Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Hazen Bison (Hazen, ND) and the host Turtle Mountain Braves (Belcourt, ND), saw Hazen's basketball squad hold off Turtle Mountain by a tally of 74-71.

With the victory, Hazen improves its record to 2-0 on the campaign. The Bison host Des Lacs-Burlington (Des Lacs, ND) to confront the Lakers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 16. The Lakers come into the challenge with a record of 2-0.

Next up, the Braves confront the Beulah Miners (Beulah, ND) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 15. Turtle Mountain will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.