NEWARK, N.J. (Interstat) — NJIT used a dominant 31-point second quarter to pull away from Bryant and secure a 75-42 victory in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at Fleisher Athletic Center.

The Highlanders, who led just 8-7 late in the first quarter, exploded offensively in the second period, outscoring the Bulldogs 31-9 to take a commanding 39-25 halftime lead. Olivia Kulyk led all scorers with 21 points for NJIT, while Alejandra Zuniga added 16 points and eight assists. Mimi Rubino scored 13 points for Bryant.

NJIT shot 52.6% from the field and held Bryant to just 25.4% shooting. The Bulldogs also struggled from beyond the arc, making only 1 of 19 three-point attempts. The win moved both teams to 18-11 overall on the season.