Benicia Panthers (Benicia, CA) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Rodriguez Mustangs (Fairfield, CA), 77-75 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Benicia upgrades its record to 7-5 on the year. The Panthers travel to Liberty (Brentwood, CA) to face the Lions in a non-league match on Friday, January 3. The Lions enter the match with a record of 11-0. Liberty won 66-60 in their recent non-league match against Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)

The Mustangs now sport a 7-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Pittsburg for a non-league match on Saturday, January 4.