REGINA, Saskatchewan – The Beavers won the battle of the boards but it wasn't enough to beat back host Regina.

In their second international tour exhibition game of the week, the Minot State men's basketball team grabbed 52 rebounds, including 24 on the offensive end, but the host Cougars rallied in the second half for a 76-68 win Friday night.

For the second straight night, Minot High product Jaxon Gunville led all scorers with 17 points for the Beavers who led 52-32 at one point in the first half.

Calvin Sisk added three points and nine rebounds on the night for Minot State, which continues its four-game international tour in Canada on Saturday and Sunday playing exhibition contests at the University of Winnipeg.