Waterville-Elysian-Morristown powered past the United South Central girls’ basketball team in the second half for a 49-41 victory Tuesday in Waterville.

The Rebels held a 16-14 advantage at halftime, but the Buccaneers outscored USC 35-25 in the second half.

Kayla Stenzel led the Rebels with 11 points and nine rebounds while Val Sahr, Katie Ovrebo and Taylor Allis each had seven points.

Amanda Barton led Waterville-Elysian-Morristown with 17 points.

The Rebels play Blooming Prairie Thursday in Wells.

WEM 49, USC 41

USC 16 25 — 41

WEM 14 35 — 49

USC scoring: Kayla Stenzel 11, Val Sahr 7, Katie Ovrebo 7, Taylor Allis 7, Kristie Ovrebo 5, Danielle Koestler 4.

WEM scoring: Amanda Barton 17, Cassie Masberg 8, Kylie Dorenkemper 8, Lindsay Ayers 8, Ashley Stangler 6, Brittany Schlueter 2.