Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Benton Cardinals (St. Joseph, MO) and the host Liberty North Eagles (Liberty, MO), saw Benton's basketball squad overcome Liberty North by a tally of 43-34.

With the victory, Benton improves its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Cardinals host Park Hill South (Riverside, MO) to confront the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 12. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 2-1. Park Hill South lost 77-69 in their recent non-league challenge against Rolla (Rolla, MO)

Next up, the Eagles confront the Kearney Bulldogs (Kearney, MO) in a Freelance challenge, on Tuesday, December 12. Liberty North will attempt to improve on its 0-3 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 2-2 record after their 57-52 non-league loss to Chrisman (Independence, MO).