SANBORN, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Manhattan women’s basketball team used a decisive third-quarter surge to defeat Niagara 74-53 in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference game Saturday at Gallagher Center.

Manhattan led 29-18 at halftime before breaking the game open with a 26-point third quarter. The Lady Jaspers dominated inside, scoring 40 points in the paint and converting 25 points off turnovers.

Niagara, which remained winless on the season, was led by a team-high scoring effort but could not overcome a cold start. The Purple Eagles scored only eight points in the opening quarter.

Manhattan improved to 3-12 overall. Niagara fell to 0-15.