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Photo by: Joe Lehrman/Davidson Athletics

SAINT LOUIS, Mo. – Three Davidson starters scored 17 points each, led by freshman guard Elena Alvarez, who posted a career-high performance and went 9-for-11 from the free-throw line as the Wildcats defeated Saint Louis, 71–55, inside Chaifetz Arena.

The Wildcats remain undefeated in Atlantic 10 play, improving to 3–0 and 11–5 overall. All three of Davidson's conference wins have come by double-digit margins.

Edina Strausz also recorded a career-high performance, scoring 17 points on 8-for-11 shooting. Emilie Bessell closed out the game strong, tallying 10 of her 17 points in the fourth quarter while going 7-for-8 from the field and a perfect 3-for-3 from beyond the arc.

Charlise Dunn led the team with six rebounds, while Jasmine Timmerson dished out a game-high four assists.

Davidson jumped out to a 13–7 lead in the first quarter, holding the Billikens to just 12.5 percent shooting in the opening frame. The Wildcats opened the second quarter on a 7–0 run to extend their lead to 13 points. Saint Louis was held to single digits until the 4:03 mark of the first half.

The Billikens battled back to cut the deficit to single digits midway through the third quarter, but Davidson responded with a decisive 10–0 run, pushing the lead to 19 points.

Overall, the Wildcats shot 52.9 percent from the floor and recorded their second straight game with 10 or more steals. They also matched their season high in blocked shots with seven.

Jahda Denis led the Billikens with 18 points.

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The Wildcats return to Belk Arena on Wednesday, taking on Saint Joseph's at 6:00 p.m.