Alden-Conger and United South Central squared off in boys basketball Thursday night.

The two teams decided to throw the clock back, in terms of offense, as both struggled to score.

In the end, the Rebels were able to outlast the Knights, 36-20.

The Knights registered only nine points in the second half.

Alden-Conger shot 9-42 from the field and was led by Alex Cummings, who scored nine points. Dillon Lein finished with 6 points and 10 rebounds.

The Knights turned the ball over 21 times.

Alden-Conger will host T/ML/GHEC on Tuesday.

United South Central plays at Waterville-Elysian-Morristown tonight.

Tip is scheduled for 7:15 p.m.