Badgers
| 01/14/25 @ Lincoln Northwest | 43 |
| 01/10/25 vs Scottsbluff | 36 |
| 01/11/25 vs Gering | 34 |
| 01/04/25 @ North Platte | 24 |
| 01/07/25 @ Blair | 17 |
Bennington won the last time they faced Lincoln Northwest and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Bennington Badgers really took it to the Lincoln Northwest Falcons for the full four quarters, racking up a 67-24 win. The Badgers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight contests by 24 points or more this season.
Bennington got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Macie Reiner out in front who posted 11 points in addition to seven boards and four steals. Reiner is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Presley Baca, who had ten points in addition to six boards and six steals.
Bennington smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 25 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in five consecutive games.
Bennington's win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-1. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.7 points per game. As for Lincoln Northwest, they are on a 25-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bennington will take on Waverly at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Waverly will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Bennington surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lincoln Northwest, they will challenge Beatrice on Saturday.
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