SANBORN, N.Y. (Interstat) — Niagara snapped a 16-game losing streak with a 56-52 victory over Rider in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Gallagher Center.

The Purple Eagles, who entered the game with one win this season, built a 35-25 halftime lead. Rider’s Broncs cut the deficit to 43-40 after three quarters but could not complete the comeback in front of 428 spectators.

Alena Cofield led Rider with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Niagara’s Kenedie Haruna posted a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds, while Jordyn Williams scored a team-high 13 points. Rider fell to 7-20. Niagara improved to 2-26.