NEWARK, N.J. (Interstat) — The Albany women’s basketball team snapped a three-game skid with a decisive 71-54 victory over NJIT on Thursday night at Fleisher Athletic Center.

The Great Danes seized control early, building a 22-11 lead after the first quarter and maintaining a double-digit advantage throughout. Albany improved to 12-9 overall. Ava Locklear led the Highlanders with 17 points, while Olivia Kulyk added 11. NJIT fell to 13-8.

Albany’s defense stifled the Highlanders, holding them to 54 points, well below their season average. The Great Danes never trailed, using a balanced attack to secure the conference win in front of 255 spectators.