Blue Earth broke open a three-point game Friday with the New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva boys’ basketball team in the second half for a 50-36 victory in Blue Earth.

The Panthers (1-1) trailed 21-18 at halftime, but the Buccaneers were too strong inside in the second half as they outscored NRHEG 29-18 in the second half.

Nate Carr scored 19 points to lead Blue Earth.

Spencer Busho led the Panthers with 12 points.

NRHEG plays Mankato Loyola Tuesday in New Richland.

BEA 50, NRHEG 36

NRHEG 18 18 — 36

BEA 21 29 — 50

NRHEG scoring: Spencer Busho 12, Cory Camerer 8, Hunter Eustice 6, Matt Nafe 3, Brett Hagen 3, Tyler Firme 2, Brian Billing 2.

BEA scoring: Nate Carr 19, Nick Lee 9, Garrett Anderson 9, Brady Anderson 8, Riley Holmseth 3, Jared Smith 2.