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Australia is the 2025 FIBA Under-17 Oceania Cup champions and rising star Madi Ryan is now a Under-19 World Cup silver medallist, an Under-17 Oceania Cup gold medallist and FIBA Under-16 Asia Cup champion in 2025.

Australian delivered a commanding, wire-to-wire performance to beat New Zealand 112–59 at Tuanaimato Gym 2 in Samoa in the gold medal game today (Saturday, December 13, 2025.

From the opening quarter, Australia set the tone with pace, physicality and ball movement, quickly stretching the margin and never allowing New Zealand to settle. The Australians shot an outstanding 57.1 percent from the field, including a dominant 67.8 percent on two-point attempts, repeatedly scoring in transition and through strong interior execution. By contrast, New Zealand struggled to generate consistent offence, finishing at 41.8 percent overall and committing 20 turnovers, which Australia punished relentlessly.

Australia’s depth was decisive. Twelve players scored, with scoring coming from all areas of the floor. Aspen Crase was the standout finisher, pouring in 16 points on 8-of-10 shooting in just under 12 minutes, while Taryn Bond and Madison Ryan added 14 points apiece, both shooting above 60 percent from the field. Isabel Smith (12 points) and Sitaya Fagan (11 points, nine rebounds) provided balance in the starting group, while Jemyma Manyok was influential off the bench with eight points, seven rebounds and two assists.

Australia’s dominance extended beyond scoring. They won the rebounding battle 45–30, forced New Zealand into difficult shots, and shared the ball effectively with 20 assists. Defensively, the pressure was constant, leading to 13 steals and nine blocks, preventing New Zealand from building any sustained momentum.

For New Zealand, Keija Miringaorangi led the scoring with 12 points, while Sahara Katene added 10, but both were forced into tough looks under heavy defensive pressure. No New Zealand player reached double figures in rebounds or assists, and the side struggled to contain Australia’s size, speed and depth across all four quarters.

By halftime, Australia had already established a commanding advantage, and the second half only widened the gap as fresh legs and continued intensity ensured the margin ballooned past 50 points. It was a statement win built on efficiency, depth and defensive commitment, underlining Australia’s control of the contest from start to finish.

Gold Medal Game Breakdown

Australia 112 def. New Zealand 59
Tuanaimato Gym 2, Samoa

Team Comparison

Shooting

• Australia: 48-of-84 FG (57.1%)
  • 2PT: 40-of-59 (67.8%)
  • 3PT: 8-of-25 (32.0%)
  • FT: 8-of-17 (47.1%)
• New Zealand: 23-of-55 FG (41.8%)
  • 2PT: 19-of-44 (43.2%)
  • 3PT: 4-of-11 (36.4%)
  • FT: 9-of-15 (60.0%)

Rebounding

• Australia: 45 total rebounds (18 offensive, 27 defensive)
• New Zealand: 30 total rebounds (7 offensive, 23 defensive)
• Rebound margin: Australia +15

Ball Movement & Control

• Assists: Australia 20 | New Zealand 9
• Turnovers: Australia 16 | New Zealand 20
• Steals: Australia 13 | New Zealand 3

Defence

• Blocks: Australia 9 | New Zealand 0
• Australia held New Zealand to 59 points and forced inefficient half-court possessions throughout.

Australia – Individual Leaders

Scoring

• Aspen Crase – 16 points (8/10 FG)
• Taryn Bond – 14 points
• Madison Ryan – 14 points
• Isabel Smith – 12 points
• Sitaya Fagan – 11 points

Rebounding

• Sitaya Fagan – 9 rebounds
• Jemyma Manyok – 7 rebounds
• Cheyenne Bobongie – 5 rebounds

Playmaking

• Cheyenne Bobongie – 5 assists
• Madison Ryan – 3 assists
• Isabel Smith – 3 assists

Efficiency

• Aspen Crase – EFF 17
• Madison Ryan – EFF 18
• Jemyma Manyok – EFF 20
• Sitaya Fagan – EFF 14

New Zealand – Individual Leaders

Scoring

• Keija Miringaorangi – 12 points
• Sahara Katene – 10 points
• Isabella Gillard – 8 points

Rebounding

• Hannah Toli – 5 rebounds
• Shaliyah Forbes – 5 rebounds
• Ngahirata Jennings-Haumaha – 5 rebounds

Assists

• Jessie Whinwray – 2 assists
• Kiana Brown – 2 assists

Key Statistical Takeaways

• Australia’s 67.8% shooting inside the arc was the defining factor.
• A +15 rebounding margin and +11 assist margin highlighted dominance at both ends.
• New Zealand’s 20 turnovers repeatedly led to Australia scoring in transition.
• Australia had 12 players score, underlining depth and rotation strength.
• The final margin reflected control rather than late scoring, with Australia leading comfortably throughout.