Hill leads Vandals in exhibition victory

MOSCOW - Former Post Falls High standout Connor Hill scored a team-high 18 points and the Idaho Vandals defeated Central Washington 92-75 in men's basketball preseason play Friday night at Memorial Gym.

Hill was 5 of 9 from the field, including 4 of 7 from the 3-point line.

Kyle Barone added 16 points and eight rebounds for the Vandals.

Central Washington's Mark McLaughlin led all scorers with 28 points.

Idaho opens the regular season next Friday at home vs. Wright State.