SMITHFIELD, R.I. (Interstat) — Bryant used a strong second half to defeat NJIT 69-52 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at Chace Athletic Center. The Bulldogs, led by Timofei Rudovskii’s 20 points, outscored the Highlanders 37-22 after halftime to secure the win.

NJIT led early but shot just 32.7% from the floor. Sebastian Robinson scored 15 points for the Highlanders. Bryant improved to 9-20 overall, while NJIT fell to 15-15. The Bulldogs capitalized on efficient offense, posting an offensive rating of 103.6, and blocked eight shots. Attendance was 722.