Independence and Benton are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2018, but not for long. The Independence Mustangs will be playing at home against the Benton Bobcats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Independence is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Grinnell just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Tuesday. They took a 53-49 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tigers.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Benton's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They took a 65-51 bruising from Marion.
Independence's loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Benton, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-6.
Independence came up short against Benton in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 65-59. Will Independence have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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