BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Long Island Sharks built a commanding first-half lead and never looked back, defeating the Chicago State Cougars 99-77 in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Monday night at the Wellness, Recreation & Athletic Center.

Long Island established control early, scoring 32 points in each of the first two quarters to lead 64-41 at halftime. The Sharks, who improved to 20-10, withstood a more competitive second half to secure the victory. Chicago State, which fell to 9-23, received 17 points from both the first and fourth quarters but could not overcome the early deficit in front of 179 fans. The Sharks swept the regular-season series.