The Riverland Community College men’s basketball team beat Northland (13-15 overall) 70-61 to open the Regional Tournament in Anoka Friday.

Deandre Anderson had 21 points and four rebounds in the win for RCC (23-5 overall).

RCC scoring: Deandre Anderson, 21; Kwantez Simmons, 14; Montrell Jacobs, 11; Deandre Raggs, 9; Jalen Smith, 7; Terrell Smith, 6; Nyagoa Obany, 2; free throws: 79 percent (11-for-14)