In Tuesday's league match, the host Benton Bobcats basketball team scored a tight 58-56 triumph over the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings.

In their next game, the Bobcats meet the Center Point-Urbana Stormin' Pointers (Center Point, IA) in a WAMAC - West match, on Friday, February 3. Benton will attempt to better on its 7-12 season record. The Stormin' Pointers enter the match with a 12-7 record after their 76-67 league win over Clear Creek-Amana (Tiffin, IA).

With the defeat, Vinton-Shellsburg moves to 5-14 on the year. The Vikings host Oelwein (Oelwein, IA) to meet the Huskies in a non-league match on Thursday, February 2. The Huskies enter the match with a record of 8-10. Oelwein lost 81-54 in their recent league match against Wapsie Valley (Fairbank, IA)