Deas' freshman flex adds sharpness to Razorbacks

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Freshman Bonnie Deas continued her outstanding start to college basketball, powering Arkansas to an 89–77 overtime win against Central Arkansas.

The star Melbourne guard logged a season-high 37 minutes, finishing with a double-double — 18 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, and two steals — while shooting 5-from-15 from the field (33.3%), including a 1-from-1 threes and 7-of-9 from the line (77.8%).

Central Arkansas 77 🇦🇺 Arkansas 89

Deas was instrumental in overtime, maintaining composure at the stripe and on the boards, showing maturity beyond her freshman status.

Season to Date (through Nov 11)

• Games: 3 │ Points: 18.3 ppg │ Rebounds: 9.3 rpg │ Assists: 3.7 apg │ Steals: 2.0 spg
• FG%: 38.7 │ 3PT%: 46.7 │ FT%: 86.7

Deas has opened her freshman campaign with remarkable poise and consistency, scoring in double figures in all three games and averaging nearly a double-double. Her mix of scoring punch, rebounding toughness, and composure under pressure is quickly making her a key two-way contributor in the Razorbacks’ rotation.

Jacksonville 55 🇦🇺 Florida 100

Freshman Melbourne guard Emilija Dakic added steady minutes in Florida’s 100–55 win over Jacksonville, contributing two points, a rebound, and an assist in 13 minutes off the bench. She shot 1-from-3 from the field (33.3%), missed both three-point attempts, and did not attempt a free throw. Dakic has featured in all three games to open her freshman season, showing glimpses of her playmaking instincts and defensive awareness. While still finding her shooting rhythm, she continues to settle into Florida’s perimeter rotation and gain valuable early experience in SEC competition.

Lamar 61 🇦🇺 Kansas State 89

Senior guard Tess Heal produced a steady all-around performance in Kansas State’s 89–61 win over Lamar, contributing across multiple categories in her 20 minutes on the floor. Heal, from Melbourne, tallied seven points, five rebounds, and two assists, shooting 1-from-3 from the field (33.3%) and 5-of-7 from the free-throw line (71.4%). Heal provided composure and physicality in the backcourt, helping the Wildcats control tempo and maintain offensive flow. Heal’s senior leadership has been evident early, contributing solid minutes in all three wins to open Kansas State’s season. Her poise, rebounding presence, and ability to draw contact have added stability to the Wildcats’ perimeter rotation as she continues to expand her impact on both ends of the floor.

Furman vs 🇦🇺 Vanderbilt

Freshman Monique Williams hasn't played this season.

Montana 56 🇦🇺 Washington 87

Freshman Sienna Harvey experienced her first challenging outing of the season but still made solid contributions as Washington defeated Montana 87–56. In 22 minutes, the Geelong guard recorded nine points, six rebounds, and an assist, shooting 2-from-14 from the field (14.3%), 1-from-4 from three (25.0%), and a perfect 4-of-4 from the line. Despite a cold shooting night, Harvey remained active on the glass and composed at the stripe, showing maturity in adapting when her shot wasn’t falling.

Harvey’s transition to Division I has been impressive, averaging double figures through her first two games. After a sharp debut, she battled through a tough shooting night against Montana but continued to impact the game through rebounding and free-throw reliability. Her confidence and aggression early in her freshman year suggest she’ll remain a key offensive weapon for the Huskies.

Airforce 49 🇦🇺 Oregon State 60

Senior centre Lizzy Williamson provided an efficient spark off the bench in Oregon State’s win, contributing four points and five rebounds (four defensive) in 15 minutes. The Australian veteran shot 2-from-2 from the field (100%), added a steal and a block, and committed no turnovers or fouls, making the most of her limited court time with steady inside play and defensive presence. While Freshman guard Keira Lindemans logged eight minutes, pulling down two boards. Though she went scoreless on 0-from-2 shooting (0-from-1 from three), Lindemans continued to show composure and activity off the bench in her early collegiate minutes.

Freshman Katelyn Field didn't play.

Tomorrow — November 12, 2025

• Utah State @ 🇦🇺 Cal State Bakersfield (1:00 PM) — Jaime Gallatly (So)
• Pacific vs 🇦🇺 California (2:00 PM) — Sophie Burrows (Jr)
• 🇦🇺 Grand Canyon @ Oregon (1:00 PM) — Casey Valenti-Paea (Sr), Holly Griffiths (Jr)
• La Salle vs 🇦🇺 Lehigh (10:00 AM) — Alana Reddy (Fr)
• Louisiana Christian vs 🇦🇺 Louisiana Tech (10:00 AM) — Isla Airey (So)
• 🇦🇺 Marquette @ Minnesota (12:00 PM) — Ayuen Akot (Sr)
• New Mexico Highlands vs 🇦🇺 New Mexico State (11:00 AM) — Nikki Stanic (Jr), Keira Hudson (Fr)
• Bethany (KS) vs 🇦🇺 Northern Colorado (10:00 AM) — Claire Fraser (So)
• Grand Canyon @ 🇦🇺 Oregon (Home) — Mia Jacobs (Sr)
• 🇦🇺 Pacific @ California (2:00 PM) — Tyla Fautua (So)
• Warner Pacific vs 🇦🇺 Portland (1:00 PM) — Riley Parker (So), Carlin Briggs (So), James O’Donnell (So), Joel Foxwell (So)
• Willamette vs 🇦🇺 Portland State (2:00 PM) — Taylor Moffat (Sr), Hannah Chicken (Fr)
• 🇦🇺 Santa Clara @ Texas A&M–Corpus Christi (12:00 PM) — Sienna Grieger (Fr)
• Canisius vs 🇦🇺 Syracuse (11:00 AM) — Sophie Burrows (Jr), Madeline Potts (So)
• Utah Valley vs 🇦🇺 Utah (1:00 PM) — Chyra Evans (Jr), Grace Foster (So)
• 🇦🇺 Wyoming @ UT Arlington (11:30 AM) — Katie Harrington (Fr)
• Dayton vs 🇦🇺 Xavier (10:30 AM) — Phoebe Holmes (So)