If Western Kentucky tested WSU’s physical toughness, Montana State tested WSU’s toughness in regards to its will to defend. The Shockers had to defend all 50 feet of width on the court because the Bobcats almost always had five shooters on the floor at the same time.

Hill finished with a team-high 17 points, five rebounds, five assists and no turnovers in 28 minutes of play against Montana State. It won’t top his season debut of 31 points, eight rebounds and six assists from earlier in the week in the road win over Western Kentucky, but it certainly solidifies Hill as an early star for the Shockers.