2008-09:  Lettered.  Appeared in 26 games and started 13.  Scored 16 points against Wayne State for a career high (12/18).  Was seven of 10 from the floor against the Warriors.  Recorded seven rebounds against Alma College for a career high (11/22).  Made all three three-pointer at Wayne State (12/6). Sank all four free throw against Northland Baptist (11/15).
2007-08:  Took a redshirt year.
High School: Lettered at Carney Nadeau High School under Paul Polfus. First team all-conference after senior season. Team MVP. Slam dunk champion at all-star game.
Personal: Also likes to play baseball and football. Majoring in business. Son of Nance Pugh and Ed Benson. Father played basketball at NMU in mid-1970s. Sister, Carly, played basketball at the University of Michigan and is now a member of the Wildcat women’s basketball coaching staff.   Born on March 14, 1989.

Benson’s Single-Game Highs
Points: 16 vs. Wayne State (12/18/08)
Rebounds: 7 vs. Alma College (11/2208)
Assists: 2 at Lake Superior State (2/28/09)
Field Goals: 7 vs. Wayne State (12/18/08)
Field Goal Attempts: 10 vs. Wayne State (12/18/08)
3-pt Field Goals: 3 at Wayne State (12/6/08)
3-pt Field Goal Attempts: 3 at Wayne State (12/6/08)
Free Throws:  4 vs. Northland Baptist (11/15/08)
Free Throw Attempts: 4 vs. Northland Baptist (11/15/08)