KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The Kalamazoo College men's basketball team fell to Case Western Reserve University in the 2026-27 home opener at Anderson Athletic Center Saturday, 71-54.
Case Western Reserve took a 36-25 lead into halftime by shooting 46.4% from the field and 23.1% from the three-point line in the first half. The Hornets shot 25.8% from the floor and 22.2% from deep.
Midway through the second half, Kalamazoo used a 20-5 run highlighted by eight points from Andrew Caldwell to cut the deficit to 53-47. The Spartans recovered and pulled back away for the win.
CWRU outshot K, 46.3% to 28.8% from the field and 22.2% to 16.3% from three-point range. The Spartans also won the rebound battle, 54-28.
Jordan Harrison led the Hornets with 19 points, adding two steals. Dylan Gross scored 13 with a game-high four steals.
Ben VanSumeren had a team-high five rebounds with four points and two assists. Nelson Sompa led Kalamazoo in assists with four, adding three rebounds.
Kalamazoo men's basketball hits the road to play Dominican University (IL) Wednesday at 8 p.m. (7 CT) in River Forest, Ill.
