Benton Panthers (Benton, AR) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Pine Bluff Zebras (Pine Bluff, AR), 52-23 in a league bout.

With the victory, Benton upgrades its record to 8-7 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Lake Hamilton (Pearcy, AR) to play the Wolves in a 5A South bout on Friday, January 12. The Wolves come into the bout with a record of 12-5. Lake Hamilton won 74-44 in their recent league bout against Lakeside (Hot Springs, AR)

Next up, the Zebras play the Arkansas Razorbacks (Texarkana, AR) in a 5A South bout, on Tuesday, January 16. Pine Bluff will attempt to upgrade on its 1-11 season record.