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The Lamar Christian (Purvis, MS) varsity basketball team won Friday's home playoff game against Benton Academy (Benton, MS) by a score of 38-35.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Benton Academy----35
Lamar Christian----38
Final score provided by S. Gieger.
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Game Story

Mississippi High School Basketball - Benton Academy nipped by Lamar Christian

February 16, 2024: Purvis, MS 39475

The Lamar Christian Lions tipped the visiting Benton Academy Raiders basketball team by a final score of 38-35 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Lions face the DeSoto Thunderbirds (West Helena, AR) in a non-league game, on Saturday, February 17. Lamar Christian will attempt to move on its 30-5 season record. The Thunderbirds enter the game with a 23-4 record after their 49-28 league win over Tunica Academy (Tunica, MS).

With the defeat, Benton Academy moves to 2-4 on the year. The Raiders travel to Jackson Prep (Jackson, MS) to face the Patriots in a non-league game on Tuesday, February 20. The Patriots enter the game with a record of 22-12. Jackson Prep won 45-41 in their recent non-league game against Madison-Ridgeland Academy (Madison, MS)

BA @ LCHS Basketball Game Info

Fri., Feb. 16, 2024 @ 6p
The Lamar Christian (Purvis, MS) varsity basketball team won Friday's home playoff game against Benton Academy (Benton, MS) by a score of 38-35.

Rankings & Records

Benton Academy (23-24)

MSClass
2425
OverallHomeAwayNeutralWin %PFPA
2-60-21-21-2.250298375

Lamar Christian (23-24)

MSClass
782
OverallDistrictHomeAwayNeutralWin %District %PFPA
30-710-019-39-22-2.8111.0001,397946

Team Scoring Averages

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Benton Academy
9.713.312.75.7-37.3
Lamar Christian
9.911.510.59.09.037.8

Record Breakdown

Benton Academy (23-24)

Lamar Christian (23-24)

2-6
Overall
30-7
0-0
League
13-0
1-2
Non-League
11-4
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
1-2
Common Opponent
1-2
0-2
Home
19-3
1-2
Away
9-2
1-2
Neutral
2-2
0-3
Playoff
4-1
1-5
In-State
26-6
1-1
Out-of-State
4-1