KNAPP CREEK, N.Y. (Interstat) — George Mason used a steady defensive effort to secure a 57-48 road victory over Saint Bonaventure in Atlantic 10 women’s basketball Wednesday night.

The Patriots, now 13-6, held the Bonnies to a season-low offensive output. Saint Bonaventure led 16-13 after the first quarter but managed just 32 points over the final three periods. George Mason took control with a 15-10 second-quarter edge and maintained a multi-possession lead throughout the second half.

Zahirah Walton led George Mason with 14 points. Mary Amoateng also scored 14, and Jada Brown added 12. Aaliyah Parker paced Saint Bonaventure, which fell to 12-8, with 11 points.

The Bonnies struggled from the free-throw line, shooting 50 percent, and were outscored 18-6 at the stripe. George Mason next hosts Richmond on Sunday, while Saint Bonaventure hosts La Salle on Saturday.