Benson is 0-5 against Grand Island since January of 2015 but things could change on Tuesday. The Benson Bunnies will welcome the Grand Island Islanders at 7:15 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Benson is headed into the game having just suffered their biggest loss since December 28, 2024 on Tuesday. They lost 64-40 to Creighton Prep. The match marked the Bunnies' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Antonio Carson Jr., who went 7 of 16 on his way to 19 points. Another player making a difference was Goanar Bamach, who posted seven points in addition to eight rebounds and five blocks.
Meanwhile, Grand Island had to suffer through a 87-59 loss at the hands of Lincoln North Star. The Islanders haven't had much luck with the Navigators recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Benson will have to contain Victor Fisher Jr. as he made an impact in Grand Island's last game. He went 12 for 23 en route to 30 points and eight boards. Fisher Jr.'s evening made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Broxton Barrientos was another key player, going 5 of 7 on his way to 13 points and three steals.
Grand Island's defeat dropped their record down to 7-10. As for Benson, their loss dropped their record down to 8-11.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Benson has been crashing the rebounds this season, having averaged 31.2 boards per game. However, it's not like Grand Island struggles in that department as they've been averaging 26.2 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Benson lost to Grand Island at home by a decisive 68-51 margin in their previous meeting back in February of 2023. Can Benson avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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