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Dell’Orso's Wildcats go 18-0, stay No1 in NCAA

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Dell’Orso's Wildcats go 18-0, stay No1 in NCAA
Dell’Orso's Wildcats go 18-0, stay No1 in NCAA

Arizona Wildcats guard Anthony Dell'Orso. Photo: Christopher Hook/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Oscar Cluff, Max Mackinnon and Joel Foxwell headline Australians’ top NCAA performances on Jan 18.

🇦🇺 Arizona Wildcats 84, UCF Knights 77 (Final)

Senior guard Anthony Dell’Orso, from Melbourne, Victoria, logged rotation minutes in Arizona’s road win, contributing primarily as a secondary ball-mover and defensive presence despite a scoreless shooting night. The No1 ranked Wildcats are unbeaten in 2025-26, marching to 18-0 and first in the Big 10. Dell’Orso remained involved off the ball, finished with three assists, and added a block as Arizona controlled the game late through balanced scoring and defensive execution.

Anthony Dell’Orso — Senior, Guard, Arizona Wildcats
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia │ Height: 1.98 m
Points: 0 (Season: 9.6) │ Rebounds: 2 (Season: 2.1) │ Assists: 3 (Season: 2.8) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 0–6 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–3 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Minutes: 18

🇦🇺 Central Arkansas Bears 98, North Florida Ospreys 69 (Final)

Freshman guard Harry Beauchamp, from Melbourne, Victoria, logged extended minutes in Central Arkansas’ home win and operated as an active perimeter option within the Bears’ rotation. He generated 14 points on high volume, attacked off the bounce, and stayed engaged on the glass and as a secondary passer, finishing with five rebounds and four assists as Central Arkansas pulled away early and maintained control throughout.

Freshman forward Truman Byrne, also from Melbourne, Victoria, played a supporting frontcourt role, contributing as a connector and screener while facilitating ball movement. He finished with five assists and provided interior presence during his minutes as the Bears’ balanced offense consistently found open looks.

Harry Beauchamp — Freshman, Guard, Central Arkansas Bears
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia │ Height: 1.96 m
Points: 14 (Season: 4.2) │ Rebounds: 5 (Season: 1.1) │ Assists: 4 (Season: 0.8) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 5–17 (29.4%) │ 3PT: 2–12 (16.7%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%) │ Minutes: 27

Truman Byrne — Freshman, Forward, Central Arkansas Bears
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia │ Height: 2.08 m
Points: 4 (Season: 3.9) │ Rebounds: 2 (Season: 3.6) │ Assists: 5 (Season: 1.7) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 2–5 (40.0%) │ 3PT: 0–3 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Minutes: 23

🇦🇺 Colgate Raiders 95, Bucknell Bison 76 (Final)

Sophomore guard Ben Tweedy, from Rockhampton, Queensland, played a central perimeter role in Colgate’s home win, providing efficient scoring and spacing within the Raiders’ offensive structure. He knocked down four three-pointers, scored 14 points, and moved the ball effectively as Colgate built separation early and sustained control through balanced guard play.

Ben Tweedy — Sophomore, Guard, Colgate Raiders
From Rockhampton, QLD, Australia │ Height: 1.93 m
Points: 14 (Season: 8.8) │ Rebounds: 5 (Season: 2.9) │ Assists: 3 (Season: 2.3) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 4–9 (44.4%) │ 3PT: 4–7 (57.1%) │ FT: 2–4 (50.0%) │ Minutes: 26

Houston Christian Huskies 81, 🇦🇺 East Texas A&M Lions 70 (Final)

Junior forward Noah Pagotto, from Wollongong, New South Wales, played a prominent interior role in East Texas A&M’s road loss, providing efficient scoring and physical presence in the frontcourt. He finished with 12 points on high-percentage shooting, stepped out to convert a three, and remained active on the glass with seven rebounds while East Texas A&M struggled to close the margin late.

Noah Pagotto — Junior, Forward, East Texas A&M Lions
From Wollongong, NSW, Australia │ Height: 2.03 m
Points: 12 (Season: 8.1) │ Rebounds: 7 (Season: 4.7) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 0.8) │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 4–6 (66.7%) │ 3PT: 1–2 (50.0%) │ FT: 3–7 (42.9%) │ Minutes: 25

Duquesne Dukes 74, 🇦🇺 Fordham Rams 63 (Final)

Freshman forward Abass Bodija, from Brisbane, Queensland, logged rotation minutes in Fordham’s home loss and provided interior scoring and rebounding presence off the bench. He finished with seven points on efficient touches around the rim, added six rebounds, and recorded a block while operating within Fordham’s frontcourt rotation.

Sophomore centre Jack Whitbourn, from Melbourne, Victoria, anchored the Rams’ interior for extended minutes and carried a heavy rebounding workload. He pulled down 15 rebounds, protected the rim with a block, and added defensive activity with two steals as Fordham tried to stay competitive despite shooting struggles in the frontcourt.

Abass Bodija — Freshman, Forward, Fordham Rams
From Brisbane, QLD, Australia │ Height: 2.08 m
Points: 7 (Season: 6.9) │ Rebounds: 6 (Season: 5.1) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 1.0) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 3–7 (42.9%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 1–1 (100.0%) │ Minutes: 17

Jack Whitbourn — Sophomore, Centre, Fordham Rams
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia │ Height: 2.11 m
Points: 8 (Season: 9.8) │ Rebounds: 15 (Season: 9.8) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 0.8) │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 3–12 (25.0%) │ 3PT: 0–3 (0.0%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%) │ Minutes: 28

🇦🇺 Harvard Crimson 87, Princeton Tigers 80 (OT) (Final)

Junior forward Luca Ace-Nasteski, from Manly, New South Wales, appeared briefly in Harvard’s overtime home win, logging limited minutes late in the rotation. His involvement was minimal, with no recorded statistical contributions, as Harvard relied on its primary frontcourt and guard groups down the stretch and into overtime.

Luca Ace-Nasteski — Junior, Forward, Harvard Crimson
From Manly, NSW, Australia │ Height: 2.08 m
Points: 0 (Season: 1.6) │ Rebounds: 0 (Season: 1.0) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.3) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–0 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Minutes: 2

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 77, 🇦🇺 Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors 62 (Final)

Senior forward Harry Rouhliadeff, from Brisbane, Queensland, was one of Hawai‘i’s most efficient offensive contributors in the road loss, scoring decisively on limited touches. He finished with 13 points on near-perfect shooting, converting consistently around the rim and stepping out to knock down a three, while Hawai‘i struggled to sustain scoring across the rest of the rotation.

Harry Rouhliadeff — Senior, Forward, Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors
From Brisbane, QLD, Australia │ Height: 2.06 m
Points: 13 (Season: 11.4) │ Rebounds: 2 (Season: 5.1) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 1.6) │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 5–6 (83.3%) │ 3PT: 1–1 (100.0%) │ FT: 2–3 (66.7%) │ Minutes: 28

🇦🇺 High Point Panthers 89, South Carolina Upstate Spartans 69 (Final)

Sophomore forward Josh Ibukunoluwa, from Perth, Western Australia, logged short rotation minutes in High Point’s home win, contributing on the glass and at the free-throw line during his time on the floor. He finished with three rebounds and converted both free throws as the Panthers controlled the game and extended their lead through the second half.

Josh Ibukunoluwa — Sophomore, Forward, High Point Panthers
From Perth, WA, Australia │ Height: 2.08 m
Points: 2 (Season: 3.1) │ Rebounds: 3 (Season: 2.1) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.3) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–0 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%) │ Minutes: 7

🇦🇺 Incarnate Word Cardinals 76, Northwestern State Demons 74 (Final)

Senior centre Lewis Rowe, from Adelaide, South Australia, logged rotation minutes in Incarnate Word’s narrow home win, operating as a physical interior presence in the frontcourt. His contributions came primarily through screening, rebounding positioning, and defensive coverage, as the Cardinals controlled the closing stages in a tight contest.

Lewis Rowe — Senior, Centre, Incarnate Word Cardinals
From Adelaide, SA, Australia │ Height: 2.08 m
Points: 2 (Season: 2.2) │ Rebounds: 2 (Season: 2.7) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 1.4) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 1–4 (25.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Minutes: 19

Eastern Washington Eagles 84, 🇦🇺 Idaho State Bengals 66 (Final)

Senior forward Caleb Van De Griend, from Bridgetown, Western Australia, provided interior scoring and rebounding efficiency in Idaho State’s home loss, converting through contact and maintaining presence on the glass during his minutes. He finished with 10 points on solid efficiency and added a block as the Bengals struggled to keep pace across extended stretches.

Sophomore guard Lachlan Brewer, from Launceston, Tasmania, logged extended backcourt minutes and contributed secondary scoring and ball movement. He converted at the free-throw line, added a steal defensively, and remained part of Idaho State’s primary rotation as Eastern Washington built separation.

Caleb Van De Griend — Senior, Forward, Idaho State Bengals
From Bridgetown, WA, Australia │ Height: 2.03 m
Points: 10 (Season: 13.4) │ Rebounds: 6 (Season: 6.8) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 0.8) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 4–8 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 2–3 (66.7%) │ Minutes: 17

Lachlan Brewer — Sophomore, Guard, Idaho State Bengals
From Launceston, TAS, Australia │ Height: 1.98 m
Points: 8 (Season: 9.2) │ Rebounds: 3 (Season: 3.9) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 1.3) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 3–8 (37.5%) │ 3PT: 0–4 (0.0%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%) │ Minutes: 25

🇦🇺 Loyola Maryland Greyhounds 74, Boston University Terriers 57 (Final)

Freshman forward Emmett Adair, from Sydney, New South Wales, played a central scoring role in Loyola Maryland’s home win, operating as a primary option within the Greyhounds’ frontcourt rotation. He scored from both the paint and perimeter, finished efficiently on volume touches, and remained active defensively as Loyola Maryland controlled the game through the second half.

Emmett Adair — Freshman, Forward, Loyola Maryland Greyhounds
From Sydney, NSW, Australia │ Height: 2.06 m
Points: 17 (Season: 11.5) │ Rebounds: 3 (Season: 5.2) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 1.2) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 6–11 (54.5%) │ 3PT: 2–6 (33.3%) │ FT: 3–6 (50.0%) │ Minutes: 21

🇦🇺 LSU Tigers 78, Missouri Tigers 70 (Final)

Senior guard Max Mackinnon, from Brisbane, Queensland, played a leading perimeter role in LSU’s home win, carrying a heavy offensive workload across extended minutes. He generated 20 points through a combination of shot creation and perimeter shooting, knocked down four three-pointers, and stayed involved as a secondary ball-handler as LSU maintained control late despite high usage.

Max Mackinnon — Senior, Guard, LSU Tigers
From Brisbane, QLD, Australia │ Height: 1.98 m
Points: 20 (Season: 14.5) │ Rebounds: 3 (Season: 2.7) │ Assists: 2 (Season: 2.5) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 7–19 (36.8%) │ 3PT: 4–10 (40.0%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%) │ Minutes: 38

🇦🇺 Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks 70, Coppin State Eagles 67 (Final)

Senior forward Joseph Locandro, from Melbourne, Victoria, played a rotation role in Maryland Eastern Shore’s home win, contributing as a secondary scoring option in the frontcourt. He finished with six points on efficient touches and added two assists while operating within the Hawks’ interior rotation as the game tightened late.

Joseph Locandro — Senior, Forward, Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia │ Height: 2.06 m
Points: 6 (Season: 10.9) │ Rebounds: 2 (Season: 3.6) │ Assists: 2 (Season: 0.6) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 3–7 (42.9%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Minutes: 17

Ole Miss Rebels 68, 🇦🇺 Mississippi State Bulldogs 67 (Final)

Senior forward Achor Achor, from Melbourne, Victoria, logged rotation minutes in Mississippi State’s narrow home loss, contributing on the glass and as a floor-spacing option in the frontcourt. He finished with three points, knocked down a three-pointer on limited attempts, and pulled in five rebounds as the Bulldogs fell by a single possession late.

Achor Achor — Senior, Forward, Mississippi State Bulldogs
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia │ Height: 2.06 m
Points: 3 (Season: 5.2) │ Rebounds: 5 (Season: 7.0) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.5) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 1–4 (25.0%) │ 3PT: 1–1 (100.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Minutes: 13

🇦🇺 New Mexico State Aggies 97, Delaware Blue Hens 68 (Final)

Sophomore forward Amarco Doyle, from Queensland, logged brief rotation minutes in New Mexico State’s road win and made the most of his time on the floor. He scored on his only field-goal attempt, stepping out to convert a three, and added a rebound during a short stint as the Aggies pulled away early and maintained control throughout.

Amarco Doyle — Sophomore, Forward, New Mexico State Aggies
From Queensland, QLD, Australia
Points: 3 (Season: 3.0) │ Rebounds: 1 (Season: 2.0) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.0) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 1–1 (100.0%) │ 3PT: 1–1 (100.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Minutes: 2

Robert Morris Colonials 92, 🇦🇺 Northern Kentucky Norse 89 (OT) (Final)

Freshman guard Ethan Elliott, from Perth, Western Australia, logged extended backcourt minutes in Northern Kentucky’s overtime home loss, operating as a secondary ball-handler within the Norse rotation. His offensive production was limited, but he remained involved defensively and on the glass as the game extended beyond regulation.

Ethan Elliott — Freshman, Guard, Northern Kentucky Norse
From Perth, WA, Australia │ Height: 1.91 m
Points: 3 (Season: 5.2) │ Rebounds: 4 (Season: 2.3) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 4.8) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 1–5 (20.0%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 1–1 (100.0%) │ Minutes: 25

Pacific Tigers 81, 🇦🇺 Oregon State Beavers 64 (Final)

Junior centre Yaak Yaak, from Adelaide, South Australia, played extended frontcourt minutes in Oregon State’s home loss and carried a significant interior scoring load. He finished with 13 points, consistently drew contact around the rim, and converted seven free throws while controlling the glass against Pacific’s frontline.

Junior forward Stephen Olowoniyi, from Melbourne, Victoria, appeared briefly late in the rotation, logging a short stint without recording a statistical contribution as Oregon State leaned on its primary frontcourt options throughout the contest.

Yaak Yaak — Junior, Centre, Oregon State Beavers
From Adelaide, SA, Australia │ Height: 2.11 m
Points: 13 (Season: 6.2) │ Rebounds: 5 (Season: 2.3) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 0.1) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 3–6 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 7–8 (87.5%) │ Minutes: 21

Stephen Olowoniyi — Junior, Forward, Oregon State Beavers
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia │ Height: 2.03 m
Points: 0 (Season: 1.8) │ Rebounds: 0 (Season: 0.7) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.0) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–0 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Minutes: 1

Louisville Cardinals 100, 🇦🇺 Pittsburgh Panthers 59 (Final)

Freshman forward Roman Siulepa, from Brisbane, Queensland, logged extended minutes in Pittsburgh’s home loss as part of the Panthers’ primary forward rotation. He finished with eight points on moderate efficiency, knocking down two three-pointers while working through volume attempts as Louisville’s pressure and transition scoring stretched the game early.

Roman Siulepa — Freshman, Forward, Pittsburgh Panthers
From Brisbane, QLD, Australia │ Height: 1.98 m
Points: 8 (Season: 9.2) │ Rebounds: 3 (Season: 4.3) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.8) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 3–10 (30.0%) │ 3PT: 2–6 (33.3%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Minutes: 29

🇦🇺 Portland Pilots 71, Loyola Marymount Lions 58 (Final)

Freshman guard Joel Foxwell, from Melbourne, Victoria, played a central role in Portland’s road win, logging 39 minutes as the Pilots’ primary ball-handler and offensive organiser. He generated scoring through a mix of pull-ups and downhill attacks, finishing with 18 points while maintaining control of tempo across extended stretches.

Sophomore forward James O’Donnell, from Sydney, New South Wales, delivered a highly efficient interior performance, finishing plays around the rim and controlling the glass. He scored 11 points on limited attempts, pulled down nine rebounds, and provided physical presence inside as Portland won the rebounding battle and limited LMU’s second-chance opportunities.

Joel Foxwell — Freshman, Guard, Portland Pilots
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia │ Height: 1.85 m
Minutes: 39 │ Points: 18 (Season: 14.4) │ Rebounds: 4 (Season: 4.0) │ Assists: 5 (Season: 7.4) │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 7–17 (41.2%) │ 3PT: 2–6 (33.3%) │ FT: 2–4 (50.0%)

James O’Donnell — Sophomore, Forward, Portland Pilots
From Sydney, NSW, Australia │ Height: 2.08 m
Minutes: 23 │ Points: 11 (Season: 9.6) │ Rebounds: 9 (Season: 4.6) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 0.8) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 4–6 (66.7%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 3–4 (75.0%)

🇦🇺 Purdue Boilermakers 69, USC Trojans 64 (Final)

Senior centre Oscar Cluff, from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, delivered a highly efficient interior performance in Purdue’s road win, operating as a primary finisher and connector within the half court. He scored consistently around the rim, converted through contact, and remained active as a passer out of the post, helping Purdue control key second-half possessions while managing foul pressure.

Oscar Cluff — Senior, Centre, Purdue Boilermakers
From Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia │ Height: 2.11 m
Minutes: 23 │ Points: 19 (Season: 11.8) │ Rebounds: 6 (Season: 8.3) │ Assists: 4 (Season: 1.7) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 7–8 (87.5%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 5–6 (83.3%)

Saint Louis Billikens 88, 🇦🇺 Richmond Spiders 63 (Final)

Senior guard Will Johnston, from Sydney, New South Wales, logged 24 minutes in Richmond’s road loss and worked through a difficult shooting night while remaining active defensively. Johnston struggled to find rhythm from the perimeter, converting one field goal, but contributed with ball pressure and transition defense, finishing with three steals as Saint Louis separated across the middle quarters.

Will Johnston — Senior, Guard, Richmond Spiders
From Sydney, NSW, Australia │ Height: 1.91 m
Minutes: 24 │ Points: 5 (Season: 10.3) │ Rebounds: 2 (Season: 3.2) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 2.3) │ Steals: 3 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 1–10 (10.0%) │ 3PT: 1–7 (14.3%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%)

Santa Clara Broncos 62, 🇦🇺 Saint Mary’s Gaels 54 (Final)

Sophomore guard Joshua Dent, from Wollongong, New South Wales, played the full 40 minutes in Saint Mary’s road loss and carried a heavy on-ball workload as the Gaels struggled to generate efficient offense. Dent worked through a difficult shooting night but remained involved as a secondary creator, attacking gaps late in the clock and applying defensive pressure, finishing with three steals as Saint Mary’s tried to stay within reach.

Senior centre Harry Wessels, from Boddington, Western Australia, logged rotation minutes in the frontcourt and provided interior resistance defensively. He contributed on the glass and at the rim, recording two blocks, but Saint Mary’s was unable to sustain consistent scoring inside as Santa Clara controlled the paint across the second half.

Freshman guard Rory Hawke, from Townsville, Queensland, saw a brief stint off the bench late in the rotation.

Joshua Dent — Sophomore, Guard, Saint Mary's Gaels
From Wollongong, NSW, Australia │ Height: 1.91 m
Minutes: 40 │ Points: 8 (Season: 13.4) │ Rebounds: 5 (Season: 2.5) │ Assists: 3 (Season: 5.1) │ Steals: 3 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 3–13 (23.1%) │ 3PT: 1–6 (16.7%) │ FT: 1–2 (50.0%)

Harry Wessels — Senior, Centre, Saint Mary’s Gaels
From Boddington, WA, Australia │ Height: 2.16 m
Minutes: 14 │ Points: 3 (Season: 4.9) │ Rebounds: 4 (Season: 4.6) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.3) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 2 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 1–3 (33.3%) │ FT: 1–2 (50.0%)

Rory Hawke — Freshman, Guard, Saint Mary’s Gaels
From Townsville, QLD, Australia │ Height: 1.96 m
Minutes: 3 │ Points: 0 (Season: 2.9) │ Rebounds: 0 (Season: 1.1) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.3) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–1 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 Siena Saints 74, 🇦🇺 Manhattan Jaspers 59 (Final)

Sophomore forward Fraser Roxburgh, from Melbourne, Victoria, played extended minutes in Manhattan’s home loss and worked within the Jaspers’ primary frontcourt rotation. He generated limited scoring opportunities in a low-usage offensive role, finishing efficiently on his attempts while contributing defensively with a block. Manhattan struggled to find sustained offensive rhythm across the second half as Siena controlled tempo and spacing to pull away late.

Fraser Roxburgh — Sophomore, Forward, Manhattan Jaspers
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia │ Height: 2.01 m
Minutes: 28 │ Points: 5 (Season: 11.2) │ Rebounds: 3 (Season: 6.0) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 1.2) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 2–5 (40.0%) │ 3PT: 1–3 (33.3%) │ FT: 0–2 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 UC Riverside Highlanders 81, 🇦🇺 Cal State Fullerton Titans 72 (Final)

Freshman guard Ben Waller, from Traralgon, Victoria, delivered one of his most productive performances of the season in UC Riverside’s home win, providing efficient scoring and physical defense in extended rotation minutes. Waller converted his opportunities decisively, scoring from both the perimeter and the free-throw line while maintaining defensive discipline despite foul pressure.

For Cal State Fullerton, junior guard Bailey Nunn, from Melbourne, Victoria, logged rotation minutes in the road loss but struggled to convert perimeter looks as the Titans fell behind in the second half. While his shot did not fall from deep, Nunn remained involved defensively and generated his scoring at the free-throw line as Fullerton attempted to stay within reach.

Ben Waller — Freshman, Guard, UC Riverside Highlanders
From Traralgon, VIC, Australia
Minutes: 16 │ Points: 9 (Season: 1.2) │ Rebounds: 1 (Season: 0.9) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.3) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 3–4 (75.0%) │ 3PT: 1–2 (50.0%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%)

Bailey Nunn — Junior, Guard, Cal State Fullerton Titans
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia │ Height: 1.83 m
Minutes: 14 │ Points: 3 (Season: 3.3) │ Rebounds: 1 (Season: 1.6) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 1.8) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–5 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–5 (0.0%) │ FT: 3–4 (75.0%)

🇦🇺 UC San Diego Tritons 83, Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners 62 (Final)

Junior forward Bol Dengdit, from Melbourne, Victoria, played an efficient two-way role in UC San Diego’s road win, contributing scoring, rim protection, and defensive activity within the Tritons’ frontcourt rotation. Dengdit finished through contact in the paint, stepped out to convert a perimeter look, and remained active defensively as UC San Diego established control across the middle quarters and maintained separation through the second half.

Bol Dengdit — Junior, Forward, UC San Diego Tritons
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia │ Height: 2.11 m
Minutes: 22 │ Points: 12 (Season: 10.2) │ Rebounds: 3 (Season: 5.2) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 1.8) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 5–10 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 1–2 (50.0%) │ FT: 1–2 (50.0%)

🇦🇺 Wisconsin Badgers 96, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 87 (Final)

Sophomore forward Austin Rapp, from Melbourne, Victoria, saw limited floor time in Wisconsin’s home win, logging a short stint within the Badgers’ frontcourt rotation. His involvement was minimal offensively, with no scoring attempts converted, while he contributed a defensive steal as Wisconsin maintained control through offensive efficiency and depth scoring.

Austin Rapp — Sophomore, Forward, Wisconsin Badgers
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia │ Height: 2.08 m
Points: 0 (Season: 9.4) │ Rebounds: 1 (Season: 3.8) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 1.9) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–2 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–2 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Minutes: 10

🇦🇺 Wofford Terriers 74, Furman Paladins 70 (Final)

Junior forward Rex Stirling, from Melbourne, Victoria, saw limited floor time in Wofford’s road win, logging a brief stint within the Terriers’ frontcourt rotation. His involvement was minimal across the box score, with no scoring impact, as Wofford relied on its primary rotation to close out a tight contest late.

Rex Stirling — Junior, Forward, Wofford Terriers
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia │ Height: 2.03 m
Points: 0 (Season: 5.0) │ Rebounds: 0 (Season: 2.8) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.7) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–1 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Minutes: 5

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