WILLISTON, N.D. (Interstat) — Williston State opened its season with a 74-68 men’s junior college basketball victory over North Dakota State College of Science on Friday. The Tetons built a commanding 48-32 halftime lead and withstood a second-half push from the Wildcats. Josiah McDonald led Williston State with 22 points, while Nidas Paulauskas scored 20 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for North Dakota St Science in the loss. The Wildcats shot just 31 percent from the floor, a key factor in the defeat. Williston State begins the season 1-0, while North Dakota St Science starts 0-1.