Purdue has added a quality mid-major opponent to its 2026-27 non-conference schedule. It was reported on Friday that the Boilermakers will host Cal Baptist as part of its home slate next season. College basketball insider Jon Rothstein reported the news on Friday. Purdue and Cal Baptist will meet at Mackey Arena on Dec. 21. This is the third game against a mid-major opponent that Purdue has been working to schedule for the 2026-27 campaign. Last week, it was reported that the Boilers have been working to finalize agreements with Valparaiso and Illinois State , both of which are out of the Missouri Valley Conference. Last season, Cal Baptist earned the WAC's automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament after winning the conference tournament. The Lancers received a No. 13 seed in March Madness and were defeated by No. 4 Kansas 80-68 in the opening round. California Baptist Lancers guard Dominique Daniels Jr. (1).…