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It was another busy week for Australian women in Division I and we have plenty of movement in the rankings.

There’s a new leader at the top, while some who have been close to cracking the top 10, break in.

1. Hannah Wickstrom (UC Riverside) SOPHOMORE

Best Performance – 28 points, four rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in 36 minutes v Cal State Fullerton

Hannah Wickstrom is Australia’s leading scorer (21.4 points per game) in Division I and now moves into first place in the rankings after another eye-catching week. UC Riverside have won four of their past six games and Wickstrom has been at the forefront of their success, leading the team in scoring in all six games, averaging 26.3 points over that span. She was at her efficient best against Cal State, dropping 28 points on 50% shooting from the field and 67% (4/6) from deep. She’s finding her spots and going to work.

• GP: 14 │ MIN: 31.6 │ PTS: 21.4 │ FGM: 7.8 │ FGA: 16.4 │ FG%: 47.6 │ 3PM: 1.4 │ 3PA: 4.6 │ 3P%: 29.7 │ FTM: 4.5 │ FTA: 5.4 │ FT%: 82.9 │ REB: 6.9 │ AST: 2.1 │ STL: 2.7 │ BLK: 0.4 │ TO: 2.8 │ PF: 1.4

2. Charlise Dunn (Davidson) – SENIOR

Best Performance – 13 points, three rebounds, one assist and one block in 28 minutes v Fordham

By Charlise Dunn’s lofty standards, it was a quieter week for the star senior. Still, she was instrumental in a pair of wins for Davidson as they bounced back from a triple overtime loss to Richmond last week.

For Dunn, it’s been a career-year all round and with the Wildcats sitting at 14-6 and an important 6-1 in A-10 conference play, 2026 is shaping up as an exciting one for the Dunn and Davidson.

• GP: 20 │ MIN: 33.5 │ PTS: 15.6 │ FGM: 5.6 │ FGA: 13.4 │ FG%: 41.6 │ 3PM: 2.1 │ 3PA: 6.4 │ 3P%: 32.2 │ FTM: 2.4 │ FTA: 2.8 │ FT%: 83.3 │ REB: 7.9 │ AST: 2.2 │ STL: 2.0 │ BLK: 0.8 │ TO: 2.2 │ PF: 2.1

3. Erin Condron (UC San Diego) JUNIOR

Best Performance – 21 points, eight rebounds, three blocks and two assists in 35 minutes v Cal State Bakersfield

Erin Condron’s versatility has reached new heights in her breakout junior season. She’s proving herself to be a force on both ends of the court, and as Condron goes, so do her Triton teammates. While she’s hitting shots at great efficiency, Condron is also making life difficult for opponents on the other end of the court, blocking shots and playing great defence without fouling. Winners of nine of their past 10 games, UC San Diego is unbeaten in conference play and share first place in the Big West standings with UC Irvine. She was named UC San Diego's Athlete of the Week today.

• GP: 17 │ MIN: 32.1 │ PTS: 14.8 │ FGM: 6.4 │ FGA: 11.4 │ FG%: 56.2 │ 3PM: 0.1 │ 3PA: 0.6 │ 3P%: 18.2 │ FTM: 1.9 │ FTA: 3.6 │ FT%: 51.6 │ REB: 8.1 │ AST: 1.9 │ STL: 1.0 │ BLK: 1.5 │ TO: 2.5 │ PF: 2.1

4. Mia Jacobs (Oregon) SENIOR

Best Performance – 30 points, five rebounds, two assists and one block in 42 minutes v Wisconsin

It was a herculean effort from Mia Jacobs in a double overtime heartbreaker against Wisconsin. Jacobs kept Oregon in the game, hitting clutch triples and free throws down the stretch to give the Ducks the lead late in regulation and in the first overtime, but each time the Badgers responded to tie the game. In the first overtime, Jacobs scored seven of Oregon’s 11 points, but it wasn’t to be as Wisconsin claimed a thrilling two-point win, 94-92. In the loss, Jacobs scored a season-high 30 points (6/9 3PT FG and 8/9 FT) in 42 minutes of action.

• GP: 20 │ MIN: 27.2 │ PTS: 14.6 │ FGM: 4.2 │ FGA: 9.5 │ FG%: 44.4 │ 3PM: 2.2 │ 3PA: 5.4 │ 3P%: 41.1 │ FTM: 3.4 │ FTA: 3.9 │ FT%: 85.3 │ REB: 5.9 │ AST: 1.8 │ STL: 1.7 │ BLK: 0.4 │ TO: 2.6 │ PF: 2.2

5. Lulu Twidale (California) JUNIOR

Best Performance – 36 points, nine assists, three rebounds and two steals in 38 minutes v Boston College

It was a career-best week for Lulu Twidale, in more ways than one! After recording a new career-high 12 assists in a triple overtime classic against Syracuse late last week, she followed that up three days later by setting a new career-high in scoring with a monster 36 points (8/15 3PT FG), plus another nine assists, in a win over Boston College. She has taken the next step in her development this season, proving she is so much more than just a long-range shooter.

• GP: 19 │ MIN: 34.7 │ PTS: 14.5 │ FGM: 4.3 │ FGA: 12.4 │ FG%: 34.5 │ 3PM: 2.6 │ 3PA: 8.6 │ 3P%: 30.5 │ FTM: 2.4 │ FTA: 2.9 │ FT%: 81.1 │ REB: 3.4 │ AST: 3.6 │ STL: 0.9 │ BLK: 0.0 │ TO: 3.1 │ PF: 1.9

6. Antoniette Emma-Nnopu (Weber State) SENIOR

Best Performance – 12 points, nine rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block in 29 minutes v Eastern Washington

Despite results not going their way, Antoniette Emma-Nnopu continues to work extremely hard for the Wildcats. She was doing a bit of everything against Eastern Washington, finishing with 12 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, but her 8 turnovers were costly, and have been an issue at times throughout the season.

• GP: 17 │ MIN: 26.0 │ PTS: 14.2 │ FGM: 5.4 │ FGA: 9.8 │ FG%: 54.3 │ 3PM: 0.5 │ 3PA: 1.4 │ 3P%: 34.8 │ FTM: 3.0 │ FTA: 3.9 │ FT%: 77.3 │ REB: 10.2 │ AST: 3.1 │ STL: 1.8 │ BLK: 1.3 │ TO: 2.5 │ PF: 3.2

7. Hilary Fuller (Belmont) SOPHOMORE

Best Performance – 22 points, three rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal in 25 minutes v Murray State

Hilary Fuller recorded her third 20+ point game in the last seven outings yesterday, scoring 22 points in 25 minutes against Murray State. She continues to grow with each outing, and her stunning sophomore season is showing no signs of slowing down.

• GP: 19 │ MIN: 19.9 │ PTS: 13.3 │ FGM: 4.9 │ FGA: 12.1 │ FG%: 41.0 │ 3PM: 0.7 │ 3PA: 2.1 │ 3P%: 31.6 │ FTM: 2.8 │ FTA: 3.8 │ FT%: 73.5 │ REB: 4.4 │ AST: 2.0 │ STL: 1.0 │ BLK: 1.3 │ TO: 2.7 │ PF: 3.1

8. Lara Somfai (Stanford) FRESHMAN

Best Performance – 17 points, eight rebounds, one assist and one steal in 39 minutes v Syracuse

Lara Somfai’s impressive freshman season continued this past week, highlighted by setting a new career-high with 17 points against Syracuse. She was dominant in the first, scoring 15 points, including a pair of triples in the first quarter, but didn’t have the same influence in the second half as Syracuse was able to curtail her output.

• GP: 20 │ MIN: 23.6 │ PTS: 10.3 │ FGM: 3.9 │ FGA: 10.2 │ FG%: 38.9 │ 3PM: 0.8 │ 3PA: 3.5 │ 3P%: 22.7 │ FTM: 1.3 │ FTA: 1.8 │ FT%: 70.6 │ REB: 9.1 │ AST: 0.8 │ STL: 0.9 │ BLK: 0.8 │ TO: 2.4 │ PF: 2.6

9. Sophie Burrows (Syracuse) JUNIOR

Best Performance – 21 points, eight rebounds, four steals and two assists in 48 minutes v California

Sophie Burrows has been building and building over recent weeks, finding herself in the honourable mentions, but has now forced her way into the top 10. Burrows and Lulu Twidale traded clutch buckets and plays in a triple overtime classic between Syracuse and California, and it was Burrows’ Orange that prevailed, 90-87. Burrows hit a monster triple on the first possession of the third overtime period to give Syracuse the lead and finished with an equal season-high 21 points, to go along with 8 rebounds and 4 steals in 48 minutes of action.

• GP: 19 │ MIN: 28.6 │ PTS: 10.4 │ FGM: 3.9 │ FGA: 10.6 │ FG%: 36.8 │ 3PM: 1.7 │ 3PA: 5.6 │ 3P%: 30.0 │ FTM: 0.9 │ FTA: 1.1 │ FT%: 85.0 │ REB: 5.3 │ AST: 2.4 │ STL: 2.2 │ BLK: 0.9 │ TO: 2.3 │ PF: 1.3

10. Rubi Gray (Sacramento State) SOPHOMORE

Best Performance – 26 points, 11 rebounds and one steal in 38 minutes v Northern Arizona

The leap that Rubi Gray has made in her sophomore season has been a joy to watch.

After averaging 13 minutes and 2.3 points per game in her freshman year, Gray is thriving in an extended role with Sacramento State, playing over 32 minutes per game as the Hornets’ leading scorer with 15.4 points per game.

The Tasmanian is proving herself as one of the most improved players in the Big Sky Conference.

• GP: 18 │ MIN: 32.4 │ PTS: 15.4 │ FGM: 5.8 │ FGA: 13.1 │ FG%: 44.3 │ 3PM: 2.3 │ 3PA: 6.9 │ 3P%: 33.6 │ FTM: 1.5 │ FTA: 1.8 │ FT%: 84.4 │ REB: 3.3 │ AST: 1.3 │ STL: 1.3 │ BLK: 0.3 │ TO: 2.3 │ PF: 2.0

Other Top Performances

Tess Heal (Kansas State) SENIOR

Best Performance – 12 points, four rebounds, three steals and two assists in 38 minutes v Texas Tech

• GP: 19 │ MIN: 24.4 │ PTS: 9.5 │ FGM: 2.9 │ FGA: 5.9 │ FG%: 49.1 │ 3PM: 0.7 │ 3PA: 2.1 │ 3P%: 33.3 │ FTM: 3.1 │ FTA: 3.5 │ FT%: 87.9 │ REB: 3.3 │ AST: 1.3 │ STL: 1.1 │ BLK: 0.2 │ TO: 1.4 │ PF: 1.5

Dani Bayes (Boise State) SENIOR

Best Performance – 14 points, nine rebounds, four assists and two steals and one block in 37 minutes v Utah State

• GP: 19 │ MIN: 30.4 │ PTS: 13.6 │ FGM: 4.6 │ FGA: 11.1 │ FG%: 41.9 │ 3PM: 1.8 │ 3PA: 5.1 │ 3P%: 36.1 │ FTM: 2.5 │ FTA: 3.1 │ FT%: 81.4 │ REB: 4.6 │ AST: 3.0 │ STL: 2.0 │ BLK: 0.5 │ TO: 2.7 │ PF: 2.1

Dyani Ananiev (Portland) SOPHOMORE

Best Performance – 22 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals and one block in 34 minutes v Santa Clara

• GP: 18 │ MIN: 26.5 │ PTS: 11.1 │ FGM: 4.2 │ FGA: 9.7 │ FG%: 43.4 │ 3PM: 1.8 │ 3PA: 5.1 │ 3P%: 35.9 │ FTM: 0.8│ FTA: 0.8 │ FT%: 93.3 │ REB: 4.1 │ AST: 2.6 │ STL: 2.7 │ BLK: 0.6 │ TO: 2.5 │ PF: 2.3

Jess Petrie (Nebraska) JUNIOR

Best Performance – 10 points, five rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes v UCLA. Read her latest interview with basketball.com.au here.

• GP: 18 │ MIN: 23.3 │ PTS: 11.9 │ FGM: 4.8 │ FGA: 10.4 │ FG%: 46.5 │ 3PM: 0.9 │ 3PA: 3.3 │ 3P%: 27.1 │ FTM: 1.4 │ FTA: 2.0 │ FT%: 69.4 │ REB: 5.1 │ AST: 1.4 │ STL: 0.9 │ BLK: 1.1 │ TO: 1.6 │ PF: 1.8

Katie Donovan (Davidson) JUNIOR

Best Performance – 13 points, six rebounds and three assists in 36 minutes v La Salle

• GP: 20 │ MIN: 32.2 │ PTS: 11.7 │ FGM: 3.9 │ FGA: 8.6 │ FG%: 45.4 │ 3PM: 2.1 │ 3PA: 4.4 │ 3P%: 47.6 │ FTM: 1.8 │ FTA: 2.2 │ FT%: 85.4 │ REB: 3.1 │ AST: 1.4 │ STL: 1.4 │ BLK: 0.5 │ TO: 2.0 │ PF: 1.7

About the Author

Hayley Wildes is passionate about all things Australian women’s basketball and loves to highlight the stories of players from all levels and competitions across the globe. From our own backyard in the WNBL, to the WNBA and the Opals, and everything in between, Hayley has you covered.