SMITHFIELD, R.I. (Interstat) — The Bryant Bulldogs cruised to a 64-38 victory over Cornell in a non-conference women’s basketball game Friday at Chace Athletic Center. The Bulldogs improved to 2-0, while the Big Red opened its season with a loss.

Bryant seized control with a 17-5 first quarter and extended its lead after halftime. Mia Mancini led all scorers with 18 points for Bryant, and Nia Scott added a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds. Cornell struggled offensively, shooting just 26 percent from the floor. Emily Pape led the Big Red with nine points and seven rebounds in the defeat.