Herrin Tigers (Herrin, IL) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Benton Rangers (Benton, IL), 67-57 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Herrin upgrades its record to 5-1 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Carterville (Carterville, IL) to play the Lions in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Ohio bout on Tuesday, November 28. The Lions come into the bout with a record of 6-0. Carterville won 49-32 in their recent non-league bout against Johnston City (Johnston City, IL)

Next up, the Rangers play the DuQuoin Indians (DuQuoin, IL) in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Mississippi bout, on Tuesday, November 28. Benton will attempt to upgrade on its 3-3 season record. The Indians come into the bout with a 1-3 record after their 70-19 non-league win over Murphysboro (Murphysboro, IL).