SMITHFIELD, R.I. (Interstat) — Mia Mancini scored 24 points to lead a dominant offensive performance as the Bryant Bulldogs remained undefeated with an 81-57 victory over the Rider Broncs in a non-conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Chace Athletic Center.

The Bulldogs improved to 4-0, while the Broncs fell to 1-3.

Bryant seized control early, opening the game on a 9-2 run and closing the first quarter with a flurry to take a 22-16 lead. A 3-pointer from Mancini, a 5-foot-6 guard from Mansfield, Massachusetts, in the final minute of the period capped the early surge. She finished the game with nine rebounds and five assists in 36 minutes.

The Bulldogs steadily expanded their lead throughout the second and third quarters, using a 24-point third period to break the game open and enter the final frame with a 61-49 advantage. Rider managed only eight points in the fourth quarter as Bryant cruised to the win.

Bryant’s offensive efficiency was the story, as the team shot 51.6% from the field and 50% from 3-point range. They scored 20 points off 19 Rider turnovers and outrebounded the Broncs 42-31.

Maranda Nyborg, a 6-foot-3 forward from Bethel, Connecticut, added 16 points, five rebounds and four assists for Bryant. Mimi Rubino contributed 15 points, all from beyond the arc, going 5 for 10 from 3-point range.

Rider was led by Deb Okechukwu, who scored 18 points and grabbed five rebounds. Kristina Ekofo Yomane added 15 points for the Broncs, and Aliya McIver finished with 14 points and seven rebounds.

The Bulldogs’ defense was also disruptive, recording 11 steals and three blocks. Nia Scott anchored the interior with nine rebounds and two blocks.

Bryant next plays at Merrimack on Wednesday. Rider travels to face Navy on the same day.