ST. GEORGE, Utah-Frank Staine posted 19 points and 5 assists on 6-12 from the field as the Dixie State Trailblazers won their Division I debut Wednesday by edging North Dakota 74-73 at Burns Arena in non-conference men’s college basketball action.

Jacob Nicolds added 17 points and 8 rebounds for Dixie State as the Trailblazers shot just under 55 percent (17-31) in the second half.

Mitchell Sueker had 19 points and 8 rebounds in the loss for the Fighting Hawks, who fell to 0-2 on the season.

Dixie State scored 50 points in the 2nd half before a crowd of 475 which consisted of students and family of players and coaches.

The Trailblazers are next in action Saturday as they host NAIA foe St. Katherine.