In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Benson basketball team scored a tight 58-56 triumph over the Renville County West Jaguars.

In their next game, the face the West Central Area Knights (Barrett, MN) in a A Section 6 match, on Tuesday, January 9. Benson will attempt to move on its 5-4 season record.

With the defeat, Renville County West moves to 1-8 on the year. The Jaguars host Minneota (Minneota, MN) to face the Vikings in a A Section 3 match on Tuesday, January 9. The Vikings enter the match with a record of 9-2. Minneota won 88-51 in their recent league match against Wabasso (Wabasso, MN)