(Interstat) — Adrianna Smith scored 30 points to propel the Maine women’s basketball team to an 86-67 America East Conference victory over NJIT on Saturday at Cross Insurance Center.

Smith, a 5-foot-10 guard from Reston, Virginia, added eight assists and three blocks in 34 minutes for the Black Bears. Sarah Talon contributed 19 points and six assists for Maine, which improved to 8-9 overall.

Alejandra Zuniga led the Highlanders with 22 points. NJIT used a 31-point third quarter to close the gap but could not complete the comeback, falling to 11-6.

Maine led 39-28 at halftime before 1,113 fans. The Black Bears shot efficiently from the field to secure the win.