In Thursday's non-league match, the host Benton Rangers basketball team scored a decisive 47-22 triumph over the Carbondale Terriers.

In their next game, the Rangers face the Nashville Hornets (Nashville, IL) in a non-league match, on Saturday, December 17. Benton will attempt to move on its 6-5 season record. The Hornets enter the match with a 8-2 record after their 52-44 league win over Pinckneyville (Pinckneyville, IL).

With the defeat, Carbondale moves to 4-7 on the year. The Terriers host Granite City (Granite City, IL) to face the Warriors in a non-league match on Saturday, December 17. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 4-3. Granite City won 57-49 in their recent non-league match against McCluer (Florissant, MO)