Bison Dominate Utah Valley in High-Scoring Affair
North Dakota NDSU
State men’s basketball team put together a dominant performance this
Thanksgiving afternoon, cruising to an 83-63 victory over Utah Valley in
Birmingham to wrap up a three-game stretch on the road. The Bison were in
control for the majority of the game, leading by more than 38 minutes.
Senior Jacksen
Moni fueled the
victory, exploding for a season-high 32 points. Tajavis Miller chipped
in
15 points for a well-balanced Bison offense.
NDSU
exerted
their dominance from beyond the arc, connecting on an impressive
14-of-27 (52%)
three-point attempts.
Overall
from the floor, NDSU shot a scorching hot 55%. The team’s effectiveness from
deep was on full display, sinking 49 three-pointers throughout the three-game series – a staggering average of 16.3 per game.
The victory
improved the Bison’s record to 5-4, while Utah Valley dropped to 4-3
Moni’s stellar
performance
wasn’t
confined to just scoring.
In the final minute of the first half,
Moni
drained two crucial three-pointers, extending NDSU’s lead to 36-24 at halftime.
Utah Valley
struggled
to cut
into
the lead after
the break. NDSU’s dominance
continued, as
they
maintained a
comfortable
margin
for
the remainder of the game. Moni
continued his hot
hand
in the second half,
shooting a perfect 6-of-6 from
the field, 2-of-2
from behind the
three-
point line, and
4-of
-4 from the free
throw line for a total of 18 points.
The Bison
pushed forward
from
the phenomenal
three-point shooting that dominated
the weekend. The single-game
school record for three-pointers stood at 16
until
Tuesday
.
NSU
will look to keep their momentum
going as they
travel to face Weber
State
on December 4th.
What are the arguments for and against the culling of bison in Yellowstone National Park?
## Bison cull in Yellowstone sparks debate
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**Host:** Welcome back to *Nature Now*. Today we’re discussing the controversial culling of bison in Yellowstone National Park. Joining us is Dr. Emily Carter, a wildlife biologist with extensive experience in Yellowstone’s ecosystem. Dr. Carter, thanks for being here.
**Dr. Carter:** It’s a pleasure to be here.
**Host:** Let’s jump right in. As our viewers may know, this winter saw the removal of 175 bison from Yellowstone due to concerns about brucellosis transmission to cattle. Can you explain the situation for us?
**Dr. Carter:** Certainly. Brucellosis is a bacterial disease that can cause miscarriages in cattle. While bison are its natural host, there are fears that transmission to cattle could have serious economic consequences for ranchers. [[1](https://www.npr.org/2008/02/25/19331751/disease-sends-bison-to-slaughterhouse)]
**Host:** So, the culls are essentially a preventative measure?
**Dr. Carter:** That’s the idea. However, the culling of these iconic animals is a very sensitive issue. Many conservationists argue that alternative management strategies should be explored, such as vaccination programs or rerouting bison movements.
**Host:** What are some of the challenges associated with these alternatives?
**Dr. Carter:** Vaccination programs can be logistically complex and expensive, and their efficacy may be uncertain.
Similarly, rerouting bison can be challenging due to the extensive land areas involved and potential conflicts with human activities.
**Host:** It seems like a complex issue with no easy answers.
**Dr. Carter:** Absolutely. Balancing the needs of wildlife conservation with the concerns of ranchers and the broader community is a delicate task.
**Host:** Dr. Carter, thank you for shedding light on this complex issue.
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