The St. Anthony Lady Bulldogs built a big early lead and then hung off for a 61-56 victory Saturday at Flora.

Lucy Fearday scored 11 points and Nancy Ruholl added eight, as the Lady Bulldogs built a 25-10 lead after the opening eight minutes. But the Lady Wolves got within nine points, 37-28, at halftime and were down by 10 points, 47-37, heading into the final period.

Flora then outscored SAHS to make it a five-point game at the end.

The Lady Bulldogs had three players in double figures. Fearday led the way with 20 points, while Ruholl scored 15 and Stacie Vonderheide added 10.

St. Anthony improved to 16-4 on the season. The Lady Bulldogs will return to action Thursday at home with a key National Trail Conference game against Neoga.