DENVER, Colo. - The Newman women's basketball team rebounded from a disappointing first round loss, and finished in third place at the Regis Catholic Schools Tournament with a 73-54 win over the College of Saint Mary Saturday afternoon at Regis Fieldhouse in Denver, Colo.

First Round: Regis 71, Newman 45
Newman saw a two-point halftime deficit baloon into a 26-point loss in their opening round game against the hosting Regis Rangers. After trailing 28-26 at halftime, the Jets were able to score just 19 points in the second half, while the Rangers hit 15 of their 36 attempts, including four of nine attempts from long range. Newman also committed 23 turnovers in the 71-45 loss.

Monique Pitts led the Jets offensive effort in the loss. The junior came off the bench to score 14 points, while starting guard Rainey Nickel added 13 points. Jessica Forshee led all rebounders in the game with 11 boards.

Consolation Game: Newman 73, College of Saint Mary: 54
Newman put up 44 points in the first half for their most dominant first-half outing of the season, and cruised to a 73-54 win over The College of Saint Mary in Saturday's consolation game. The Jets hit 15 of their 35 attempts from the field in the first half, and drained five three-pointers, while limiting the Flames to just eight field goals in the first half. Both teams shot 25 percent in the second half, but the Jets had established too much of a lead.

Rainey Nickel's 17 points led the Jets in their first win of the season. Nickel was also one of five Jets to grab five rebounds in the game. Monique Pitts added 11 points and a game-high eight rebounds, while Melanie Brockleman finished with 10 points as the only other Jet in double figures. Newman won the battle of the boards decisively, out-rebounding CSM 58-36.

Newman will play one more game before the Thanksgiving holiday, taking on the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes Tuesday evening in a 5:30 p.m. tip-off at Fugate Gymnasium.