CLEVELAND (Interstat) — Cleveland State cruised to an 84-52 victory over Niagara in a nonconference women’s basketball game Saturday at Wolstein Center.

The Vikings improved to 9-2, while the Purple Eagles fell to 0-9. Cleveland State seized control with an 18-7 first quarter and broke the game open with a 32-point third quarter. Niagara never led.

Izabella Zingaro led Cleveland State with 16 points and six rebounds. Colbi Maples added a game-high 19 points. Talia Dial scored 15 points for Niagara, and Kenedie Haruna added 13.

Cleveland State shot effectively from the floor, while Niagara struggled offensively throughout. The Vikings’ defense held Niagara to single-digit scoring in the first quarter and under 35% shooting for the game.