HOLLAND, Mich. – The Kalamazoo College men's basketball team came up short in a 78-67 loss to Hope College on Saturday afternoon. The Hornets fall to 9-12 on the season and 2-8 in MIAA Conference play.
Kalamazoo shot 44.1% from the field, 37.5% at three-point range, and 81.8% on the line, while Hope hit 55%, 33.3%, and 66.7% respectively. The Hornets' bench outscored Hope's reserves 33-22, but were outrebounded 34-29 in favor of the Flying Dutchmen.
Kalamazoo's defense forced 15 turnovers, swiping five steals, and producing 13 points.
DJ Ferguson led the Hornets with 16 points on 7-8 shooting, while
Lucas Hanifan drilled four three-pointers to record 15 points for the Hornets.
Lukas Broadsword recorded his seventh double-double of the season, posting up 12 points and 12 rebounds.
Bradley Eziuka added 10 points to the Hornets' final score and
Caleb Caul an additional seven points.
Kalamazoo returns home on Wednesday, Feb. 12
th as they take on Alma at 7 p.m. for military appreciation night.
