Benoit set two new Mississippi College records with his performances at the South Carolina Invitational. In the 3,000-meter race, the sophomore crossed the finish line in 8:07.67 for his first MC record of the day. His 3,000-meter time is currently the eighth-fastest in Div. II. Benoit also ran the 1,200-meter leg of the Distance Medley Race in 9:47.93 for another school record as the Choctaws won the event. His DMR leg time is currently third in the nation and ranks 15th all-time in Div. II