Johnson suffered their biggest loss since December 14, 2024 on Wednesday. They were outmatched by the Butler Lynx and fell 75-42. While losing is never fun, the Pumas can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 512th, while the Lynx are ranked 234th).
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Butler to victory, but perhaps none more so than Danny Bennett, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds. Bennett is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down ten or more in the last nine games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jamal Small, who went 6 of 12 on his way to 17 points along with six rebounds and four steals.
This is the second loss in a row for Johnson and nudges their season record down to 7-7. As for Butler, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 13 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 11-7 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Johnson will head out to face off against Urban Prep-Bronzeville/Urban Prep-Englewood at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Urban Prep-Bronzeville/Urban Prep-Englewood has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Butler, they are taking a road trip to square off against Jacobs at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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