Fight ends emotional night

By Kyle Ringo
The Metropolitan

It got ugly at Regis.

Moments after the Metro menâs basketball team lost 93-74 at Regis University on Feb. 6, a brawl between some of the schoolsâ fans spilled out of the stands and onto the side of the court.

It was all the proof needed for anyone who ever doubted the seriousness of the cross-town rivalry.

No one was seriously injured in the melee, Metroâs Sports Information Director Mark Cicero said.

Other fans and Regis school officials helped to break up the fight and escorted some of the combatants from the building.

The loss snapped a  five-game winning streak for the Roadrunners.

Regis guard Peller Sparks poured in a game-high 34 points, hitting five three-pointers and 11 of 12 free throws.
Martin Glastetter, a former Metro player now playing for Regis, made up for a lackluster performance earlier this season at Metro by scoring 21 points and pulling down 11 rebounds.

ãWe got our butts kicked the first time,ä Glastetter said, adding that he thought this game was a better indicator of how the two teams match up.

Glastetter said he enjoys playing against his former team and would

relish the opportunity to play the Roadrunners in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament.

ãThatâs who I want to play,ä Glastetter said.

Metro coach Mike Dunlap said he thought the game turned at a pivotal moment in the second half when Metro was called for an intentional foul, giving Regis two foul shots and possession of the ball.

It was rare to see an official get emotionally involved in the game, Dunlap said.
Metro plays Nebraska-Kearney on Feb. 13 at home at 7 p.m.