The Lyle-Pacelli boys basketball team received a big boost from its bench as it beat Alden-Conger (2-15 overall) 50-47 in Pacelli Gym Thursday.

The Athletics (6-12 overall) trailed 27-18 at the half and head coach Dean DeBoer went to his bench, which was led by Matt Diang, who scored a season-high 11 points.

“They really answered the bell and saved the day for us,” DeBoer said. “I was happy to see our bench play well.”

AC 27 20 — 47

LP 18 32 — 50

LP scoring: Matt Diang, 11; Jordan Hart, 9; Mark Manyuon, 9; Jordan Cotter, 7; Noah Jiskra, 3; Kevin Juenger, 4; Braden Kocer, 2; free throws: 58 percent (11-for-19)