2015-16 Regis Men's Basketball Headlines

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TAGGER JR. REPRESENTS REGIS ON ALL-NECC TEAM
TAGGER JR. REPRESENTS REGIS ON ALL-NECC TEAM

The Regis College men's basketball team had one player named to the New England Collegiate Conference All-Conference Team on Monday morning. Senior guard Jeff Tagger Jr. (Brockton, Mass.) received an All-NECC Third Team selection while fellow co-captain Jordan Monts (Springfield, Mass.) was named to the All-Sportsmanship Team.

#5 PRIDE FALL TO #1 MOUNTAINEERS IN NECC SEMIS
#5 PRIDE FALL TO #1 MOUNTAINEERS IN NECC SEMIS

The #5 seed Regis College men’s basketball team dropped a 73-68 decision to #1 seed Southern Vermont College Friday night in a rematch of the 2015 NECC Championship.

DEFENSE SPURNS PRIDE COMEBACK, DEFEAT DWC IN OT
DEFENSE SPURNS PRIDE COMEBACK, DEFEAT DWC IN OT

After trailing by eight at the end of the first half and by as many as 10 in the second, fifth-seeded and defending New England Collegiate Conference tournament champion Regis rallied to force overtime in the closing minute of regulation and outscored fourth-seeded Daniel Webster 12-6 in overtime in posting an 80-74 victory in the first round of the 2016 conference championship tournament Tuesday night at Mario Vagge Gymnasium.

PRIDE EARN 5TH SEED, TRAVEL TO DANIEL WEBSTER TOMORROW
PRIDE EARN 5TH SEED, TRAVEL TO DANIEL WEBSTER TOMORROW

The Regis College men’s basketball team earned the #5 seed in the upcoming New England Collegiate Conference Tournament to be held this week.

PRIDE WRAP UP REGULAR SEASON WITH SENIOR NIGHT WIN
PRIDE WRAP UP REGULAR SEASON WITH SENIOR NIGHT WIN

The Regis College men’s basketball team ended their 2015-16 regular season with a 68-61 senior night victory over New England Collegiate Conference opponent Wheelock College on Thursday evening. Regis finishes the year with an 11-14, 8-8 NECC mark and the loss drops the Wildcats to 5-18, 3-12 NECC.

Hector Heredia (Photo Courtesy of Mike Davis)
PRIDE CLINCH NECC TOURNAMENT BID WITH WIN OVER LESLEY

The Regis College men’s basketball team booked their trip to the New England Collegiate Conference Tournament on Tuesday evening with a 81-73 victory over Lesley University. The win moved the Pride to 10-14, 7-8 NECC and the loss dropped the Lynx to 5-19 and 4-11 in conference play.

Ademola Afonja
AFONJA NAMED TOP ROOKIE FOR SECOND STRAIGHT WEEK

Regis College freshman forward Ademola Afonja (Staten Island, N.Y.) has been named the New England Collegiate Conference Rookie of the Week in Men’s Basketball it was announced on Monday afternoon.

REGIS FALLS IN OVERTIME TO ELMS, 93-90
REGIS FALLS IN OVERTIME TO ELMS, 93-90

The Elms College men’s basketball team outlasted host Regis College, 93-90, in overtime, during a New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) tilt at Higgins Court Saturday afternoon. With the win, the Blazers move to 12-10, and 10-3 in the NECC, while Regis drops at 6-8 in the league and 9-14 overall.

AFONJA RECEIVES SECOND NECC ROOKIE AWARD
AFONJA RECEIVES SECOND NECC ROOKIE AWARD

Regis College freshman forward Ademola Afonja (Staten Island, N.Y.) has been named the New England Collegiate Conference Rookie of the Week in Men’s Basketball it was announced on Monday afternoon.

SPREAD OUT SCORING AIDS REGIS IN NECC WIN
SPREAD OUT SCORING AIDS REGIS IN NECC WIN

Led by 14 points off the bench from sophomore forward Jawaun Lewis (Jacksonville, Fla.), the Regis College men’s basketball team earned a 66-52 win over New England Collegiate Conference opponent Newbury College Saturday afternoon on Higgins Court. The victory moves the Pride to 9-13, 6-7 NECC and the loss drops the Nighthawks to 2-19, 1-11 NECC.

EFFICIENT SHOOTING HELPS PRIDE SINK MARINERS
EFFICIENT SHOOTING HELPS PRIDE SINK MARINERS

The Regis College men’s basketball team scored 91 points, their highest scoring output of the season, to defeat New England Collegiate Conference rival Mitchell College 91-79 Thursday evening on Higgins Court. The Pride move to 8-13, 5-7 NECC with the victory and the Mariners sink to 7-10, 5-5 NECC with the setback.

CREDLE'S DAGGER HALTS WINNING STREAK
CREDLE'S DAGGER HALTS WINNING STREAK

Becker College defeated Regis College 63-57 in New England Collegiate Conference men’s basketball action Tuesday night at the Leicester Gymnasium. The win lifts the Hawks record to 10-8 (7-2 NECC) while the Pride fall to 7-13 (4-7 NECC). The setback ends the Crimson and Gold’s three game winning streak.

Sam Jean-Gilles recorded his third double-double of the year in 37 minutes off the bench
REGIS RESERVES PLAY KEY ROLE IN THIRD STRAIGHT WIN

Sam Jean-Gilles (Melrose, Mass) chalked up a team-high 18 points and 10 rebounds as the Regis College men’s basketball team won their third consecutive game as they defeated New England Collegiate Conference opponent Daniel Webster College 63-56 in overtime on Saturday afternoon. The victory, improved the Crimson and Gold’s record to 7-12, 4-6 NECC and the setback dropped the Eagles record to 7-11, 4-5 NECC.

Ademola Afonja
REGIS CLAWS WHEELOCK, EARN SECOND VICTORY THIS WEEK

The Regis College men’s basketball team earned their second victory of the week defeating New England Collegiate Conference opponent Wheelock College 68-58 on Thursday evening. The victory, the Pride’s second in a row improves their record to 6-12, 3-6 NECC and the loss drops the Wildcats to 5-12, 3-6 NECC.

BALANCED SCORING AND STRONG SHOOTING HELP PRIDE END LOSING STREAK
BALANCED SCORING AND STRONG SHOOTING HELP PRIDE END LOSING STREAK

Jeff Tagger Jr. (Brockton, Mass.) chalked up nine points, seven rebounds and five assists as the Regis College men’s basketball team snapped a four game losing streak with a 74-57 victory over New England Collegiate Conference opponent Lesley University Tuesday evening on Higgins Court. With the victory, the Pride jump to 5-12, 2-6 NECC and the setback drops the Lynx to 4-15, 3-7 NECC.

MOUNTAINEERS CLIMB PAST PRIDE, 76-64
MOUNTAINEERS CLIMB PAST PRIDE, 76-64

Southern Vermont College shot 50.9% from the court and 52.6% from long range as the Mountaineers remained unbeaten in the New England Collegiate Conference with a 76-64 victory over the Regis College men’s basketball team on Saturday afternoon. The loss, the Crimson and Gold’s fourth in a row, drops their record to 4-12, 1-6 NECC and the victory improves Southern Vermont’s mark to 15-3, 9-0 NECC.