 Playing for Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, Bennett racked up 1,168 points during his career, twice being named as an All-American and leading the nation in scoring in two seasons.He scored 21 points to lead Westminster to a 37–33 victory over St. John's University on December 29, 1934, in the opening game of the first collegiate doubleheader played at Madison Square Garden.Leading all scorers with 11 points, Bennett led Westminster two days later to a 28–24 win over City College of New York, marking CCNY's first loss at home after 42 consecutive victories.