Benton Bobcats (Van Horne, IA) supporters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting West Liberty Comets (West Liberty, IA), 35-30 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Benton advances its record to 8-13 on the year. The Bobcats host Center Point-Urbana (Center Point, IA) to face the Stormin' Pointers in a non-league match on Tuesday, February 11. The Stormin' Pointers enter the match with a record of 12-8. Center Point-Urbana lost 63-58 in their recent non-league match against West Delaware (Manchester, IA)

The Comets now own a 9-11 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Regina for a non-league match on Tuesday, February 11. West Liberty will face a Regals squad coming off a 53-45 league win over Mid-Prairie (Wellman, IA). The Regals record now stands at 19-2.