Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics

The Benson File:  Benson has appeared in 40 games as a Maverick and is averaging 2.6 points per game. 

2008-09: Benson played in 32 of MSU’s 35 games last season and averaged 3.6 points per game and 1.8 rebounds...He shot 39.3 percent from the floor and 74.3 from the free throw line...Benson hauled in a career-high eight rebounds in MSU’s win at Bemidji State...Scored a career-high 11 points in MSU’s wins over Bethany Lutheran (11/29) and at Minnesota, Crookston (2/6)...Had 11 blocks last season.

2007-08: Saw first action of his career in MSU’s 89-72 win over Concordia-St.Paul...Played in 16 games last year...Scored his first points  of the season in MSU’s win over Saint  Mary’s (Minn.)...Had a career-high four rebounds against Bethany Lutheran...Tallied a career-high six points against Monmouth (Ill.).

2006-07: Redshirted.

High School: Three-year starter for the Cougars...Earned All-Big 9 Conference and all-city honors for the Cougars while averaging 10.1 points and 8.7 rebounds per game as a senior...The all-state honorable mention selection also made 75.7 percent of his free throws while leading Mankato East with 40 blocked shots during the 2005-06 campaign...Member of the Cougar Squad that finished third at the 2005 Minnesota State High School League Class AAAA Tournament.

Personal: Born June 22, 1987...Son of Kevin and Jill Benson...Majoring in Economics.

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