PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — Saint Joseph’s used a strong second half to defeat George Washington 70-63 in an Atlantic 10 women’s basketball game Wednesday afternoon at Hagan Arena.

The Hawks, trailing by five after the first quarter, took a 31-29 halftime lead and pulled away in the fourth quarter before a crowd of 1,580. Jaeda Wilson led the Revolutionaries with 20 points. Saint Joseph’s was paced by Rhian Stokes with 16 points and four rebounds, while Gabby Casey and Aleah Snead each added 15 points.

Saint Joseph’s improved to 16-8 overall. George Washington fell to 13-13.