A slow first half which saw Minden score only 10 points turned into another comeback win as the Crimson Tide rallied in the second half to claim a 43-38 win over Benton’s Tigers Wednesday.

Minden trailed by 11 (21-10) at intermission, but cut the lead to two with a third quarter outburst, then put the game away in the fourth.

Cameron Parker led a cold-shooting Tide with 13 points followed by Markavius Johnson with nine. Benton’s K. Smith and I. Ferguson had 11 and 10 points respectively.

With the non-conference win, the Tide upped its season recored to 15-8 while Benton fell to 14-13.

Minden now awaits word on the state LHSAA playoffs. Brackets are scheduled to be released Sunday and Monday (Feb. 22/23 and games will kick off Friday, Feb. 27.

Score by quarters:
Benton    6    15      7     10……38
Minden    4    6       16    17……43