'Gong guard Josh Dent goes all 40 in 1pt loss

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Freshman Joel Foxwell posted 15 assists in Portland’s win, Joshua Dent played all 40 minutes in a one-point loss, and Harry Wessels went 4–5 with two blocks as Saint Mary’s controlled the paint on Monday, December 15, (AEDT).

🇦🇺 Detroit Mercy 77, Purdue Fort Wayne 81 (Final)

Freshman centre Xavier Istomin-Monroe saw limited minutes in a tight road loss, making the most of his time on the floor with efficient finishing and interior presence. Istomin-Monroe converted his lone field-goal attempt, competed on the glass, and provided size in the paint as the Titans pushed Purdue Fort Wayne late but fell just short.

Xavier Istomin-Monroe — Freshman | Centre | 2.16 m | Sydney, NSW

• Minutes: 10 │ Points: 2 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 1–1 (100.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 0

🇦🇺 East Carolina 73, Buffalo 70 (Final)

Freshman guard Paddy D’Arcy logged rotation minutes as East Carolina closed out a tight home win, contributing defensively and on the glass in a low-usage role. While shots didn’t fall, D’Arcy stayed engaged, helped on the boards, and executed his responsibilities as the Pirates edged Buffalo late.

Paddy D’Arcy — Freshman | Guard | 1.98 m | Adelaide, SA

• Minutes: 13 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 0–2 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–2 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 1

🇦🇺 High Point 78, Appalachian State 86 (OT)

Sophomore forward Josh Ibukunoluwa saw limited court time in High Point’s overtime loss, entering briefly as the Panthers battled through a tight contest that extended beyond regulation. Ibukunoluwa competed defensively during his stint but was unable to influence the box score in a low-minute role.

Josh Ibukunoluwa — Sophomore | Forward | 2.08 m | Perth, WA

• Minutes: 3 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 0–0 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 1

🇦🇺 Maryland Eastern Shore 53, Virginia Tech 82 (Final)

Senior forward Joseph Locandro worked through a difficult road matchup as Maryland Eastern Shore was outpaced by Virginia Tech’s size and pressure. Locandro continued to look for perimeter opportunities and battled on the glass, but shooting efficiency and turnovers limited his impact as the Hawks struggled to generate consistent offense.

Joseph Locandro — Senior | Forward | 2.06 m | Melbourne, VIC

• Minutes: 21 │ Points: 5 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 2–8 (25.0%) │ 3PT: 1–6 (16.7%) │ FT: 0–0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ Fouls: 2

🇦🇺 Portland 88, Kent State 78 (Final)

Freshman guard Joel Foxwell orchestrated Portland’s offense in a statement home win, delivering elite playmaking and defensive activity while logging heavy minutes. Foxwell consistently created advantages, controlled tempo, and punished pressure with decisive passing, finishing with a standout assist total as the Pilots pulled away late. Sophomore forward James O’Donnell was highly efficient in the frontcourt, finishing plays decisively and contributing across multiple areas as Portland maintained control throughout.

Joel Foxwell — Freshman | Guard | 1.85 m | Melbourne, VIC

• Minutes: 37 │ Points: 11 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 15 │ Steals: 3 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 4–10 (40.0%) │ 3PT: 1–4 (25.0%) │ FT: 2–3 (66.7%) │ Turnovers: 3 │ Fouls: 3

James O’Donnell — Sophomore | Forward | 2.08 m | Sydney, NSW

• Minutes: 22 │ Points: 8 │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ FG: 4–5 (80.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ Fouls: 4

🇦🇺 Saint Mary’s 67, Boise State 68 (Final)

Sophomore guard Joshua Dent carried a major offensive and playmaking load in a heartbreaking one-point home loss, logging the full 40 minutes and controlling tempo throughout. Dent scored efficiently at all three levels, repeatedly got to the line late, and created for teammates as the Gaels came up just short. Senior centre Harry Wessels delivered strong interior minutes in a road win, finishing efficiently and protecting the rim as Saint Mary’s controlled the paint. Wessels was reliable around the basket and anchored the defensive end during his time on the floor. Freshman guard Rory Hawke saw brief court time, contributing on the glass during a short rotation stint as the Gaels pushed the game down to the final possession.

Joshua Dent — Sophomore | Guard | 1.91 m | Wollongong, NSW

• Minutes: 40 │ Points: 16 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 6 │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 5–9 (55.6%) │ 3PT: 1–4 (25.0%) │ FT: 5–5 (100.0%) │ Turnovers: 4 │ Fouls: 1

🇦🇺 Saint Mary’s 70, Davidson 61 (Final)

Harry Wessels — Senior | Centre | 2.16 m | Boddington, WA

• Minutes: 19 │ Points: 8 │ Rebounds: 7 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 2 │ FG: 4–5 (80.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 3

Rory Hawke — Freshman | Guard | 1.96 m | Townsville, QLD

• Minutes: 6 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 0–0 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 1

Tomorrow — December 16, 2025

• North Alabama vs 🇦🇺 Alabama A&M (12PM) — Angok Anyang (Jr)
• 🇦🇺 East Texas A&M @ SE Louisiana (11AM) — Noah Pagotto (Jr)
• 🇦🇺 Incarnate Word @ TCU (12PM) — Lewis Rowe (Sr)
• 🇦🇺 Wofford @ Gardner-Webb (11AM) — Rex Stirling (Jr)