Hazen Bison (Hazen, ND) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting Killdeer Cowboys (Killdeer, ND), 51-33 in a league match.

With the victory, Hazen upgrades its record to 6-7 on the year. The Bison host Bottineau (Bottineau, ND) to face the Braves/Stars in a non-league match on Friday, January 17. The Braves/Stars enter the match with a record of 9-2. Bottineau won 43-37 in their recent non-league match against Grafton (Grafton, ND)

The Cowboys now sport a 4-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Nedrose for a non-league match on Monday, January 20. Killdeer will face a Cardinals squad coming off a 63-47 non-league win over Standing Rock (Fort Yates, ND). The Cardinals record now stands at 4-7.