WESTON, Mass. - Going up against 15-of-29 shooting from beyond the arc, Emmanuel men's basketball fell on Wednesday night, 94-72, to the Regis Pride in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) play at the Higgins Center. Regis's 15 made three-point shots are the most makes in the program's 18-year history.

Regis opened up the contest with an 11-2 scoring run featuring three three-pointers from the Pride. Emmanuel came within ten points at 28-18 after a free throw from Mahari Gurrier would decrease the Saints deficit. Both teams went point for point just before Regis went on a 5-0 run, extending its lead by 16. Despite six consecutive points from Emmanuel with two layups and two free throws, the Saints weren't able to hold on as the Pride extended its lead with two three-pointers from Russell Rau, and one from Aamyr Sullivan, closing the first half with a 48-34 lead.

Emmanuel fought back to bring its deficit back into single digits just before the midway point of the second half. However, a timely three-pointer from Rau followed by a free throw would extend the Pride lead with 11 points. A 10-5 run from the Pride would enhance the lead at 81-57 with Gehrig Brynda coining three three-pointers. 

Despite the Saint's efforts, Regis continued to press its offense, ultimately finish with a 94-72 final.

Rau hit six three-pointers with four of them in the first half, while contributing nine rebounds, two blocks and two steals, totaling 33 points. Brynda collected 16 points with five rebounds, while Sullivan added 13 points, four rebounds and eight assists.

Damani Williams led the Saints with 17 points, while Cameron Snowden and Noah Beaudet collected 10 points apiece.

Regis (6-12, 1-6 GNAC) is scheduled to host Lasell University on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 3:00 p.m. while Emmanuel (2-16, 1-6 GNAC) will host Dean College on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 1:00 p.m.

**Portions of this release courtesy Regis College Athletic Communications Office