BUFFALO, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Cornell women’s basketball team defeated Canisius 62-50 on Sunday at Koessler Athletic Center. The Big Red built a 29-19 halftime lead and maintained control throughout the second half to secure the non-conference win.

Rachel Kaus led Cornell with 18 points, while Paige Engels added 15 and Clarke Jackson scored 12. Franka Wittenberg scored a game-high 17 points for the Golden Griffins in the loss. Cornell improved to 2-2 overall, while Canisius dropped to 0-5.