HACKENSACK, N.J. (Interstat) — Fairleigh Dickinson cruised past Saint Francis (PA) 61-39 in a Northeast Conference women’s basketball game Thursday at Rothman Center.

The Knights built a 34-19 halftime lead and never relented, holding the Red Flash to single-digit scoring in the second and third quarters. Kailee McDonald led Fairleigh Dickinson with 17 points. Ava Renninger added 7 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Aleah James scored 13 points for Saint Francis.

The victory improved Fairleigh Dickinson to 27-4 overall. Saint Francis fell to 3-26. Announced attendance was 1,000.