Sparkling Rubi has no 'Gray' areas in her game

• Rubi Gray pours in 24 points in standout effort for Sacramento State.
• UC Santa Barbara’s Olivia Bradley and Zoe Shaw combine to dominate in road win.
• Lulu Twidale logs 40 minutes and hits three triples in Cal’s one-point loss.
• Bonnie Deas grabs career-high 14 boards as Arkansas fall to SMU on the road.

From Rubi Gray’s 24-point outburst to UC Santa Barbara’s Aussie duo powering a road win and Lulu Twidale playing all 40 minutes for Cal, Australians made their mark across a stacked slate of NCAAW games on Friday, December 5, 2025 (AEDT).

Providence vs 🇦🇺 Xavier

Mackay sophomore Phoebe Holmes didn't play for Xavier today.

🇦🇺 Southern Utah 69, New Mexico State 59 (Final)

Three Australians featured across both teams in this matchup.
For New Mexico State, Keira Hudson, a 1.65 m freshman guard from the Central Coast, delivered her best scoring game of the season with 9 points in 19 minutes, including two made threes. Nikki Stanic, a 1.78 m junior guard from Melbourne, added a rebound in 3 minutes off the bench.
For Southern Utah, Charli Kay, a 1.75 m junior guard from Smithton, logged 4 minutes, finishing with 1 steal.

Keira Hudson — New Mexico State Aggies (Fr, G, Central Coast, NSW)
• Minutes: 19 │ Points: 9 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 3–5 │ 3PT: 2–2 │ FT: 1–2 │ Fouls: 2

Nikki Stanic — New Mexico State Aggies (Jr, G, Melbourne, VIC)
• Minutes: 3 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–0 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 0

Charli Kay — Southern Utah Thunderbirds (Jr, G, Smithton, TAS)
• Minutes: 4 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–1 │ 3PT: 0–1 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 1

Victorian freshman Emily Scholtes didn't play for Southern Utah

🇦🇺 Florida 65, Georgia Tech 56 (Final)

Cayman Islands Classic

Freshman guard Emilija Dakic, from Melbourne, logged 7 minutes in Florida’s win over Georgia Tech. The 1.78 m Australian finished with 2 rebounds and 1 block, attempting one three-pointer in a short rotation appearance.

Emilija Dakic — Florida Gators (Fr, G, Melbourne, VIC)
• Minutes: 7 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–1 │ 3PT: 0–1 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 1

🇦🇺 Northern Kentucky 60, Green Bay 70 (Final)

Junior forward Mia Jordan, from the Gold Coast, delivered an active two-way performance in Northern Kentucky’s home loss to Green Bay. The 1.91 m Australian finished with 8 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks in 19 minutes, shooting 3–8 from the field and 2–5 from deep.

Mia Jordan — Northern Kentucky Norse (Jr, F, Gold Coast, QLD)
• Minutes: 19 │ Points: 8 │ Rebounds: 6 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 2 │ Turnovers: 5 │ FG: 3–8 │ 3PT: 2–5 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 3

🇦🇺 Arkansas 63, SMU 78 (Final)

ACC/SEC Women’s Challenge

Freshman guard Bonnie Deas, from Melbourne, stuffed the stat sheet in Arkansas’ road loss to SMU. The 1.75 m Australian pulled down a career-high 14 rebounds to go with 6 points, 2 assists and a steal in 22 minutes, battling relentlessly on the glass despite a cold 2–16 shooting night.

Bonnie Deas — Arkansas Razorbacks (Fr, G, Melbourne, VIC)
• Minutes: 22 │ Points: 6 │ Rebounds: 14 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 2–16 │ 3PT: 0–3 │ FT: 2–2 │ Fouls: 5

South Carolina vs 🇦🇺 Louisville

Coffs Harbour sophomore Isla Juffermans hasn't play for Louisville this season.

🇦🇺 Louisiana Tech 82, South Alabama 80 (Final)

Sophomore forward Isla Airey, from Melbourne, logged 3 minutes in Louisiana Tech’s narrow win over South Alabama. The 1.93 m Australian finished with 1 rebound and 1 steal, while committing 2 turnovers in a brief appearance.

Isla Airey — Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters (So, F, Melbourne, VIC)
• Minutes: 3 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 0–1 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 0

🇦🇺 Grand Canyon 58, Gonzaga 62 (Final)

Two Australians contributed for Grand Canyon across the week. In the loss to Gonzaga, Casey Valenti-Paea, a 1.75 m senior guard from Melbourne, scored 7 points with 1 rebound and 1 assist in 19 minutes, shooting 3–6 from the field. Earlier in the Hoopfest Classic, Holly Griffiths, a 1.93 m junior forward also from Melbourne, added 4 points and 1 rebound in 16 minutes against UTSA, going a perfect 2–2 from the floor.

Casey Valenti-Paea — Grand Canyon Lopes (Sr, G, Melbourne, VIC)
• Minutes: 19 │ Points: 7 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 3–6 │ 3PT: 1–2 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 2

🇦🇺 Utah 70, Colorado State 58 (Final)

Two Australians contributed in Utah’s road win over Colorado State. Junior forward Chyra Evans, from Newcastle, played 20 minutes, finishing with 2 points, 3 rebounds and 2 blocks. The 1.91 m Australian added an assist while shooting 1–2 from the field. Sophomore guard Grace Foster, from Perth, made an efficient impact in 12 minutes, scoring 3 points with 2 rebounds and 1 assist. The 1.78 m Australian knocked down her only shot — a three.

Chyra Evans — Utah Utes (Jr, F, Newcastle, NSW)
• Minutes: 20 │ Points: 2 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 2 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 1–2 │ 3PT: 0–1 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 1

Grace Foster — Utah Utes (So, G, Perth, WA)
• Minutes: 12 │ Points: 3 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 1–1 │ 3PT: 1–1 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 1

🇦🇺 Cal State Bakersfield 57, CSUN 59 (Final)

Freshman forward Jaime Gallatly, from Traralgon, played 4 minutes in Cal State Bakersfield’s narrow home loss to CSUN. The Australian did not register a stat in the box score, going without a field-goal attempt in a short rotation appearance.

Jaime Gallatly — Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners (Fr, F, Traralgon, VIC)
• Minutes: 4 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–0 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 0

🇦🇺 Cal Poly 64, Cal State Fullerton 96 (Final)

Junior guard Jordan Billing, from the Gold Coast, logged 11 minutes in Cal Poly’s loss to Cal State Fullerton. The 1.78 m Australian finished with 1 steal and 2 turnovers, going 0–4 from the field in the defeat.

Jordan Billing — Cal Poly Mustangs (Jr, G, Gold Coast, QLD)
• Minutes: 11 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 0–4 │ 3PT: 0–3 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 1

🇦🇺 California 67, Missouri 68 (Final)

ACC/SEC Women’s Challenge

Junior guard Lulu Twidale, from the Sunshine Coast, played the full 40 minutes in California’s one-point road loss to Missouri. The 1.78 m Australian finished with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, shooting 4–12 from the field and 3–9 from deep.

Lulu Twidale — California Golden Bears (Jr, G, Sunshine Coast, QLD)
• Minutes: 40 │ Points: 11 │ Rebounds: 6 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 4–12 │ 3PT: 3–9 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 1

🇦🇺 Hawai‘i 63, UC Davis 68 (Final)

Four Australians saw action for Hawai‘i in the road loss at UC Davis. Junior guard Jade Peacock, from the Gold Coast, played 12 minutes, finishing with 0 points and 1 turnover. The 1.83 m Australian missed both of her field-goal attempts. Freshman forward Danijela Kujovic, from Victoria Point, logged 4 minutes and collected 1 rebound and 1 steal. The 1.85 m Australian went 0–1 from the field. Sophomore guard Kira-May Filemu, from Wattle Grove, played 3 minutes, finishing scoreless in a brief cameo. The 1.80 m Australian attempted one three-pointer. Freshman guard Teyahna Bond, from Cairns, delivered the most productive outing of the group, recording 5 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists in 25 minutes. The 1.73 m Australian shot 2–5 from the field and 1–4 from deep.

Jade Peacock — Hawai‘i Rainbow Wahine (Jr, G, Gold Coast, QLD)
• Minutes: 12 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 0–2 │ 3PT: 0–1 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 0

Danijela Kujovic — Hawai‘i Rainbow Wahine (Fr, F, Victoria Point, QLD)
• Minutes: 4 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–1 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 1

Kira-May Filemu — Hawai‘i Rainbow Wahine (So, G, Wattle Grove, NSW)
• Minutes: 3 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–1 │ 3PT: 0–1 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 0

Teyahna Bond — Hawai‘i Rainbow Wahine (Fr, G, Cairns, QLD)
• Minutes: 25 │ Points: 5 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 4 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 2–5 │ 3PT: 1–4 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 1

Canberra freshman Ella Collins didn't play for Hawai‘i

🇦🇺 Long Beach State 52, UC Santa Barbara 67 (Final)

Freshman forward Rosie Akot, from Adelaide, produced a strong outing in Long Beach State’s loss to UC Santa Barbara. The 1.88 m Australian finished with 8 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal in 18 minutes, shooting 4–7 from the field.

Rosie Akot — Long Beach State Beach (Fr, F, Adelaide, SA)
• Minutes: 18 │ Points: 8 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 4–7 │ 3PT: 0–1 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 4

🇦🇺 Marquette 85, DePaul 54 (Final)

Senior forward Ayuen Akot, from Melbourne, logged 3 minutes in Marquette’s dominant win over DePaul. The 1.80 m Australian finished scoreless with 0 rebounds and 1 turnover, attempting no shots in her brief appearance.

Ayuen Akot — Marquette Golden Eagles (Sr, F, Melbourne, VIC)
• Minutes: 3 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 0–0 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 1

Senior Abbey Cracknell didn't play for Marquette today.

🇦🇺 Sacramento State 54, Pacific 67 (Final)

Sophomore guard Rubi Gray, from Devonport, delivered one of the standout Australian performances of the day despite Sacramento State’s loss to Pacific. The 1.78 m Australian poured in 24 points with 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals across 38 minutes, shooting an efficient 9–15 from the field and a perfect 4–4 at the line.

Rubi Gray — Sacramento State Hornets (So, G, Devonport, TAS)
• Minutes: 38 │ Points: 24 │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 9–15 │ 3PT: 2–5 │ FT: 4–4 │ Fouls: 4

Sophomore Tyla Fautua didn't play for Pacific today.

🇦🇺 Saint Mary’s 58, San José State 53 (Final)

Three Australians played key roles in Saint Mary’s road win at San José State. Junior guard Emily Foy, from Newcastle, led the way with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist in 29 minutes. The 1.85 m Australian shot 6–13 from the field and 2–6 from deep. Sophomore guard Amy Kurkowski, from Melbourne, added 4 rebounds, 2 assists and a steal in 14 minutes, providing defensive pressure and ball movement. The 1.85 m Australian attempted one shot. Sophomore forward Edie Clarke, also from Melbourne, delivered 4 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 steals in 30 minutes. The 1.93 m Australian made 2 of her 3 attempts inside the arc.

Emily Foy — Saint Mary’s Gaels (Jr, G, Newcastle, NSW)
• Minutes: 29 │ Points: 16 │ Rebounds: 5 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 6–13 │ 3PT: 2–6 │ FT: 2–2 │ Fouls: 1

Amy Kurkowski — Saint Mary’s Gaels (So, G, Melbourne, VIC)
• Minutes: 14 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 0–1 │ 3PT: 0–1 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 0

Edie Clarke — Saint Mary’s Gaels (So, F, Melbourne, VIC)
• Minutes: 30 │ Points: 4 │ Rebounds: 7 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 2 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 2–3 │ 3PT: 0–1 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 2

🇦🇺 UC Riverside 40, UC Irvine 77 (Final)

Sophomore guard Hannah Wickstrom, from Melbourne, continued her strong season with 14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal in 29 minutes. The 1.78 m Australian shot 6–6 from the line on an otherwise cold 4–15 shooting night. Fellow sophomore guard Makayla Minshall, from Sydney, added 3 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals in 22 minutes. The 1.75 m Australian went 1–7 from the field and 1–2 at the stripe.

Hannah Wickstrom — UC Riverside Highlanders (So, G, Melbourne, VIC)
• Minutes: 29 │ Points: 14 │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 4–15 │ 3PT: 0–2 │ FT: 6–6 │ Fouls: 0

Makayla Minshall — UC Riverside Highlanders (So, G, Sydney, NSW)
• Minutes: 22 │ Points: 3 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 1–7 │ 3PT: 0–4 │ FT: 1–2 │ Fouls: 4

Junior Summah Hanson didn't play for UCI today.

🇦🇺 UC Santa Barbara 67, Long Beach State 52 (Final)

Two Australians starred for UC Santa Barbara in the road win at Long Beach State. Sophomore forward Olivia Bradley, from Adelaide, delivered 11 points, 8 rebounds and a steal in 29 minutes. The 1.85 m Australian shot 5–11 from the field and knocked down a three. Sophomore guard Zoe Shaw, from Melbourne, added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in 35 minutes. The 1.70 m Australian was efficient from deep, hitting 4–5 from long range. For Long Beach State, freshman forward Rosie Akot, also from Adelaide, produced 8 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist in 18 minutes. The 1.88 m Australian shot 4–7 from the floor.

Olivia Bradley — UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (So, F, Adelaide, SA)
• Minutes: 29 │ Points: 11 │ Rebounds: 8 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 5–11 │ 3PT: 1–2 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 1

Zoe Shaw — UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (So, G, Melbourne, VIC)
• Minutes: 35 │ Points: 12 │ Rebounds: 5 │ Assists: 4 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 4–9 │ 3PT: 4–5 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 0

Rosie Akot — Long Beach State Beach (Fr, F, Adelaide, SA)
• Minutes: 18 │ Points: 8 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 4–7 │ 3PT: 0–1 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 4

Tomorrow — December 6, 2025

• McNeese @ 🇦🇺 Arizona State (Home) — Last-Tear Poa (Sr, Arizona State)
• Defiance vs 🇦🇺 Eastern Michigan (9AM) — Ruby Brannon (Jr)
• San Francisco vs 🇦🇺 Nevada (10AM) — Amelia Raidaveta (Jr, Nevada)
• Georgia State vs 🇦🇺 Florida International (11AM) — Riley Burd (Jr)