The Davidson Wildcats spoiled Senior Day at ETSU, defeating the Lady Bucs in the regular-season finale, 72-68, Saturday afternoon in Brooks Gym.
The Lady Bucs (10-17, 5-13) started the game quickly, beginning the contest on a 15-5 run. Davidson (10-17, 6-12) came right back, making a 10-2 run of their own to cut the ETSU lead to 17-15 with 10:42 remaining in the first half.
The Wildcats would take their first lead, 23-21, after a layup by forward Bethany Schott with 4:50 left in the first half.
The Wildcat lead would grow to as many as eight, 33-25, after a jumper by guard Janna Magette with 2:11 to go in the first half. But the Lady Bucs would trim the lead back to six, 35-29, at the half.
Davidson maintained a moderate lead for most of the second half, growing to a game-high nine points, 58-49, after a layup by center Meghan Bryant with 8:37 left in the game. It was then that the Lady Bucs would begin a spirited run that would bring them back into the game.
Over the next 1:40, ETSU went on a 13-4 run that tied the game at 62 after a three-pointer by senior guard Leslie Burleson with 6:14 left in the game.
Schott would respond immeditately, with a three-pointer of her own to put Davidson back up by three.
The Lady Bucs took their first lead of the second half, 66-65, after two free throws by Misty Copas with 3:58 left in the game.
Davidson regained control of the game after a jumper by guard Robyn Flewelling that gave the Wildcats a 68-66 lead with 2:13 remaining in the game. Davidson would close the game on a 6-0 run to give them the victory.
The Lady Bucs were led by sophomore forward Lauren Trantham, who had team highs with 14 points and six rebounds. She also added a game-high three blocked shots.
Burleson added 11 points, nine in the second half, all on three-pointers. Copas also scored in double-digits for ETSU, notching 10 points and tying for the team lead with six boards.
Davidson was led by Magette, who tallied a game-high 23 points on 7-for-13 shooting.
The Lady Bucs and Wildcats now move on to the Southern Conference Tournament from Charleston, S.C.
ETSU will be the ninth seed and will face the Wildcats again on Thursday at 5 p.m. at McAlister Field House on the campus of The Citadel.

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