WILMINGTON, Del. – The St. Bonaventure University women's basketball team fell to Davidson in the first round of the 2023 Atlantic 10 Tournament, 70-51, Wednesday evening at CHASE Fieldhouse.

Taylor Napper led the way for the Bonnies, posting a career-high 17 points and nine rebounds. Nikki Oppenheimer chipped in 13 points for the Brown and White.

Davidson was able to jump out to an early double-digit advantage in the first quarter, opening the game on a 15-4 run over the first 4:10.

The Wildcats lead grew to as many as 18 with 1:39 remaining in the first half.

The Bonnies, however, closed the half on an 8-0 run, cutting the deficit to 10 at halftime, 38-28.

Napper got the Bonnies going in the second half to make it an eight-point game early in the second half.

Davidson responded with a 9-0 spurt to pull back ahead by double digits.

Oppenheimer's 3-pointer with 7:37 remaining in the contest brought the Bonnies back within nine, 57-48.

Bona would never get closer as Davidson closed the game on an 11-3 run, earning the victory.

The Bonnies finish the season 6-26 overall and 3-13 in Atlantic 10 play.

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