2006-07 Kalamazoo College Men's Basketball

November 26, 2006

KALAMAZOO - The Kalamazoo College men's basketball team won its home opener 78-65 over Benedictine Univ. (Ill.) on Sunday. Kalamazoo led 45-32 at halftime, and pulled out to a 52-32 lead early in the second half. Benedictine twice cut the Kalamazoo lead to nine points, but the Hornets continued to respond by maintaining the double-digit lead.

Kalamazoo shot 45.8 percent from the field while making 8-of-21 three-pointers. The Hornets sank 16-of-23 free throws. Benedictine was held to 32.9 percent shooting while making just 6-of-26 three-pointers. The Eagles were 13-of-18 at the line.

Kalamazoo held a 45-41 rebounding edge while also blocking five shots.

Pat Clancy led Kalamazoo with 23 points on 9-of-13 shooting with 4-of-6 three-pointers. Clancy also had five assists and three steals. Henry McCain scored 13 points and had a dunk in the early minutes of the game and an alley-oop near the end of the game. McCain also had 12 rebounds, four assists and two blocked shots. Damon Krohn scored eight points while Mat Kellogg and Tyler Worst finished with seven points apiece.

Jared Bailey led Benedictine with 19 points and seven rebounds on 7-of-20 shooting. Dan Klecan and Travis Wilson each scored 11 points.

Kalamazoo returns to action on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at home against Manchester College.

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