NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (Interstat) — Merrimack defeated Niagara 60-44 in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Volpe Athletic Center.

The Warriors never trailed after the first quarter, building a 30-24 halftime lead and extending it after the break. Madison Roman led Merrimack with 22 points. Molly Manion added 14 points and Oralye Kiefer scored 10.

Kenedie Haruna scored 13 points for the Purple Eagles, and Chasity Wilson added 11 points and five assists. Niagara struggled offensively, shooting just 25.4% from the floor.

Merrimack improved to 18-11 overall. Niagara fell to 1-28.