Early on in the first quarter, the Colts’ lead was just two points, but that was as close as it got for the Purple Knights.

The Colts kicked off what could be a special season with a convincing victory over their rivals at the Mullins Center.

Ladonna Powell, 19, lives on her own, works at a bakery in Manhattan to pay the rent, and attends high school classes at Brooklyn Comprehensive Night High School because they fit into her schedule.