The Benedictine Men's Basketball team secured a hard-fought victory against Simpson on Thursday night, finishing with a score of 77-75.
 
Tanner Crawford initiated the scoring for the Redhawks with a tip-in bucket. While Simpson briefly took the lead a couple of times, Benedictine swiftly tied the game each time. BenU managed to establish a lead with 10 minutes remaining, gradually extending it as the game progressed. Although Simpson made attempts to close the gap, Benedictine consistently kept them at bay. The Redhawks entered halftime with a comfortable 13-point lead, leading 44-31.
 
The second half saw the Redhawks further extending their lead, reaching a 19-point advantage at one point. However, Simpson staged a comeback, narrowing the gap to just a couple of points with 5 minutes left on the clock. Despite the close call, Benedictine battled fiercely, maintaining their lead, and ultimately securing the win with a final score of 77-75.
 
Key Players:

• Deven Foster delivered a standout performance, leading the team with 16 points, complemented by 2 rebounds and 2 steals.
• Deven Franks contributed 15 points and 1 rebound, playing a crucial role in the team's success.
• Eric Norton displayed an impressive performance with 15 points, 9 rebounds, and 1 assist.

 
Looking Ahead:
The Redhawks will face their final away game against UC Merced on Saturday, February 17th, at 8:30 PM MST.