LORETTO, Pa. (Interstat) — The Robert Morris Colonials used a dominant first half and a balanced scoring effort to remain undefeated, defeating the Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash 71-61 in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Thursday night at DeGol Arena.

Robert Morris improved to 3-0 on the young season, while Saint Francis (PA) dropped its third consecutive contest.

The Colonials seized control early, erupting for 24 points in the opening quarter and building a 43-26 lead by halftime. The Red Flash mounted a challenge after the break, outscoring Robert Morris 18-11 in the third quarter to narrow the deficit, but the Colonials steadied themselves in the final period to secure the 10-point victory.

Efficiency at the free-throw line and a significant advantage in assists proved crucial for Robert Morris. The Colonials converted 11 of 13 attempts from the charity stripe, an 84.6% clip, while the Red Flash struggled, making just 7 of 14. Robert Morris also dished out seven assists compared to just three for Saint Francis (PA), and forced 13 turnovers while committing 10.

Eva Levingston led the Colonials with 18 points and eight rebounds. Myriam Traore provided a strong interior presence, contributing 15 points and five rebounds, while Bailey Kuhns added 10 points and six boards. Aislin Malcolm also reached double figures with 11 points.

For Saint Francis (PA), Aleah James shouldered the scoring load with a game-high 20 points, along with five rebounds and four assists. Shelby Ricks was a key contributor with 14 points and six rebounds, and Sonia Sato recorded a double-double with 10 points and six rebounds.

Despite the loss, Saint Francis (PA) shot more effectively from beyond the arc, making 6 of 14 three-point attempts. Robert Morris struggled from deep, connecting on only 2 of 21.

The Colonials’ offense operated at a 102.6 rating, scoring 71 points on 69 possessions, while the Red Flash managed a 90.2 offensive rating with 61 points on 68 possessions.

An announced crowd of 436 attended the game.

Robert Morris will look to continue its winning streak when it hosts Duquesne on Tuesday. Saint Francis (PA) aims for its first win of the season at home against Lafayette on Sunday.