KNAPP CREEK, N.Y. (Interstat) — Saint Bonaventure defeated Saint Joseph’s 57-48 in a women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Reilly Center. The Bonnies built an early lead and withstood a late push from the Hawks.

Saint Bonaventure led 17-10 after the first quarter and maintained a 29-25 advantage at halftime. The Hawks closed within two points in the fourth quarter, but the Bonnies secured the win at the free-throw line.

Rhian Stokes led Saint Joseph’s with 20 points. Gabby Casey added 15 points for the Hawks. Saint Bonaventure was paced by Laycee Drake with 10 points and Aaliyah Parker with 11 points and four assists.

Saint Joseph’s fell to 12-5 overall. Saint Bonaventure improved to 12-6.