Men's Basketball Rallies on Opening Night to Beat Amcats, 77-71

PAXTON, Mass. -- The Regis College men's basketball team opened up their 2025-2026 season tonight against the Amcats of Anna Maria. The Pride overcame a slow start to earn a gritty 76–71 victory.

Regis' offense delivered a balanced performance tonight, led by senior Jamir Harvey (Robbins, Ill.), who recorded a 16-point, 10-rebound double-double. Aamyr Sullivan (Middletown, N.Y.) contributed 15 points and eight assists, while Devon Reid (Queens, N.Y.) came off the bench to add 19 points on 6-of-10 shooting in his collegiate debut.

For the Amcats, Jopaul McKrieth had 26 points and 12 rebounds, and Nolan Serafin added 12 in the effort. 

How it Happened

Anna Maria opened the game strong jumping out to a 14–1 lead fueled by early baskets from Lucas Miglionico and McKrieth. Harvey sparked the offense with several layups, and Reid hit back-to-back buckets to trim the deficit. Midway through the half, Regis trailed 18–8, but improved defense and rebounding helped narrow the gap. Around the eight minute mark, Harvey and Sullivan would start a 14–2 run for the Pride to give them the brief lead (26–24), but Anna Maria responded, ending the half up 31-29.

Anna Maria opened the second half with early baskets pushing the lead to 38–33. From there, the Pride seized control with a dominant run fueled by perimeter shooting and defensive stops. With under nine minutes to play, Sullivan and Gehrig Brynda combined for 13 points before a Reid three gave the Pride their frist double-digit lead at 65-55. Anna Maria battled back, trimming the margin to single digits late, but Regis sealed the win at the free-throw line in the final minute to steal the 77-71 victory. 

Inside the Numbers

• In tonight's victory, four different members of the Pride had double digit points.
• Tonight's win brings the Pride's record to 3-1 on opening night over the last 4 seasons, as well as Jamir Harvey's second season in a row opening with a double-double.
• All 13 of Gehrig Brynda's (Deerfield, Mass.) points came in the Pride's second half rally. 

Up Next

The men's basketball team hits the road to face Salve Regina on Friday, November 14th at Curry College for the Autism Acceptance Classic.