SPEARFISH, S.D. – Makaleb McInnis made four late free throws as the Black Hills State University men's basketball team edged Regis University, 75-74, on Friday evening.

Fraser Malcolm recorded his third double-double of the season, scoring 17 points and pulling down 10 rebounds, while Dez Stoudamire also had 17 points to lead the Yellow Jackets (5-4, 2-3 RMAC). McInnis finished with 11, including going 4-for-4 from the charity stripe.

With less than 10 seconds left, the Green and Gold trailed, 74-71. However, McInnis was fouled and sent to the line, sinking two free throws to draw the home team within one, 74-73, with just four seconds remaining. On the inbound pass, McInnis stole the ball, getting fouled in the act. With BHSU in the double bonus, the junior transfer stepped calmly to the line, hitting both shots, and putting the Yellow Jackets up by one, 75-74, with three seconds to play. Christian Little drove the ball down the court for the Rangers (8-2, 3-2 RMAC), but his wild layup as time expired was no good, sealing the win for the Jackets.

"I am very proud of the resiliency shown by the team tonight. To be down 21 and continue to compete the rest of the way is a difficult task," said head coach Jeff Trumbauer. "Our guys showed a toughness and played a style that we need to play to have success. We made clutch plays and fought to the final buzzer. I couldn't be more proud of the team effort."

Regis led by as many as 21 points in the first half, and held a 45-32 lead at halftime. As the second half began, BHSU slowly chipped away at the Rangers' lead, pulling within two with less than 10 minutes to play. RU tried to keep the Green and Gold at arm's length, but defensive stops, excellent free throw shooting, and timely three-pointers by Malcolm and Stoudamire left the Yellow Jackets with their chance to win it in the final minute.    

BHSU shot 48.0 percent from the field (24-for-50), while RU was 40.3 percent from the floor (25-for-62). The Yellow Jackets were 8-for-17 (47.1 percent) from beyond the arc, while the Rangers were 8-for-19 (42.1 percent) on three-pointers. BHSU was 19-for-20 (95.0 percent) from the free throw line. The Green and Gold were outrebounded, 34-32.  

For the Rangers, Jarrett Brodbeck (16), Dexter Sienko (13), Christian Little (11), and Ty McGee (13) all scored in double-figures.

The Green and Gold next host Chadron State on Saturday, December 16. The RMAC match-up is slated to tipoff at 6 p.m.
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