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BentonMarion
Rangers
51
Wildcats
40

The Marion (IL) varsity basketball team lost Wednesday's neutral tournament game against Benton (IL) by a score of 51-40.

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Benton----51
Marion----40
Final score provided by R. Goodisky.
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Illinois High School Basketball - Marion falls to Benton

December 28, 2022: Benton, IL 62812

In Wednesday's non-league match, the host Benton Rangers basketball team scored a good 51-40 triumph over the Marion Wildcats.

In their next game, the Rangers meet the Christopher Bearcats (Christopher, IL) in a non-league match, on Thursday, December 29. Benton will attempt to move on its 10-5 season record. The Bearcats enter the match with a 12-0 record after their 55-32 non-league win over Frankfort (West Frankfort, IL).

With the defeat, Marion moves to 4-11 on the year. The Wildcats travel to Triad (Troy, IL) to meet the Knights in a non-league match on Thursday, December 29. The Knights enter the match with a record of 2-6. Triad won 40-37 in their recent non-league match against Carterville (Carterville, IL)

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  • Play video icon 2 Steals vs Marion 0:22
  • Play video icon Game Highlights vs Marion 0:21

Rankings & Records

Benton (22-23)

ILClass
9818
OverallConferenceHomeAwayNeutralWin %Conference %PFPA
24-99-010-210-14-6.7271.0001,6691,260

Marion (22-23)

ILClass
24962
OverallConferenceHomeAwayNeutralWin %Conference %PFPA
16-166-47-67-62-4.500.6001,5921,583

Team Scoring Averages

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Benton		11.911.514.69.4--50.6
Marion		9.910.710.111.227.060.049.8

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Head-to-Head

  • Benton won on 11/14/2022
    11/14 @ 6pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Benton2021121871
    Marion611181954

    The Benton (IL) varsity basketball team won Monday's away non-conference game against Marion (IL) by a score of 71-54.

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  • Benton won on 12/28/2022
    12/28 @ 7:30pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Benton----51
    Marion----40

    The Benton (IL) varsity basketball team won Wednesday's neutral tournament game against Marion (IL) by a score of 51-40.

    Box score

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Benton11-2Marion7-8
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
11/25/22BentonMt. Vernon(L) 67-5412/8/22MarionMt. Vernon(L) 60-25
12/29/22BentonMt. Vernon(L) 67-411/21/23MarionMt. Vernon(L) 62-42
2/2/23Mt. VernonMarion(L) 80-63
2/16/23MarionMt. Vernon(L) 81-55
11/29/22BentonHerrin(W) 51-332/7/23MarionHerrin(W) 47-45
1/10/23HerrinBenton(W) 59-312/13/23HerrinMarion(W) 53-38
12/13/22BentonHarrisburg(W) 59-4112/3/22HarrisburgMarion(L) 56-54
1/26/23HarrisburgBenton(W) 45-2412/20/22MarionHarrisburg(L) 49-44
2/16/23BentonHarrisburg(W) 42-3412/29/22HarrisburgMarion(L) 62-60
12/15/22CarbondaleBenton(W) 47-221/10/23CarbondaleMarion(W) 58-39
2/6/23MarionCarbondale(W) 37-27
12/20/22BentonMassac County(W) 50-4811/18/22Massac CountyMarion(L) 55-39
1/2/23MurphysboroBenton(W) 67-712/15/22MarionMurphysboro(W) 55-26
2/2/23BentonMurphysboro(W) 63-33
1/11/23BentonPinckneyville(W) 45-3512/10/22MarionPinckneyville(W) 44-38
1/19/23BentonAnna-Jonesboro(W) 69-2212/1/22Anna-JonesboroMarion(W) 68-33

Record Breakdown

Benton (22-23)

Marion (22-23)
24-9
Overall
16-16
9-0
League
6-4
9-3
Non-League
6-7
2-0
Head to Head
0-2
11-2
Common Opponent
7-8
10-2
Home
7-6
10-1
Away
7-6
4-6
Neutral
2-4
2-1
Playoff
1-1
23-8
In-State
16-15
1-1
Out-of-State
0-1