FALL JUST SHORT AT #10 DICKINSON

Regis College did not disappoint in their first NCAA Tournament game, nearly upsetting #10 Dickinson College, before falling 74-64 in the First Round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Friday night.

JEAN-GILLES, TAGGER JR. NAMED ALL-NECC
JEAN-GILLES, TAGGER JR. NAMED ALL-NECC

The Regis College men’s basketball team had two players named to the New England Collegiate Conference All-Conference Teams on Monday morning. Sophomore forward Sam Jean-Gilles led the selections with an All-NECC First Team nod, while junior guard Jeff Tagger Jr. (Brockton, Mass.) received an All-NECC Second Team selection.

REGIS TRAVELS TO DICKINSON FOR NCAA FIRST ROUND
REGIS TRAVELS TO DICKINSON FOR NCAA FIRST ROUND

The Regis College men’s basketball team, fresh off their first New England Collegiate Conference Championship, will travel to Dickinson College for an NCAA Tournament First Round game on Friday night at 7:30 p.m.

Photo courtesy of Mike Davis
MONTS NAMED PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Regis College junior guard Jordan Monts (Springfield, Mass.) has been named the New England Collegiate Conference Player of the Week in Men’s Basketball it was announced on Monday morning.

THIRD TIMES A CHARM: PRIDE BEAT SVC, WIN FIRST NECC CHAMPIONSHIP
THIRD TIMES A CHARM: PRIDE BEAT SVC, WIN FIRST NECC CHAMPIONSHIP

The No. 2 seed Regis College men’s basketball team pulled an upset during the New England Collegiate Conference Championship shocking No. 1 seed Southern Vermont College 74-72 on Saturday night at the Mountaineer Athletic Center. The victory was the Pride’s first NECC Championship since joining the conference in 2011 and they handed the Mountaineers who were previously undefeated in NECC play their first conference loss. The loss also snapped Southern Vermont’s 16 game win streak.

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STRONG SECOND HALF PROPELS PRIDE TO CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

Led by a strong second half, the No. 2 seed Regis College Men's basketball team defeated No. 6 seed Daniel Webster 75-59 on Saturday evening, during the NECC Semifinals hosted by Southern Vermont College. With the win the Pride earn their 18th victory of the season and with the loss, the Eagles fall to 11-16, 7-10, NECC.

PRIDE GRAB #2 SEED, EARN 1ST ROUND BYE
PRIDE GRAB #2 SEED, EARN 1ST ROUND BYE

The Regis College men’s basketball team has earned the No. 2 seed in the upcoming New England Collegiate Conference men’s basketball tournament, it was announced on Sunday night. The Pride has earned a bye and will play in the NECC Semifinals next Friday night at Southern Vermont College.

Photo courtesy of Mike Davis
WHEELOCK SLIPS PAST PRIDE IN OT

The Regis College men's basketball team suffered a 78-76 heart-breaking loss in over time to Wheelock College on Thursday night in New England Collegiate Conference action. The Pride wrap up the regular season at 17-8 overall and 12-4 in the NECC, and have clinched the No. 2 seed in the upcoming NECC Tournament.

PRIDE PULL OUT WIN ON SENIOR NIGHT
PRIDE PULL OUT WIN ON SENIOR NIGHT

Regis College overcame a late second half deficit to rally for a 58-50 victory over Lesley University on Tuesday night in New England Collegiate Conference men's basketball action in Weston, Mass.

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PRIDE STAY HOT, PUSH WIN-STREAK TO SEVEN

Regis College made it seven straight wins as the Pride went on the road to grab a 71-55 victory over Elms College on Saturday afternoon in a New England Collegiate Conference men's basketball game.

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STRONG SECOND STANZA PROPELS PRIDE TO SIXTH STRAIGHT WIN

Regis College held on late to defeat Lesley University 55-51 tonight in New England Collegiate Conference action at the Nicholas Athletic Center. The win improves the Pride to 15-7 on the year and 10-3 in NECC play while the Lynx fall to 2-19 overall and 2-10 in the conference.

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PRIDE POST WIRE-TO-WIRE WIN OVER NEWBURY

Regis College never trailed in a 71-57 victory over Newbury College on Saturday afternoon in a New England Collegiate Conference men's basketball game.

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SIX NET DOUBLE-FIGURES AS PRIDE WIN IN OT

Six players scored in double-figures to lead Regis College to a 91-88 win in overtime over Mitchell College in a New England Collegiate Conference men's basketball game on Thursday night. The Pride improve to 13-7 overall and 8-3 in the NECC, while Mitchell falls to 8-10 and 5-5 in league games.

Photo courtesy of Mike Davis
PRIDE RALLY LATE, STUN BECKER

Regis College rallied from a 10 point second half deficit to slip by Becker College, 59-56, in a New England Collegiate Conference men's basketball game on Tuesday night in Weston, Mass. The Pride have now won three-straight to improve to 12-7 overall and 7-3 in the NECC, while the Hawks fall to 9-9 and 4-5 in league games.

Photo courtesy of Mike Davis
REGIS HOLDS OFF DWC, 64-58

Regis College improved to 11-7 overall and 6-3 in the New England Collegiate Conference with a 64-58 victory over Daniel Webster College on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles fall to 6-11 overall and 3-6 in league games with the setback.