Basketball Game Preview: Benicia Panthers vs. Concord Bears

By Team Reports Jan 20, 2025, 10:36pm

Basketball Preview: Benicia Panthers vs. Concord Bears

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Previous Games

01/26/24 - Away84-54 W
02/07/23 - Home76-31 W
01/18/23 - Home83-66 W
02/11/22 - Home60-40 W
01/26/22 - Away69-61 W
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Benicia is 10-0 against Concord since January of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Benicia Panthers will be playing at home against the Concord Bears at 7:00 p.m. The timing is sure in Benicia's favor as the team sits on seven straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Concord has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.

It was a proper cat-fight when Benicia challenged Bethel on Monday. Benicia was the clear victor by a 66-46 margin over Bethel. The Panthers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matchups by 20 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, Concord played a tough game on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were beaten by Miramonte 72-45. While losing is never fun, the Bears can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 1016th, while the Matadors are ranked 423rd).

Concord's defeat dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Benicia, their victory bumped their record up to 10-8.

Everything came up roses for Benicia against Concord in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, as the squad secured an 84-54 win. Does Benicia have another victory up their sleeve, or will Concord turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.

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