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Australian senior guard Anthony Dell’Orso starred with 20 points in Arizona’s 69–65 win over UCLA in NCAA Men's Division 1 basketball on Saturday, November 15, 2025 (AEDT).

Dell’Orso, who had an 18-point outing against Utah Tech earlier in the season, has led the Wildcats to a perfect 4-0 start in 2025-26.

‍Will Mortimore erupted for a breakout eight-point, nine-minute burst for Charleston, while Noah Pagotto stayed perfect from the field in a 14-point showcase for East Texas A&M. Joshua Dent steered Saint Mary’s with 10 points and seven assists as all three Gaels Aussies contributed in an 80–49 win. Ben Tweedy, Abass Bodija, Roor Akhuar, and Joseph Locandro all logged rotation minutes, with several Australians sidelined or yet to debut.

🇦🇺 Arizona 69 UCLA 65

Australian senior Anthony Dell’Orso delivered a massive performance on the national stage, pouring in 20 points to help Arizona edge UCLA in the Hall of Fame Series in Los Angeles. The Melbourne guard was superb from deep, knocking down 4-from-7 from three, and went a perfect 4-of-4 at the line while shooting 6–from-11 overall. Dell’Orso added three assists, two rebounds, a steal, and just one turnover across 28 composed minutes, showcasing his efficiency, decision-making and ability to rise in high-leverage moments. His shot-making steadied the Wildcats during key stretches, and his perimeter confidence again underlined why he’s becoming one of Arizona’s most reliable two-way guards early in his senior season.

Anthony Dell’Orso – Arizona Wildcats (Sr, G, 1.98m, Melbourne, VIC)

• ‍Minutes: 28 │ Points: 20 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 6–11 (54.5%) │ 3PT: 4–7 (57.1%) │ FT: 4–4 (100.0%) │ Fouls: 1

🇦🇺 Charleston 88 South Carolina State 61

Sophomore Will Mortimore delivered a breakout performance in Charleston’s dominant home win, scoring eight points in nine strong minutes. The Maitland, NSW, forward was highly efficient, hitting 4-from-5 from the field, and added 3 rebounds, a block, and a steal while providing an energetic interior presence off the bench. Mortimore’s activity on both ends stood out in a game controlled by the Cougars, with his length and finishing giving Charleston valuable frontcourt depth. It was his most impactful showing of the season and a promising indicator of what he can offer in an expanded role.

Will Mortimore – Charleston Cougars (So, F, 2.08m, Maitland, NSW)

• ‍Minutes: 9 │ Points: 8 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 4–5 (80.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ Fouls: 3

🇦🇺 Colgate 65 Illinois 84

Sophomore Ben Tweedy battled through a cold shooting night as Colgate fell to nationally ranked Illinois, finishing scoreless in 22 minutes. The Rockhampton forward went 0–from-3 from the field (0–2 3PT) but contributed three assists, arebound, and solid defensive minutes without recording a steal or block. Tweedy also avoided turnovers, providing steady ball security in a game where Colgate struggled to keep pace with Illinois’ athleticism and size.

Ben Tweedy – Colgate Raiders (So, G, 1.93m, Rockhampton, QLD)

• ‍Minutes: 22 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–3 │ 3PT: 0–2 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 4

🇦🇺 East Texas A&M 64 Rice 71

NSW junior Noah Pagotto produced one of the most efficient Australian performances of the day, finishing with 14 points on a perfect 5-from-5 shooting in East Texas A&M’s narrow road loss to Rice. The Wollongong forward added five rebounds, an assist, and a steal in 26 minutes, while going 4-for-4 at the line to cap off a composed, highly effective offensive outing. Pagotto’s ability to score without wasting possessions, combined with his work on the glass and defensive activity, made him the Lions’ most reliable contributor in a tight contest.

Noah Pagotto – East Texas A&M Lions (Jr, F, 2.03m, Wollongong, NSW)

• ‍Minutes: 26 │ Points: 14 │ Rebounds: 5 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 5–5 (100.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 4–4 (100.0%) │ Fouls: 2

🇦🇺 Fordham 71 Iona 76

Brisbane freshman forward Abass Bodija posted five rebounds in 11 minutes during Fordham’s tight road loss at Iona, adding two points on 1–from-3 shooting. While teammate, freshman forward Roor Akhuar, contributed two points, three rebounds, and an assist in 12 minutes for Fordham in the loss at Iona. The Canberra product shot 1–3 from the field and 0–2 from deep.

Abass Bodija – Fordham Rams (Fr, F, 2.08m, Brisbane, QLD)

• ‍Minutes: 11 │ Points: 2 │ Rebounds: 5 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 1–3 (33.3%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–2 (0.0%) │ Fouls: 1

Roor Akhuar – Fordham Rams (Fr, F, 2.01m, Canberra, ACT)

• ‍Minutes: 12 │ Points: 2 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 1–3 (33.3%) │ 3PT: 0–2 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 2

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

‍🇦🇺 High Point 74 UAB 91

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

🇦🇺 Maryland Eastern Shore 45 Creighton 84

Victorian senior Joseph Locandro battled through a difficult shooting night in UMES’ heavy road loss at Creighton, finishing with two points and five rebounds in 12 minutes. The Melbourne forward went 1-of-9 from the field and 0–2 from deep, but added 1 block and worked the glass against a much larger Bluejays front line.

Locandro’s physicality and willingness to contest inside remained evident, yet the Hawks struggled to generate efficient offense and fell behind early. Despite the off night, his rebounding and defensive presence were among the few positives for a UMES team overmatched on the road.

Joseph Locandro – Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (Sr, F, 2.06m, Melbourne, VIC)

• ‍Minutes: 12 │ Points: 2 │ Rebounds: 5 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 1–9 (11.1%) │ 3PT: 0–2 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 1

🇦🇺 Milwaukee @ Texas Tech (Away, 12:00 PM)

Freshman Ballarat guard Ned Renfree is yet to play for Milwaukee this season.

🇦🇺 Saint Mary’s 80 North Texas 49

Saint Mary’s rolled to an 80–49 win over North Texas with three Australians — Harry Wessels, Joshua Dent, and Rory Hawke — all contributing meaningful minutes. Senior centre Harry Wessels dominated the glass, grabbing nine rebounds in just 18 minutes, adding two points, a block, and steady interior defense. Sophomore guard Joshua Dent was outstanding, posting 10 points, seven assists, four rebounds, and two steals in a composed 29-minute performance that again showcased his playmaking command. Freshman guard Rory Hawke added 2 points and a rebound in 11 minutes, hitting both free throws after drawing contact at the rim.

The trio combined for 14 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists, continuing Saint Mary’s early-season momentum and reinforcing the program’s strong Australian core.

Harry Wessels – Saint Mary’s Gaels (Sr, C, 2.16m, Boddington, WA)

• ‍Minutes: 18 │ Points: 2 │ Rebounds: 9 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 1–1 (100.0%) │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 1

Joshua Dent – Saint Mary’s Gaels (So, G, 1.91m, Wollongong, NSW)

• ‍Minutes: 29 │ Points: 10 │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 7 │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 4–7 (57.1%) │ 3PT: 1–2 (50.0%) │ FT: 1–1 (100.0%) │ Fouls: 0

Rory Hawke – Saint Mary’s Gaels (Fr, G, 1.96m, Townsville, QLD)

• ‍Minutes: 11 │ Points: 2 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–2 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–2 (0.0%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%) │ Fouls: 2

🇦🇺 Manhattan @ 🇦🇺 Hawai‘i

Game in Progress: Fraser Roxburgh (So, Manhattan) and Harry Rouhliadeff (Sr, Hawai‘i)

Tomorrow — November 16, 2025

• 🇦🇺 Bowling Green @ Davidson (Away, 10:00 AM) — Greg Spurgin (Sr)
• Pacific @ 🇦🇺 Cal State Fullerton (9:00 AM) — Bailey Nunn (Jr)
• BYU @ 🇦🇺 UConn (11:00 AM) — Jacob Furphy (Fr)‍
• Bowling Green @ 🇦🇺 Davidson (10:00 AM) —
  • Greg Spurgin (Sr, Bowling Green)
  • RJ Greer (Fr, Davidson)
• 🇦🇺 Detroit Mercy @ Toledo (Away, 5:00 AM) — Xavier Istomin-Monroe (Fr)
• UMass @ 🇦🇺 Harvard (11:00 AM) — Luca Ace-Nasteski (Jr)
• North Carolina A&T @ 🇦🇺 High Point (11:00 AM) — Josh Ibukunoluwa (So)
• 🇦🇺 Ohio @ Louisville (Away, 4:00 AM) — Kiir Kuany (So)
• 🇦🇺 Portland @ Wyoming (Away, 1:00 PM) — Riley Parker (Sr), Carlin Briggs (So), James O’Donnell (So), Joel Foxwell (Fr)
• Defiance @ 🇦🇺 Oakland (7:00 AM) — Nate Deer (Sr), Tuburu Naivalurua (Sr)
• North Dakota @ 🇦🇺 UC Riverside (9:00 AM) — Ben Waller (Fr)
• Idaho @ 🇦🇺 UC San Diego (8:00 AM) — Bol Dengdit (Jr)
• 🇦🇺 Wofford @ Bellarmine (Away, 6:00 AM) — Rex Sterling (Jr)