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‍Arizona Wildcats 88, 🇦🇺 West Virginia 53 (Final)

Melbourne senior guard Anthony Dell’Orso contributed efficient perimeter scoring in limited minutes as No1 ranked Arizona controlled the game early and extended the margin across both halves. Wildcats are still unbeaten at 20-0. Dell’Orso operated within the secondary rotation, spacing the floor, taking clean catch-and-shoot looks, and applying ball pressure defensively as the Wildcats managed the game through settled half-court execution and depth.

Anthony Dell’Orso — Senior, Guard, Arizona Wildcats
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia | Height: 1.98 m

• Minutes: 18 │ Points: 12 (Season: 8.7) │ Rebounds: 2 (Season: 2.0) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 2.7) │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 4–8 │ 3PT: 2–5 │ FT: 2–2

🇦🇺 Florida Gators 67, Auburn 76 (Final)

Perth junior forward Alex Condon logged heavy minutes as Florida leaned on its frontcourt rotation in a physical SEC matchup. Condon’s scoring was limited, but he remained active defensively and on the glass, protecting the rim, contesting shots, and competing through contact as Auburn created separation late. His role centred on defensive coverage, rebounding, and facilitating within Florida’s half-court sets despite a difficult shooting night.

Alex Condon — Junior, Forward, Florida Gators
From Perth, WA, Australia | Height: 2.11 m

• Minutes: 37 │ Points: 1 (Season: 14.1) │ Rebounds: 9 (Season: 8.1) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 3.5) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 3 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 0–4 │ 3PT: 0–2 │ FT: 1–2

🇦🇺 Colgate Raiders 80, Boston University 79 (OT) (Final)

Rockhampton sophomore guard Ben Tweedy logged heavy minutes in a tightly contested overtime win, operating as a secondary ball-handler and perimeter option as Colgate leaned on execution late. Tweedy remained involved across regulation and overtime, spacing the floor, initiating sets under pressure, and defending across guard matchups as the Raiders closed the game possession by possession.

Ben Tweedy — Sophomore, Guard, Colgate Raiders
From Rockhampton, QLD, Australia | Height: 1.93 m

• Minutes: 37 │ Points: 6 (Season: 8.7) │ Rebounds: 4 (Season: 2.9) │ Assists: 3 (Season: 2.4) │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 2–8 │ 3PT: 1–4 │ FT: 1–2

🇦🇺 Oakland Golden Grizzlies 95, Detroit Mercy Titans 87 (Final)

Sydney senior forward Tuburu Naivalurua anchored Oakland’s frontcourt in a controlled road win, applying consistent interior pressure and converting efficiently at the line as the Golden Grizzlies managed the game through physical half-court execution. Naivalurua was a steady presence on both ends, finishing plays around the rim, securing defensive rebounds, and absorbing contact as Oakland maintained its edge across the second half. Freshman centre Xavier Istomin-Monroe saw limited minutes for Detroit Mercy, entering briefly as the Titans rotated through their frontcourt during the second half. In his short stint, Istomin-Monroe contested shots at the rim and secured a defensive rebound as Detroit Mercy attempted to manage fouls and matchups against Oakland’s size.

Tuburu Naivalurua — Senior, Forward, Oakland Golden Grizzlies
From Sydney, NSW, Australia | Height: 2.03 m

• Minutes: 29 │ Points: 16 (Season: 13.8) │ Rebounds: 8 (Season: 6.0) │ Assists: 2 (Season: 1.7) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 5–10 │ 3PT: 0–1 │ FT: 6–6

Xavier Istomin-Monroe — Freshman, Center, Detroit Mercy Titans
From Sydney, NSW, Australia | Height: 2.16 m

• Minutes: 5 │ Points: 0 (Season: 2.2) │ Rebounds: 1 (Season: 1.9) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.1) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–0 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0

🇦🇺 Harvard Crimson 79, Cornell 86 (Final)

Manly junior forward Luca Ace-Nasteski appeared briefly as Harvard adjusted its rotation late, entering for a short stint during the second half. In limited minutes, Ace-Nasteski finished a clean look inside and competed physically in the frontcourt as the Crimson looked for energy and matchup balance during a tight Ivy League contest.

Luca Ace-Nasteski — Junior, Forward, Harvard Crimson
From Manly, NSW, Australia | Height: 2.08 m

• Minutes: 2 │ Points: 2 (Season: 1.5) │ Rebounds: 0 (Season: 1.0) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.3) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 1–1 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0

🇦🇺 Incarnate Word Cardinals 71, AMCC 79 (Final)

Adelaide senior centre Lewis Rowe saw limited floor time as Incarnate Word rotated through its frontcourt during the second half. Rowe entered briefly to provide size and defensive coverage, recording a rebound as the Cardinals managed matchups and foul distribution in a low-possession stretch of the game.

Lewis Rowe — Senior, Center, Incarnate Word Cardinals
From Adelaide, SA, Australia | Height: 2.08 m

• Minutes: 2 │ Points: 0 (Season: 2.2) │ Rebounds: 1 (Season: 2.7) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 1.2) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–0 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0

🇦🇺 Idaho State Bengals 60, Montana 69 (Final)

Launceston sophomore guard Lachlan Brewer carried a heavy workload as Idaho State tried to stay attached on the road, playing extended minutes and providing perimeter scoring and rebounding from the backcourt. Brewer remained involved across both halves, taking on-shot creation responsibility late and competing defensively as the Bengals chased momentum in a low-scoring contest. Senior forward Caleb Van De Griend appeared in short bursts as Idaho State managed its frontcourt rotation, contributing on the glass and defensively in limited minutes. Van De Griend’s time came in situational stretches as the Bengals adjusted lineups and matchups through the second half.

Lachlan Brewer — Sophomore, Guard, Idaho State Bengals
From Launceston, TAS, Australia | Height: 1.98 m

• Minutes: 35 │ Points: 12 (Season: 8.8) │ Rebounds: 6 (Season: 3.7) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 1.2) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 4–10 │ 3PT: 2–5 │ FT: 2–2

Caleb Van De Griend — Senior, Forward, Idaho State Bengals
From Bridgetown, WA, Australia | Height: 2.03 m

• Minutes: 9 │ Points: 2 (Season: 13.2) │ Rebounds: 3 (Season: 7.0) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 0.8) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 1–3 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0

🇦🇺 Loyola Maryland Greyhounds 67, Bucknell 62 (Final)

Sydney freshman forward Emmett Adair played a defined rotation role as Loyola Maryland controlled the margins late, contributing on the glass and drawing contact inside despite a quiet shooting night. Adair remained involved defensively and on the boards, converting at the line and contesting shots as the Greyhounds managed possessions down the stretch.

Emmett Adair — Freshman, Forward, Loyola Maryland Greyhounds
From Sydney, NSW, Australia | Height: 2.06 m

• Minutes: 14 │ Points: 8 (Season: 12.0) │ Rebounds: 5 (Season: 4.8) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 1.1) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 2–8 │ 3PT: 0–2 │ FT: 4–4

🇦🇺 Mississippi State Bulldogs 56, Vanderbilt 88 (Final)

Melbourne senior forward Achor Achor saw limited minutes as Mississippi State rotated its frontcourt in a one-sided home loss. Achor provided physical rebounding and floor spacing in short stretches, knocking down a perimeter look and competing on the glass as the Bulldogs managed matchups through the second half.

Achor Achor — Senior, Forward, Mississippi State Bulldogs
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia | Height: 2.06 m

• Minutes: 10 │ Points: 3 (Season: 5.1) │ Rebounds: 4 (Season: 7.1) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.5) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 1–3 │ 3PT: 1–1 │ FT: 0–0

🇦🇺 Pittsburgh Panthers 72, NC State 81 (Final)

Brisbane freshman forward Roman Siulepa delivered a high-impact performance despite the loss, working inside and on the glass as Pittsburgh stayed competitive through the middle stretches. Siulepa finished plays in traffic, stepped out to space the floor, and was active defensively, collecting boards on both ends and contesting shots as the Panthers tried to stem NC State’s second-half separation.

Roman Siulepa — Freshman, Forward, Pittsburgh Panthers
From Brisbane, QLD, Australia | Height: 1.98 m

• Minutes: 27 │ Points: 15 (Season: 9.3) │ Rebounds: 13 (Season: 4.6) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 0.7) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 2 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 5–9 │ 3PT: 2–4 │ FT: 3–7

🇦🇺 Purdue Boilermakers 82, Illinois 88 (Final)

Sunshine Coast senior centre Oscar Cluff logged starter-level minutes as Purdue played through the paint and interior actions across both halves. Cluff finished efficiently around the rim, screened and re-screened to create advantages, and remained engaged defensively as Illinois applied pressure late to separate in a close contest.

Oscar Cluff — Senior, Center, Purdue Boilermakers
From Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia | Height: 2.11 m

• Minutes: 29 │ Points: 9 (Season: 11.9) │ Rebounds: 4 (Season: 7.9) │ Assists: 2 (Season: 1.7) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 4–5 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 1–2

🇦🇺 Richmond Spiders 69, George Washington 85 (Final)

Sydney senior guard Will Johnston logged extended minutes as Richmond chased scoring and control on the road, operating as a primary perimeter option across both halves. Johnston generated offence from the outside, knocking down multiple threes and staying engaged defensively as the Spiders tried to counter George Washington’s separation through the middle stretch.

Will Johnston — Senior, Guard, Richmond Spiders
From Sydney, NSW, Australia | Height: 1.91 m

• Minutes: 29 │ Points: 11 (Season: 9.8) │ Rebounds: 1 (Season: 3.2) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 2.3) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 4–9 │ 3PT: 3–6 │ FT: 0–0

🇦🇺 UC Riverside Highlanders 66, UC Davis 74 (Final)

Traralgon freshman guard Ben Waller delivered an efficient scoring burst off the bench as UC Riverside stayed within reach on the road, converting every shot attempt in a composed second-half appearance. Waller spaced the floor, knocked down perimeter looks, and competed defensively, providing positive minutes as the Highlanders rotated guards and searched for momentum late.

Ben Waller — Freshman, Guard, UC Riverside Highlanders
From Traralgon, VIC, Australia | Height: 1.98 m

• Minutes: 24 │ Points: 8 (Season: 2.2) │ Rebounds: 2 (Season: 1.1) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 0.3) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 2–2 │ 3PT: 2–2 │ FT: 2–2

🇦🇺 UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 68, Houston Christian 51 (Final)

Perth junior forward Marshal Destremau saw a brief rotation stint as UT Rio Grande Valley controlled the game on the road, entering to provide size and defensive coverage during a low-usage stretch. Destremau recorded a rebound and competed physically in the frontcourt as the Vaqueros managed minutes and matchups late.

Marshal Destremau — Junior, Forward, UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
From Perth, WA, Australia | Height: 2.06 m

• Minutes: 3 │ Points: 0 (Season: 2.6) │ Rebounds: 1 (Season: 2.2) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.3) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–0 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0

🇦🇺 Wofford Terriers 80, Mercer 77 (Final)

Melbourne junior forward Rex Stirling played a short rotation role as Wofford managed the game through physical half-court possessions late. Stirling competed on the glass and defended across frontcourt matchups, providing rebounding presence in limited minutes as the Terriers closed out a tight contest.

Rex Stirling — Junior, Forward, Wofford Terriers
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia | Height: 2.03 m

• Minutes: 11 │ Points: 0 (Season: 4.9) │ Rebounds: 4 (Season: 2.6) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.6) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 0–3 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0

Other games today

• 🇦🇺 Central Arkansas @ North Alabama (11:00 AM) — Harry Beauchamp (Fr), Truman Byrne (Fr)
• 🇦🇺 Hawai‘i vs Cal State Northridge (3:59 PM) — Harry Rouhliadeff (Sr)
• 🇦🇺 LSU @ Arkansas (12:30 PM) — Max Mackinnon (Sr)
• 🇦🇺 Manhattan @ Iona (11:00 AM) — Fraser Roxburgh (So)
• 🇦🇺 Northern Kentucky @ Wright State (Jan 25 – 11:00 AM) — Ethan Elliott (Fr)
• 🇦🇺 Portland vs Saint Mary’s (12:00 PM) — Parker (Sr), Briggs (So), O’Donnell (So), Foxwell (Fr). Jan 25 – 🇦🇺 Saint Mary’s @ Portland (12:00 PM) — Wessels (Sr), Dent (So), Hawke (So)
• 🇦🇺 Cal State Fullerton @ Cal Poly (11:00 AM) — Bailey Nunn (Jr)