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Australian sophomore Dyani Ananiev guard stuffed the stat sheet in Portland's 107–26 rout of Warner on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (AEDT).

Ananiev, from St Andrews in NSW, filled the stat sheet just 11 minutes, finishing with seven points, four rebounds, three assists, and SIX steals, hitting all three of her shots, including 1-from-1 from deep.

Meanwhile, Australian Gems star Bonnie Deas has been named the SEC Freshman of the Week after delivering 18.3 points, 9.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists in the Arkansas Razorbacks first three games of the season. She joins Stanford's Lara Somfai (ACC) and Joel Foxwell (WCC) as the third Australian to claim the honour this week.

La Salle 81 🇦🇺 Lehigh 71

Alana Reddy delivered her most productive outing of the young season on November 12, logging 27 minutes in Lehigh’s 81–70 loss to LAS. The freshman guard from Sydney scored six points, adding three rebounds and two assists while showing confidence from deep, attempting nine threes and hitting two. Although her overall shooting efficiency was low (2-from-10 FG, 20%), Reddy’s increased minutes and offensive involvement marked a clear step forward from her earlier games, reflecting her expanding role in Lehigh’s backcourt rotation.

Dayton 71 🇦🇺 Xavier 66

Queensland Freshman guard Phoebe Holmes didn't play for Xavier today.

St. Bonaventure 68 🇦🇺 Binghamton 65

Sydney Freshman guard Leah Fowler didn't play for Bearcats today.

🇦🇺 Bryant 66 Marist 56

Senior Rose Nelson had a quiet outing as Bryant defeated Marist 66–56 on the road. In 18 minutes, the Wallacia, NSW, forward went scoreless (0-from-3 FG) but contributed 3 rebounds, 1 block, and solid defensive effort. While not a major factor offensively, Nelson helped the Bulldogs secure their third straight win to start the season.

Canisius 72 🇦🇺 Syracuse 96

Australian duo Sophie Burrows and Madeline Potts both featured in Syracuse’s 96–72 win over Canisius. Junior guard Burrows had her best game of the season, contributing seven points, five rebounds, and an assist in 20 minutes while shooting 3-from-6 from the field and 1-from-3 from deep. She added two steals and brought strong energy on both ends, showing improved efficiency after a slow shooting start to the year. Sophomore guard Potts played nine minutes off the bench, finishing scoreless (0-from-2 FG) but adding a rebound. The pair’s combined minutes reflected Syracuse’s growing depth, with both Australians playing supporting roles in the Orange’s third straight double-digit victory.

New Mexico Highlands 61 🇦🇺 New Mexico State 78

Freshman guard Keira Hudson and junior guard Nikki Stanic both featured in New Mexico State’s 78–61 home win against New Mexico Highlands. Hudson impressed with an efficient, attacking performance — scoring a career-best six points in 20 minutes, hitting a perfect 6-from-6 from the free-throw line. She also had two rebounds, an assist, and a block, bouncing back strongly from a tough season opener at USC. Her composure at the line and activity on both ends highlighted her potential as a rotation guard for the Aggies. Stanic saw limited court time, playing just a minute late in the contest without recording any counting stats. It was her second appearance of the season, continuing her return to game rhythm as part of New Mexico State’s deep backcourt rotation.

Louisiana Christian 34 🇦🇺 Louisiana Tech 121

Sophomore Isla Airey made a strong impact in limited minutes during Louisiana Tech’s 121–34 rout of LCHR. Playing 11 minutes, the 1.93 m Melbourne forward scored two points, grabbed four rebounds, and added a steal and three blocks, shooting 1-of-2 from the field. Airey’s length and rim protection stood out in the one-sided win, marking a confident response after seeing just a single minute in the season opener at ULM.

🇦🇺 Wyoming 44 UT Arlington 64

Sophomore Katie Harrington didn't for Wyoming today.

🇦🇺 Santa Clara 85 Texas A&M–Corpus Christi 62

Australian duo Alana Goodchild and Sienna Grieger both featured in Santa Clara’s 85–62 road win over AMCC. Senior forward Goodchild played a brief 4-minute stint, finishing with one rebound and no points on 0-from-1 shooting. Freshman guard Grieger also saw two minutes, recording one rebound and missing her lone three-point attempt. Despite quiet box scores, both Australians contributed during the extended bench run as Santa Clara cruised to a second straight double-digit win to open the 2025–26 season.

🇦🇺 Marquette 47 Minnesota 90

Seniors Abbey Cracknell and Ayuen Akot didn't play for Marquette today.

Bethany (KS) 52 🇦🇺 Northern Colorado 84

Sophomore Claire Fraser delivered a well-rounded performance in Northern Colorado’s 84–52 win over BYKS. Playing 26 minutes, the Brisbane forward posted six points, four assists, two steals, and a block, shooting 2-from-6 from the field and 2-from-4 from three-point range. Fraser’s perimeter shooting and playmaking helped the Bears maintain offensive flow and defensive pressure, continuing her consistent early-season form across multiple stat categories.

🇦🇺 Grand Canyon 66 Oregon 84

Senior Mia Jacobs delivered a dominant performance in Oregon’s 84–66 win against Grand Canyon, leading all scorers with 26 points in 29 minutes. The Perth forward was highly efficient, shooting 60% from the field, 33.3% from three, and an impressive 92.3% from the free-throw line, while adding a rebound, an assist, and a block. Her aggressive scoring and composure anchored the Ducks’ offense throughout, marking her best game of the season and reaffirming her status as one of Oregon’s primary offensive weapons.

For Grand Canyon, Australians Casey Valenti-Paea and Holly Griffiths both produced strong outings. Senior guard Valenti-Paea bounced back from a quiet opener, scoring six points with four rebounds and three assists in 21 minutes, shooting an efficient 3-from-6 from the field. Her poise and playmaking helped keep the Lopes competitive early against a nationally ranked opponent. Junior forward Griffiths was outstanding in the frontcourt, finishing a perfect 2-from-2 from the field and 4-of-4 at the free-throw line for eight points, along with four rebounds and a block in 17 minutes. The Melbourne pair’s combined 14 points highlighted their importance to Grand Canyon’s rotation, offering a bright spot in an otherwise difficult road matchup.

Utah Valley 52 🇦🇺 Utah 75

Australians Chyra Evans and Grace Foster both featured in Utah’s 75–52 win over Utah Valley, continuing the Utes’ unbeaten start to the season. Junior forward Evans was highly efficient in her 14-minute outing, scoring eight points on 3-from-4 shooting and a perfect 2-of-2 from the free-throw line, while also adding four rebounds. Her interior presence and finishing touch provided a steady spark off the bench. Sophomore guard Foster contributed a rebound, an assist, and two steals in 8 minutes, offering defensive energy and ball movement in her limited role. Together, the pair helped maintain Utah’s tempo and depth in another comfortable home win.

Warner Pacific 26 🇦🇺 Portland 107

Australian pair Jada Kennedy and Dyani Ananiev shone in Portland’s 107–26 blowout win against WPAC, showcasing the Pilots’ depth and balance. Freshman centre Kennedy delivered a breakout performance, scoring a career-high eight points on a perfect 4-from-4 shooting, along with seven rebounds, three blocks, and an assist in 13 minutes. Her dominance inside and rim protection stood out as Portland controlled every facet of the game. Sophomore guard Ananiev filled the stat sheet in 11 minutes, finishing with seven points, four rebounds, three assists, and SIX steals, hitting all three of her shots, including 1-from-1 from deep.

🇦🇺 Pacific 52 🇦🇺 California 60

Junior Lulu Twidale produced a standout performance in California’s 60–52 win against Pacific, leading the Golden Bears offensively. The Sunshine Coast guard logged 34 minutes, scoring a season-high 19 points on 6-from-15 shooting, including a perfect 7-of-7 from the free-throw line, while adding six rebounds, three assists, and a steal. Despite missing all six three-point attempts, Twidale attacked the rim aggressively and controlled tempo throughout, delivering her most complete game of the young season as Cal improved to 2–1.

Junior Kailey Neave and sophomore Tyla Fautua didn't play for Pacific.

Willamette 52 🇦🇺 Portland State 89

Australians Hannah Chicken and Taylor Moffat both impressed in Portland State’s 89–52 win against Willamette, contributing across the board in a dominant team display. Freshman forward Chicken delivered her best collegiate performance so far, scoring six points on 3-from-5 shooting while adding eight rebounds and four assists in 19 minutes. Her activity on the glass and passing from the high post stood out in the lopsided victory. Senior guard Moffat provided veteran stability, finishing with eight points, two rebounds, and three assists in 13 minutes, shooting 3-from-4 from the field and 2-of-3 from the line.

Brisbane freshman Kailee Field didn't play for Portland State today.

Utah State 68 🇦🇺 Cal State Bakersfield 65

Freshman Jaime Gallatly logged limited minutes in Cal State Bakersfield’s 68–65 loss to Utah State, playing two minutes off the bench. The Traralgon forward didn’t register any points or rebounds but recorded a block, continuing to gain early-season experience at the Division I level as the Roadrunners fell just short in a close contest.

Tomorrow — November 13, 2025

• 🇦🇺 Florida State vs Nicholls (3:00 AM) — Pania Davis (Jr)
• 🇦🇺 Buffalo @ Vermont (8:00 AM) — Alice Dart (So), Meg Lucas (Fr)
• DePaul vs 🇦🇺 Bradley (10:00 AM) — Amy O’Hara (Sr)
• 🇦🇺 Rider @ 🇦🇺 Boston College (10:00 AM) — Emmy Roach (So, Rider), Lily Carmody (So, Boston College), Eleanor Trout (Fr, Boston College)
• 🇦🇺 Davidson @ App State (10:30 AM) — Charlise Dunn (Sr), Katie Donovan (Jr), Emilie Bessell (So), Asha Nightingale (Fr)
• 🇦🇺 Northern Kentucky @ Ball State (10:30 AM) — Mia Jordan (Jr)
• 🇦🇺 South Carolina Upstate @ 🇦🇺 Kentucky (10:30 AM) — Kinley Patterson (Fr, South Carolina Upstate), Amelia Hassett (Jr, Kentucky)
• 🇦🇺 Vanderbilt @ Austin Peay (11:00 AM) — Monique Williams (Fr)
• 🇦🇺 Akron @ Notre Dame (11:00 AM) — Liz Murphy (So)
• 🇦🇺 Colorado @ 🇦🇺 Louisville (11:00 AM) — Jade Crook (Fr, Colorado), Isla Juffermans (So, Louisville)
• Tennessee State vs 🇦🇺 TCU (11:30 AM) — Sarah Portlock (Fr)
• 🇦🇺 Bowling Green @ Wisconsin (11:30 AM) — Jasmine Fearne (Jr)
• 🇦🇺 Loyola Chicago @ UConn (11:30 AM) — Holly Dolny (Fr)
• UC Davis vs 🇦🇺 Weber State (12:00 PM) — Antoniette Emma-Nnopu (Sr)
• 🇦🇺 Evansville @ Eastern Kentucky (Away) — Georgia Cox (So), Jelena Savic (Fr)
• Creighton vs 🇦🇺 Nebraska (1:00 PM) — Jessica Petrie (Jr)
• 🇦🇺 Omaha @ Utah Tech (1:00 PM) — Harriet Ford (So), Kyana Weir (Fr)
• Sacramento State vs 🇦🇺 UC San Diego (1:00 PM) — Erin Condron (Fr, UC San Diego), Rubi Gray (So, Sacramento State)
• 🇦🇺 UC Irvine @ Idaho State (1:00 PM) — Summah Hanson (Fr)
• California Baptist vs 🇦🇺 Long Beach State (1:00 PM) — Rosie Akot (Fr)