Men's Basketball Improves to 3-1 in the GNAC After Defeating Regis, 88-63

- WESTON, MASS: The Anna Maria Men's Basketball team took down Regis College this afternoon in conference, action to improve to 3-1 in the GNAC.  

 THE BASICS:

- Date: 1-25-2020

- Score: Anna Maria 88, Regis 63

- Records: Regis (6-11, 2-2 GNAC), Anna Maria (6-11, 3-1 GNAC)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

-  The Pride grabbed a quick lead over the AMCATS that they were able to extend to as many as five points. Regis held their lead until the 8:29 mark in the first half when Anna Maria closed the gap to tie it up 19-19. The home team would not see a lead for the rest of the contest.  

- The 'CATS took the lead and pushed it to ten points before carrying a nine-point lead into the locker room.

-  The AMCATS came out firing on all cylinders as they forced the game to be lopsided in their favor by 21 points with 9:17 left. 

- Anna Maria's top three all had big games, Bobby Perette (Marshfield, MA) finished with a game high 25 points as he now sits a 969 career points with eight games remaining. Mike Rapoza (Charlton, MA) continued his NCAA division III most double-doubles with 20 points and 15 rebounds. Ralph Grasso (Marlborough, MA) finished with a season high 18 points.  

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

-  The AMCATS shot 49.3% from the field and 52.2% from behind the arc.

-  Regis finished shooting 38.2% from the field and 25.9% from 3-point territory.

-  Marc Trinidad finished with a team high 17 points to go along with 9 rebounds and 3 assists.

- Perette had his 25 points, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds.

- Rapoza had 20 points, 15 rebounds, and 4 blocks. 
UP NEXT:

- Anna Maria returns to action Wednesday against Emmanuel for a 6:00 pm GNAC bout in the Fuller Center.

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