SMITHFIELD, R.I. (Interstat) — The NJIT Highlanders earned a decisive 78-65 women’s basketball victory over the Bryant Bulldogs on Saturday at Chace Athletic Center, overcoming a significant statistical projection.

Olivia Kulyk led NJIT with 23 points, while Alejandra Zuniga scored a game-high 27. The Highlanders built a 39-34 halftime lead and maintained control throughout, despite being outrebounded offensively 15-10.

Bryant’s Maranda Nyborg scored 19 points in the loss. The Bulldogs struggled from the field, shooting just 30.7% overall and 17.4% from three-point range. NJIT improved to 13-6, while Bryant fell to 14-5.