Bryan was the 61-55 winner over Benson when they last played one another back in February, but their luck changed this time around. The Bryan Bears took a blow against the Benson Bunnies on Monday, falling 97-53. The Bears were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 54-32.
When it comes to explaining why Bryan lost, don't look at Caden Garrett. Despite the final result, he went 6 of 7 en route to 15 points and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Jose Leiva, who posted ten points.
Benson's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Goanar Bamach, who shot 4-for-7 from downtown and dropped a double-double on 26 points and ten boards. Bamach is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 17 or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Antonio Carson Jr. was another key player, going 9 of 12 on his way to 22 points and three steals.
Bryan's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Benson, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Bryan will take on Omaha South in a tournament on Wednesday. As for Benson, they will head out to square off against Burke at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Burke's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
