Basketball Recap: Benton Extends Winning Streak to Five

Panthers

Margin (Wins)

01/14/25 vs Pine Bluff	49
02/04/25 vs Arkansas	34
12/19/24 @ Arkansas	33
02/11/25 @ Hot Springs	26
01/30/25 vs Hot Springs	24

Benton had to skate by with only a three-point margin when they last took the court, which might have inspired the 26-point drubbing they dealt Hot Springs on Tuesday. The Benton Panthers were the clear victor by a 59-33 margin over the Hot Springs Trojans. The Panthers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven contests by 20 points or more this season.

The win was the fifth in a row for Benton, bringing their record for this year to 15-7. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 21.6 points. As for Hot Springs, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-21.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Benton will challenge Pine Bluff at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Benton is facing Pine Bluff at the right time seeing as Pine Bluff is stuck on a 25-game losing streak. As for Hot Springs, they will square off against El Dorado at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.