The Blooming Prairie boys basketball team lost to United South Central (4-2 overall) in BP Thursday.

USC’s Kyle Bauman, a 6-8 center who has committed to Winona State, poured in 25 points for the Rebels.

“Bauman showed why he is considered one of the best players in southern Minnesota,” BP head coach John Bruns said. “He controlled the game on both ends of the floor by drawing attention on the offensive end and changing shots on the defensive side.”

BP (5-3 overall, 2-1 Gopher) was led by Gabe Kartes, who scored 13 points and grabbed five rebounds.

BP 22 13 — 35

USC 34 27 — 61

BP scoring: Gabe Kartes, 13; John Rumpza, 8; Michael Thomas, 8; Luke Hueman, 4; Cody Doerhoefer, 2; field goals: 29 percent (15-for-51); three-pointers: 25 percent (3-for-12); rebounds: 20 (Humean, 5; Kartes, 5; Thomas, 5); turnovers: 19