NEWARK, N.J. (Interstat) — Vermont escaped with a 63-61 victory over NJIT in a non-divisional women’s basketball game Saturday at Fleisher Athletic Center.

The Catamounts, who led by three points at halftime, used a 25-point third quarter to build a 53-43 advantage entering the final period. The Highlanders mounted a late charge, outscoring Vermont 18-10 in the fourth, but fell short.

Alejandra Zuniga led all scorers with 27 points for NJIT (13-9). Olivia Kulyk added 19 points for the Highlanders. Attendance was 376.