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Queensland guard Lulu levels up in junior year

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Hayley Wildes

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Queensland guard Lulu levels up in junior year
Queensland guard Lulu levels up in junior year

Junior Lulu Twidale is having an outstanding season at California in 2025-26. Photo: @calwbball on Instagram

Highlights

Wickstrom leads Aussie NCAAW rankings as Twidale, Condron and Carmody surge.

Super sophomore Hannah Wickstrom is stacking 30-point nights. Lulu Twidale is lighting up ACC defences. Erin Condron keeps owning the glass. Across the country, Australian women are driving their teams with production that demands attention.

From freshmen finding their feet to seniors closing in on program history, this week’s performances were defined by career-highs, double-doubles and clutch fourth-quarter bursts. The depth of impact is growing, not shrinking.

Our Australian NCAAW Player Power Rankings break down the 10 standouts setting the standard right now – and the names pushing hard just outside the list. Aussie hoops. All day. Every day.

AUSTRALIAN NCAAW PLAYER POWER RANKINGS

1. Hannah Wickstrom (UC Riverside) SOPHOMORE

Best Performance – 31 points, seven rebounds, and two assists in 39 minutes v UC Davis.

Another week, another offensive masterclass from the superstar sophomore. Hannah Wickstrom had her sixth 30+ point game this season—scoring 31 of UC Riverside’s 56 points—in a tough loss to UC Davis. She shot an efficient 60% FG and 43% 3PT FG.

Wickstrom was unstoppable, averaging 27.5 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists across two games this past week.

GP: 24 │ MIN: 34.0 │ PTS: 23.5 │ FGM: 8.6 │ FGA: 17.2 │ FG%: 49.9 │ 3PM: 1.7 │ 3PA: 4.9 │ 3P%: 35.0 │ FTM: 4.7 │ FTA: 5.5 │ FT%: 84.8 │ REB: 7.4 │ AST: 2.7 │ STL: 2.7 │ BLK: 0.3 │ TO: 3.1 │ PF: 1.9

2. Erin Condron (UC San Diego) JUNIOR

Best Performance – 14 points, 11 rebounds, and two assists in 33 minutes v UC Irvine.

UC San Diego had just one game this week, but Erin Condron made it count, recording her ninth double-double of the season.

Despite a heartbreaking 70-68 loss to UC Irvine, Condron controlled the boards. She made big plays and scored important buckets down the stretch to keep the Tritons close.

GP: 26 │ MIN: 33.6 │ PTS: 15.7 │ FGM: 6.6 │ FGA: 11.9 │ FG%: 55.2 │ 3PM: 0.1 │ 3PA: 0.5 │ 3P%: 23.1 │ FTM: 2.4 │ FTA: 3.8 │ FT%: 63.3 │ REB: 8.3 │ AST: 1.7 │ STL: 1.1 │ BLK: 1.4 │ TO: 2.5 │ PF: 2.0

3. Lulu Twidale (California) JUNIOR

Best Performance – 30 points, nine rebounds, and six assists in 40 minutes v Florida State.

Lulu Twidale had her third 30+ point game in her past nine outings. She torched the Florida State defence with sublime shot-making and facilitating.

She has gone to another level in 2026, and heading into her senior year next season, I get the feeling WNBA scouts will be watching her progress closely.

GP: 28 │ MIN: 36.3 │ PTS: 15.4 │ FGM: 4.8 │ FGA: 12.7 │ FG%: 37.7 │ 3PM: 2.7 │ 3PA: 8.5 │ 3P%: 32.3 │ FTM: 3.1 │ FTA: 3.6 │ FT%: 86.6 │ REB: 3.6 │ AST: 3.9 │ STL: 0.8 │ BLK: 0.0 │ TO: 3.0 │ PF: 1.8

4. Charlise Dunn (Davidson) – SENIOR

Best Performance – 13 points, seven rebounds, and three assists in 27 minutes v Dayton.

The Wildcats made it two wins in a row last week after a rough patch of games, and Charlise Dunn helped keep the scoreboard ticking over against Dayton, hitting a pair of triples on her way to 13 points.

GP: 29 │ MIN: 33.8 │ PTS: 15.1 │ FGM: 5.4 │ FGA: 13.6 │ FG%: 39.8 │ 3PM: 1.9 │ 3PA: 6.5 │ 3P%: 29.3 │ FTM: 2.4 │ FTA: 2.9 │ FT%: 83.1 │ REB: 7.8 │ AST: 2.0 │ STL: 1.8 │ BLK: 0.8 │ TO: 2.3 │ PF: 2.0

5. Antoniette Emma-Nnopu (Weber State) SENIOR

Best Performance – 28 points, six rebounds, four steals, four blocks, and two assists in 33 minutes v Montana.

After taking over in overtime last week against Eastern Washington, Antoniette Emma-Nnopu continued her clutch ways against Montana, leading Weber State to another overtime win.

Emma-Nnopu was unstoppable, scoring 12 points in the fourth quarter. She finished with a career-high 28 points in a thrilling 86-79 win.

GP: 27 │ MIN: 27.0 │ PTS: 14.4 │ FGM: 5.1 │ FGA: 9.7 │ FG%: 53.3 │ 3PM: 0.6 │ 3PA: 1.6 │ 3P%: 39.5 │ FTM: 3.4 │ FTA: 4.5 │ FT%: 76.9 │ REB: 9.8 │ AST: 2.4 │ STL: 1.9 │ BLK: 1.2 │ TO: 2.7 │ PF: 3.4

6. Lara Somfai (Stanford) FRESHMAN

Best Performance – 15 points and two rebounds in 21 minutes v Florida State

In a strong win over Florida State, 77-61, Lara Somfai was on fire from deep, showcasing her range by hitting 3/4 triples on her way to 15 points.

After struggling from three-point territory in the early parts of the season, Somfai has found her groove in recent weeks, hitting multiple triples in five of her last 10 games.

GP: 29 │ MIN: 26.0 │ PTS: 10.4 │ FGM: 4.1 │ FGA: 10.3 │ FG%: 39.4 │ 3PM: 1.0 │ 3PA: 3.7 │ 3P%: 26.0 │ FTM: 1.1 │ FTA: 1.5 │ FT%: 76.2 │ REB: 9.5 │ AST: 1.4 │ STL: 0.8 │ BLK: 0.8 │ TO: 2.3 │ PF: 2.7

7. Lily Carmody (Boston College) SOPHOMORE

Best Performance – 27 points, five rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks in 39 minutes v SMU

Lily Carmody has been operating at a higher gear since February. Her hard work was finally rewarded when the Eagles scored their first win since late November. She poured in a career-high 27 points against SMU.

She was a woman on a mission against the Mustangs, and through seven games this month, Carmody is averaging 17.1 points per game on a very efficient 51.2% shooting from the field.

GP: 29 │ MIN: 28.9 │ PTS: 12.8 │ FGM: 4.6 │ FGA: 9.7 │ FG%: 47.2 │ 3PM: 0.6 │ 3PA: 1.9 │ 3P%: 32.1 │ FTM: 3.1 │ FTA: 3.8 │ FT%: 81.9 │ REB: 3.5 │ AST: 2.1 │ STL: 1.3 │ BLK: 0.2 │ TO: 3.0 │ PF: 3.3

8. Tess Heal (Kansas State) SENIOR

Best Performance – 19 points, seven assists and four rebounds in 36 minutes v Kansas

Tess Heal put on a show on senior night for Kansas State, and she continues to be a vital piece of the Wildcats’ puzzle. Despite a loss to rivals Kansas, 75-68, Heal was electric, finishing with 19 points, a season-high 7 assists and 4 rebounds.

She has been a consistent threat for Kansas State, scoring in double figures in 11 of 12 games played since the calendar flipped to 2026.

GP: 26 │ MIN: 27.3 │ PTS: 11.0 │ FGM: 3.4 │ FGA: 6.9 │ FG%: 48.9 │ 3PM: 0.8 │ 3PA: 2.1 │ 3P%: 36.4 │ FTM: 3.4 │ FTA: 4.0 │ FT%: 85.6 │ REB: 3.7 │ AST: 1.7 │ STL: 1.2 │ BLK: 0.3 │ TO: 1.4 │ PF: 1.7

9. Hannah Chicken (Portland State) FRESHMAN

Best Performance – 17 points and nine rebounds in 30 minutes v Eastern Washington

Hannah Chicken’s superb freshman season continues. She has been a shining light for a Portland State team that sits at 6-12 and is struggling to find wins.

Chicken is the Vikings’ leading rebounder (6.1 per game) and is second in scoring at 11.7 points per game. Across two games this past week, Chicken averaged 16.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.

GP: 27 │ MIN: 26.0 │ PTS: 11.7 │ FGM: 4.5 │ FGA: 9.1 │ FG%: 49.0 │ 3PM: 0.6 │ 3PA: 1.5 │ 3P%: 40.0 │ FTM: 2.1 │ FTA: 2.6 │ FT%: 81.4 │ REB: 6.1 │ AST: 1.6 │ STL: 1.4 │ BLK: 0.7 │ TO: 2.8 │ PF: 2.6

10. Bonnie Deas (Arkansas) FRESHMAN

Best Performance – 14 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists in 28 minutes v Texas.

Bonnie Deas returns to the top 10 this week after showcasing her talents for all to see against #4 Texas. Despite a heavy defeat, Deas was her usual determined self and finished with her eighth double-double of the season.

Days later, Deas moved into the top five for most rebounds in a season in Razorbacks program history (262 and counting). Not bad for a freshman guard!

GP: 28 │ MIN: 27.6 │ PTS: 10.5 │ FGM: 3.6 │ FGA: 11.3 │ FG%: 32.0 │ 3PM: 0.9 │ 3PA: 3.3 │ 3P%: 26.1 │ FTM: 2.4 │ FTA: 3.5 │ FT%: 69.1 │ REB: 9.0 │ AST: 2.5 │ STL: 1.5 │ BLK: 0.3 │ TO: 2.8 │ PF: 2.9

OTHER TOP PERFORMERS

Mia Jacobs (Oregon) SENIOR

Best Performance – Five points, six rebounds, and three assists in 21 minutes v Nebraska.

GP: 28 │ MIN: 27.3 │ PTS: 13.4 │ FGM: 4.1 │ FGA: 9.6 │ FG%: 42.4 │ 3PM: 2.0 │ 3PA: 5.4 │ 3P%: 37.1 │ FTM: 3.3 │ FTA: 3.9 │ FT%: 83.5 │ REB: 5.5 │ AST: 1.8 │ STL: 1.4 │ BLK: 0.5 │ TO: 2.6 │ PF: 2.2

Sophie Burrows (Syracuse) JUNIOR

Best Performance – Nine points, three rebounds, and two assists in 31 minutes v NC State.

GP: 26 │ MIN: 29.5 │ PTS: 11.2 │ FGM: 4.3 │ FGA: 11.0 │ FG%: 38.8 │ 3PM: 1.8 │ 3PA: 5.7 │ 3P%: 32.0 │ FTM: 0.9 │ FTA: 1.1 │ FT%: 82.1 │ REB: 5.6 │ AST: 2.2 │ STL: 2.1 │ BLK: 0.9 │ TO: 2.0 │ PF: 1.5

Amelia Hassett (Kentucky) SENIOR

Best Performance – 15 points and eight rebounds in 31 minutes v Vanderbilt

GP: 28 │ MIN: 32.3 │ PTS: 10.2 │ FGM: 3.4 │ FGA: 8.9 │ FG%: 38.6 │ 3PM: 2.5 │ 3PA: 7.6 │ 3P%: 33.3 │ FTM: 0.7 │ FTA: 0.9 │ FT%: 79.2 │ REB: 5.4 │ AST: 1.7 │ STL: 0.9 │ BLK: 1.4 │ TO: 1.2 │ PF: 2.2

Libby Hutton (Boise State) SOPHOMORE

Best Performance – 14 points, five rebounds, and two assists in 33 minutes v Air Force.

GP: 28 │ MIN: 25.6 │ PTS: 9.9 │ FGM: 3.8 │ FGA: 8.1 │ FG%: 46.9 │ 3PM: 0.0 │ 3PA: 0.3 │ 3P%: 14.3 │ FTM: 2.3 │ FTA: 3.3 │ FT%: 70.7 │ REB: 6.2 │ AST: 1.6 │ STL: 0.8 │ BLK: 0.9 │ TO: 1.9 │ PF: 2.5

Hilary Fuller (Belmont) SOPHOMORE

Best Performance – 14 points, six rebounds, three blocks, and two assists in 23 minutes v Illinois State.

GP: 25 │ MIN: 20.9 │ PTS: 14.0 │ FGM: 5.2 │ FGA: 12.6 │ FG%: 41.1 │ 3PM: 0.9 │ 3PA: 2.5 │ 3P%: 34.4 │ FTM: 2.8 │ FTA: 4.0 │ FT%: 69.1 │ REB: 4.5 │ AST: 1.1 │ STL: 1.0 │ BLK: 1.5 │ TO: 2.7 │ PF: 3.0

Rubi Gray (Sacramento State) SOPHOMORE

Best Performance - 13 points, two rebounds, and two assists in 37 minutes v Eastern Washington.

GP: 28 │ MIN: 33.5 │ PTS: 14.2 │ FGM: 5.3 │ FGA: 13.2 │ FG%: 39.7 │ 3PM: 2.3 │ 3PA: 6.9 │ 3P%: 32.5 │ FTM: 1.4 │ FTA: 1.7 │ FT%: 85.1 │ REB: 2.8 │ AST: 1.2 │ STL: 1.1 │ BLK: 0.3 │ TO: 2.3 │ PF: 2.3

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