Area roundup: Markus Golder scores 18 points and North Idaho cruises past Columbia Basin

Markus Golder scored 18 points to lead five in double figures and North Idaho (18-3, 6-2) cruised to an 81-55 win over Columbia Basin (1-18, 0-8) in NWAC action.

Gabe Vorheis scored 15 points to pace the Hawks, who led by three points at halftime.

Women’s basketball

Emily Botkin scored 22 points with 11 rebounds and Cayla Jones added 21 points with eight boards to propel Columbia Basin (13-6, 5-3) to an 83-67 win over visiting North Idaho (10-9, 3-5) in NWAC play.

Whitney Meier paced NIC with 17 points.