Xavier Benavidez Game Report: vs DSST: Cedar

Kennedy had to settle for second on Thursday, but Xavier Benavidez sure wasn't going down easily. Benavidez was dynamite, going 6 for 13 on his way to 17 points and six rebounds.

Looking ahead, Benavidez and Kennedy won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Lincoln at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The last time Benavidez duked it out with Lincoln (back in February of 2024), Kennedy came out on top by a score of 50-48. Will another strong game from Benavidez be enough to do it again? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.