Mountaineers Fall to DePauw in Season Opener

GREENCASTLE, Ind. — The Berea College men's basketball team opened its 2026–27 season Sunday afternoon on the road against DePauw University, falling 96–79. Despite a strong offensive performance and a closely contested first half, the Mountaineers were unable to overcome a second-half surge by the Tigers.

Berea vs. DePauw University

The Mountaineers came out strong in their season opener, finding success offensively and keeping pace with DePauw throughout the first half. Berea entered halftime trailing by just one point, 45–44.

Berea continued to battle in the second half, but DePauw began to pull away. The Mountaineers added 35 points in the final 20 minutes but were unable to close the gap, falling 96–79.

Zach Hudson led Berea offensively with 13 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Cobi Commodore followed with 11 points, shooting a perfect 4-for-4 from the field. Nathaniel Barrow and Jayden Gist each contributed 10 points, while Zavion Douglass and Tyler Moss added nine points apiece.

As a team, Berea shot an impressive 53.6 percent from the field and 47.4 percent from three-point range. The Mountaineers also held a 36–32 advantage in points in the paint and received 26 points from their bench.

The contest featured nine lead changes and seven ties, highlighting the competitive nature of the matchup. Despite the loss, Berea showed offensive efficiency and balanced scoring in its first game of the season.

The Mountaineers will return to action Saturday, Nov. 14, when they host Webster University for their 2026–27 home opener.