The Benton Zephyrs topped the host Iowa-Grant Panthers basketball team by a final score of 48-39 in Monday's non-league game.

Next, the Zephyrs encounter the Belmont Braves (Belmont, WI) in a Six Rivers - West test, on Friday, January 12. Benton will attempt to advance on its 4-10 season record. The Braves go into the test with a 11-6 record after their 73-40 non-league win over East Dubuque (East Dubuque, IL).

The Panthers now own a 5-7 record. They play next when they travel to Fennimore for a Southwest Wisconsin Activities test on Tuesday, January 9. Iowa-Grant will encounter a Golden Eagles squad coming off a 48-33 league loss to Darlington (Darlington, WI). The Golden Eagles record now stands at 8-6.