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Australian men's basketballers continued to make an impact across NCAA Division I on November 12, led by Anthony Dell’Orso’s eight points in Arizona’s 84–49 win over Northern Arizona and Alex Condon’s 13-point, six-rebound effort in Florida’s 78–76 rivalry victory.

Ben Tweedy steadied Colgate with strong floor play, while Joseph Locandro scored 10 points for Maryland Eastern Shore at Nebraska.

Freshmen Abass Bodija and Roor Akhuar combined for 11 in Fordham’s tight win, and Austin Rapp added 11 points, three assists, and three blocks for Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, Joshua Dent, Harry Wessels, and Rory Hawke powered Saint Mary’s past Ohio as Australians featured prominently nationwide.

🇦🇺 Arizona 84 Northern Arizona 49

Senior Anthony Dell’Orso continued his steady start to the season in Arizona’s 84–49 win against Northern Arizona on November 12, 2025 (AEDT). The Melbourne guard logged 23 minutes, finishing with eight points, two rebounds, and three assists, shooting 3-from-8 from the field and 2-from-6 from three. While not as explosive as his 18-point outing against Utah Tech, Dell’Orso maintained his efficient perimeter presence and playmaking, helping the Wildcats cruise to their third straight win to open the 2025–26 campaign.

🇦🇺 Central Arkansas 56 Arkansas 93

Freshmen Harry Beauchamp and Truman Byrne both appeared in Central Arkansas’ 93–56 road loss to No. 21 Arkansas, gaining valuable experience against elite opposition. Guard Beauchamp played four minutes off the bench without registering a stat, while fellow Melbourne forward Byrne contributed three points, six rebounds, and one assist in 16 minutes, shooting 1-from-5 from the field with a made three. Despite limited scoring opportunities, Byrne’s rebounding presence and activity on the glass stood out, continuing his promising start to the season as the Bears’ young Australian frontcourt prospect.

Davidson 62 🇦🇺 Charlotte 55

Australian Freshman Frank Oguche didn't play for Charlotte today.

Drexel 83 🇦🇺 Colgate 90

Sophomore Ben Tweedy played a steady all-around game in Colgate’s 90–83 win against Drexel, contributing in multiple areas despite limited scoring. The Rockhampton guard logged 29 minutes, finishing with two points, three rebounds, and three assists, shooting 0-from-2 from the field but hitting 2-of-2 from the free-throw line.

Cleary University 54 🇦🇺 Detroit Mercy 92

Freshman Xavier Istomin-Monroe made a solid contribution in Detroit Mercy’s 92–54 win against Cleary, showing promise in limited minutes. The 2.16m Sydney centre played 10 minutes, scoring four points on 2-from-3 shooting, while adding two rebounds and a block. Despite missing all three free throws, Istomin-Monroe’s size and interior presence gave the Titans a strong paint option off the bench, continuing his steady development early in his collegiate career.

Florida State  76 🇦🇺 Florida 78

National champion Alex Condon continued his strong early-season form in Florida’s 78–76 rivalry win against Florida State, delivering another efficient all-around performance. The Junior forward, from Perth, WA, played 32 minutes, posting 13 points, six rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and a steal, shooting 4-from-6 from the field and 5-of-7 from the line. Condon’s composure in key moments and inside presence were vital as the Gators edged out their in-state rivals, capping an impressive opening stretch that’s seen him average double figures across Florida’s first three games.

Australian Sophomore Alex Kovatchev didn't play for Florida today.

Wagner 61 🇦🇺 Fordham 63

Freshmen forwards Abass Bodija and Roor Akhuar both contributed valuable minutes in Fordham’s 63–61 win against Wagner, helping the Rams remain unbeaten at home. Brisbane's Bodija was efficient inside, recording six points, three rebounds, and a block in 14 minutes, shooting 2-from-3 from the field and 2-of-3 from the free-throw line. While Canberra’s Akhuar added five points, two rebounds, and two steals in 12 minutes, hitting 2-from-4 shots and 1-from-2 from three.

Australian Junior Jack Whitbourn didn't play for Fordham today.

Northeastern 77 🇦🇺 Harvard 60

Junior Luca Ace-Nasteski made a strong impact off the bench in Harvard’s 77–60 loss to Northeastern, delivering his most productive performance of the season. The Manly, NSW, forward played 13 minutes, finishing with seven points and two rebounds, shooting 1-from-2 from the field and 5-of-6 from the free-throw line. Despite the defeat, Ace-Nasteski’s energy and efficiency at the stripe provided a bright spot for the Crimson, showing his ability to contribute offensively in limited minutes.

Jacksonville @ 🇦🇺 High Point

Australian sophomore Josh Ibukunoluwa didn't play for High Point today.

Southwestern Christian 70 🇦🇺 Incarnate Word 109

Senior centre Lewis Rowe saw limited minutes in Incarnate Word’s 109–70 win against SWCU, contributing efficiently in his short stint. The Adelaide big man played eight minutes, recording three points, two rebounds, and an assist, shooting 1-from-3 from the field and 1-of-2 from the free-throw line. After a dominant showing in the season opener, Rowe maintained his steady interior presence as the Cardinals cruised to a second straight blowout victory.

NJIT @ 🇦🇺 Loyola Maryland

Sydney freshman forward Emmett Adair is yet to play for Loyola this season.

🇦🇺 Maryland Eastern Shore 50 Nebraska 69

Senior Joseph Locandro turned in another efficient performance in Maryland Eastern Shore’s 69–50 loss at Nebraska. The Melbourne forward logged 16 minutes, scoring 10 points on 3-from-4 shooting, including a perfect 2-from-2 from deep and 2-of-2 at the line, while adding four boards and an assist. Despite the defeat, Locandro continued his impressive early-season consistency — reaching double figures for the third time in four games — and remained a bright spot for the Hawks with his versatile inside-out scoring touch.

Arkansas State 86 🇦🇺 Missouri State 85

Freshman guard Ryder Cheesman, from Melbourne, didn't log any minutes for Missouri State in their one-point loss to Arkansas State today.

🇦🇺 Ohio 60 🇦🇺 Saint Mary’s 90

Australian talent was on full display as Saint Mary’s defeated Ohio 90–60, featuring four Aussies across both teams. For Ohio, freshman forward Kiir Kuany played 20 minutes, finishing with two points and a rebound on 1-from-2 shooting. Though limited statistically, the 2.06 m Melbourne big man continues to earn valuable minutes early in his college career, providing length and activity in the frontcourt.

On the winning side, Saint Mary’s was led by Joshua Dent, who controlled the tempo with four assists, two rebounds, and two points in 25 minutes, going a perfect 2-of-2 from the line. Fellow Australian Harry Wessels made the most of his time, posting five points, two rebounds, and an assist in nine minutes, showing efficiency and strength around the rim. Freshman guard Rory Hawke added four points on 2-from-2 shooting in 10 minutes, bringing energy off the bench. The Gaels’ dominant win showcased their trademark balance and the continued influence of their Australian core, with all three contributing meaningfully on both ends of the floor.

William & Mary 86 🇦🇺 Richmond 90

Senior Will Johnston delivered his best performance of the season in Richmond’s 90–86 win against William & Mary, playing a key role in the Spiders’ high-scoring victory. The Sydney guard logged 29 minutes, scoring 16 points on 5-from-13 from the floor, including 4-from-10 from three-point range, and adding five assists. Johnston’s perimeter shooting and playmaking were pivotal in stretching the defense and keeping Richmond’s offense fluid, marking a confident display from the veteran guard as the Spiders improved to 3–0.

UC Riverside 68 🇦🇺 New Mexico 82

Freshman Ben Waller logged limited minutes in UC Riverside’s 82–68 loss at New Mexico, playing three minutes off the bench without registering a stat aside from one turnover. After contributing solidly in earlier games, the Traralgon guard's court time was brief in a tough road matchup, as the Highlanders struggled to contain the Lobos’ offense.

🇦🇺 UTRGV 65 Boise State 85

Junior Marshal Destremau continued his efficient start to the season in UT Rio Grande Valley’s 85–65 road loss to Boise State. The Perth forward played 11 minutes, contributing five points and three rebounds while shooting 1-from-2 from the field and 3-of-5 from the free-throw line. Though limited by foul trouble (4 fouls), Destremau again made the most of his touches, maintaining his steady scoring efficiency and interior presence as the Vaqueros faced a strong Mountain West opponent.

Ball State 55 🇦🇺 Wisconsin

Sophomore Austin Rapp continued his consistent form in Wisconsin’s 86–55 win against Ball State, contributing across multiple categories. The Melbourne forward played 25 minutes, posting 11 points, two boards, and three assists, while adding three blocks and a steal. Rapp shot 4-from-10 from the field, including 2-from-7 from three, and was perfect at the line (1-of-1 FT). His versatility and two-way impact once again stood out, reinforcing his growing importance in the Badgers’ frontcourt rotation as Wisconsin moved to 3–0.

🇦🇺 Wofford 62 Auburn 93

Australian Junior Rex Stirling made an efficient season debut for Wofford in their 93–56 loss to No. 21 Auburn. The Melbourne forward scored six points in 12 minutes, shooting a perfect 3-from-3 from the field. Though he didn’t record any rebounds or assists, Stirling provided instant offense off the bench, giving the Terriers a productive scoring boost in limited action against high-level SEC opposition.

Tomorrow — November 13, 2025

• Mississippi Valley State @ 🇦🇺 Hawai‘i (3:59 PM) — Harry Rouhliadeff (Sr)
• Utah Tech @ 🇦🇺 Manhattan (1:30 PM) — Fraser Roxburgh (So)
• 🇦🇺 Northern Kentucky @ East Tennessee State (Away, 11:00 AM) — Ethan Elliott (Fr)
• North Texas @ 🇦🇺 Oregon State (1:30 PM) — Stephen Olowoniyi (Jr), Yaak Yaak (Jr)
• 🇦🇺 Siena @ St. Bonaventure (Away, 11:00 AM) — Tasman Gooderick (Jr)
• 🇦🇺 Oakland @ Houston (Away, 12:00 PM) — Nate Deer (Sr), Tuburu Naivalurua (Sr)
• Middle Tennessee @ 🇦🇺 Evansville (12:00 PM) — Joshua Hughes (Jr), James Dyson Merwe (Fr)