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D1 Women's Digest
Emma doubles up with 22-12 in Weber State win
Emma-Nnopu stars as Shaw, Hassett and several Aussies deliver standout NCAA performances.
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Antoniette Emma-Nnopu starred with 22 points, 12 boards and eight assists in Weber State’s win on Sunday, November 16, 2025 in NCAA Division 1 women's basketball in the United States.
Meanwhile, Amelia Hassett powered Kentucky with 9 points and 14 rebounds. Zoe Shaw stayed hot, scoring 17 for UC Santa Barbara, and Rubi Gray added 13 for Sacramento State. Claire Fraser (Northern Colorado) and Alana Reddy (Lehigh) both hit from deep in efficient scoring displays. Elsewhere, Jemma Amoore, Jordan Billing, Sienna Harvey, Chyra Evans, Grace Foster, and Jaime Gallatly all contributed rotation minutes across competitive matchups.
🇦🇺 IU Indianapolis 75 Bradley 67
Sophomore Jemma Amoore gave IU Indianapolis a clean, composed shift in the Jaguars’ home win over Bradley, contributing across the box score in just eight minutes. The Ballarat guard added a point, a rebound, a assist, anda steal, knocking down 1-of-2 from the line. Amoore’s active hands and poise in short bursts helped steady the second unit as the Jaguars closed out the victory.
Jemma Amoore – IU Indianapolis Jaguars (So, G, 1.63m, Ballarat, VIC)
- Minutes: 8 │ Points: 1 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–0 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 1–2 (50.0%) │ Fouls: 0
🇦🇺 Kentucky 76 Marshall 44
Australian senior Amelia Hassett delivered a powerful all-around performance in Kentucky’s dominant road win, anchoring the Wildcats with elite rebounding and two-way activity in a season-high 36 minutes. The forward finished with nine points, 14 rebounds, an assist, a steal, and two blocks, controlling the glass and stretching the floor with three made triples. Though she shot 3-of-9 from deep, Hassett’s mobility, length, and rim protection consistently disrupted Marshall on both ends. It was another composed, high-impact showing from one of Kentucky’s most reliable veterans.
Amelia Hassett – Kentucky Wildcats (Sr, F, 1.93m)
- Minutes: 36 │ Points: 9 │ Rebounds: 14 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 2 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 3–9 (33.3%) │ 3PT: 3–9 (33.3%) │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 2
🇦🇺 Lehigh 49 Vermont 59
NSW freshman Alana Reddy produced one of her strongest offensive showings of the young season despite Lehigh’s home loss to Vermont. The Sydney guard scored six points in 23 minutes, knocking down two triples and adding three rebounds, one assist, and two turnovers. Reddy’s perimeter confidence stood out — she went 2-of-6 from deep and showed improved aggression as a secondary creator. Defensively, she provided solid positional discipline, though Lehigh struggled to generate consistent stops in the second half.
Alana Reddy – Lehigh Mountain Hawks (Fr, G, 1.75m, Sydney, NSW)
- Minutes: 23 │ Points: 6 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 2–7 (28.6%) │ 3PT: 2–6 (33.3%) │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 2
🇦🇺 Weber State 82 Utah Tech 76
Senior Antoniette Emma-Nnopu delivered a dominant, near–triple-double performance to lead Weber State past Utah Tech, showcasing her two-way versatility in one of the best games of her college career. The Geelong forward piled up 22 points, 12 rebounds, and a career-high eight assists in 32 minutes, adding a steal, four blocks, and just two turnovers. Emma-Nnopu was relentlessly physical inside, efficient around the rim (8-of-15 FG), and controlled the defensive glass while also serving as a playmaking hub. Her ability to impact every possession powered the Wildcats in a high-tempo, tight contest.
Antoniette Emma-Nnopu – Weber State Wildcats (Sr, F, 1.80m, Geelong, VIC)
- Minutes: 32 │ Points: 22 │ Rebounds: 12 │ Assists: 8 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 4 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 8–15 (53.3%) │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 6–8 (75.0%) │ Fouls: 4
🇦🇺 Cal Poly 73 Seattle 75
Guard Jordan Billing provided steady rotation minutes in Cal Poly’s narrow road loss to Seattle, contributing 2 points and 1 rebound across 15 minutes. The Gold Coast junior struggled from the perimeter (0-from-3 from deep) but stayed aggressive, getting to the line and converting both free throws. While she didn’t record an assist or steal in this one, Billing maintained composure and spacing as the Mustangs pushed the game to the wire.
Jordan Billing – Cal Poly Mustangs (Jr, G, 1.78m, Gold Coast, QLD)
- Minutes: 15 │ Points: 2 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–3 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–3 (0.0%) │ FT: 2–2 (100%) │ Fouls: 1
🇦🇺 Washington 72 Utah 61
Freshman Sienna Harvey saw limited action in Washington’s impressive road win but made her brief minutes count. The Geelong guard logged six minutes, scoring two points on her only field-goal attempt while adding valuable energy on the perimeter. Though she didn’t record a rebound or assist and committed three turnovers, Harvey provided short-burst aggression as the Huskies closed out a strong Pac-12 victory.
Sienna Harvey – Washington Huskies (Fr, G, 1.78m, Geelong, VIC)
- Minutes: 6 │ Points: 2 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 1–1 (100%) │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 2
🇦🇺 Utah 61 Washington 72
Australian duo Chyra Evans and Grace Foster both featured for Utah in the home loss to Washington, with Evans delivering another efficient interior performance while Foster logged a short cameo off the bench. Junior forward Chyra Evans was Utah’s most productive Australian, finishing with 11 points, three rebounds, and a block in 24 minutes, shooting an impressive 5-from-7 from the field. The Newcastle product provided reliable scoring touch around the rim and physicality on both ends, remaining a steady presence despite the Utes’ offensive struggles. Sophomore guard Grace Foster played six minutes, contributing one rebound but going scoreless on 0-of-2 shooting. The Perth native brought energy in her stint but had limited opportunities to influence the game’s rhythm.
Chyra Evans – Utah Utes (Jr, F, 1.91m, Newcastle, NSW)
- Minutes: 24 │ Points: 11 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 5–7 (71.4%) │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 1–2 (50.0%) │ Fouls: 1
Grace Foster – Utah Utes (So, G, 1.78m, Perth, WA)
- Minutes: 6 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–2 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 0
🇦🇺 Sacramento State 57 Long Beach State 54
Sophomore guard Rubi Gray delivered another confident scoring performance as Sacramento State edged Long Beach State on the road. The Tasmanian guard logged 30 minutes, finishing with 13 points on 6-of-13 shooting while adding 1 rebound. Gray attacked gaps in the halfcourt and generated timely offense, including a key second-half three, though she went 1-of-5 from deep and 0-of-1 at the line. Her poised shot creation and willingness to hunt scoring opportunities helped the Hornets grind out a tight defensive win.
Rubi Gray – Sacramento State Hornets (So, G, 1.78m, Devonport, TAS)
- Minutes: 30 │ Points: 13 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 6–13 (46.2%) │ 3PT: 1–5 (20.0%) │ FT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ Fouls: 3
🇦🇺 Southern Utah 72 Idaho 76
Neither Charli Kay or Emily Scholtes played for Southern Utah today.
🇦🇺 Grand Canyon 70 UC Santa Barbara 72
Australian pair Casey Valenti-Paea and Holly Griffiths both saw action in Grand Canyon’s tight road loss to UC Santa Barbara, with Valenti-Paea logging solid rotation minutes and Griffiths contributing briefly off the bench. Senior Casey Valenti-Paea played 20 minutes, finishing with two points and one rebound while shooting 1-from-3 from the field. The Melbourne guard didn’t record an assist or steal but provided steady backcourt minutes as GCU pushed the game to the final possession. Junior Holly Griffiths added 7 minutes, recording 1 assist but going scoreless on 0-of-3 shooting. She was active defensively and on the glass despite limited opportunities to influence the scoring.
Casey Valenti-Paea – Grand Canyon Lopes (Sr, G, 1.75m, Melbourne, VIC)
- Minutes: 20 │ Points: 2 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 1–3 (33.3%) │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 1
Holly Griffiths – Grand Canyon Lopes (Jr, F, 1.93m, Melbourne, VIC)
- Minutes: 7 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–3 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 1
🇦🇺 UC Santa Barbara 72 Grand Canyon 70
Sophomore Zoe Shaw delivered a clutch, high-efficiency performance to lift UC Santa Barbara past Grand Canyon in a tight home contest. The Melbourne guard poured in 17 points on 6-from-9 shooting, including 3-from-4 from deep, across a team-high 34 minutes. Shaw added two rebounds, one assist, with just one turnover, providing composed shot-making and steady decision-making throughout. Her perimeter efficiency and ability to create space were decisive as the Gauchos held off a late GCU push.
Zoe Shaw – UC Santa Barbara Gauchos (So, G, 1.70m, Melbourne, VIC)
- Minutes: 34 │ Points: 17 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 6–9 (66.7%) │ 3PT: 3–4 (75.0%) │ FT: 2–2 (100%) │ Fouls: 2
Junior Ruby Brannon didn't play for UCSB today.
Charlotte vs 🇦🇺 California
Junior Lulu Twidale didn't play for California today.
Northern Arizona vs 🇦🇺 UC Irvine
Freshman Summah Hanson didn't play for UC Irvine today.
🇦🇺 Northern Colorado 53 Denver 56
Sophomore Claire Fraser delivered an efficient scoring performance in Northern Colorado’s narrow home loss to Denver. The Brisbane forward logged 20 minutes, finishing with eight points, four rebounds, and one steal while shooting 3-from-6 from the field and 2-from-3 from deep. Fraser provided timely floor spacing and activity on the glass, though three turnovers limited her impact as the Bears fell just short in a low-scoring battle.
Claire Fraser – Northern Colorado Bears (So, F, 1.83m, Brisbane, QLD)
- Minutes: 20 │ Points: 8 │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 3–6 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 2–3 (66.7%) │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 1
🇦🇺 Cal State Bakersfield 48 San Diego State 78
Freshman Jaime Gallatly provided solid effort on the glass in limited minutes during CSU Bakersfield’s road loss to San Diego State. The Traralgon forward played eight minutes, finishing with three rebounds while attempting no shots and committing no turnovers. Gallatly’s activity on the boards was a bright spot in a tough matchup, offering energy and physicality off the bench.
Jaime Gallatly – Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners (Fr, F, Traralgon, VIC)
- Minutes: 8 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–0 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 1
Tomorrow — November 17, 2025
- 🇦🇺 Davidson @ Iona — Charlise Dunn (Sr), Emilie Bessell (So), Asha Nightingale (Fr)
- 🇦🇺 Belmont @ Dayton — Hilary Fuller (So)
- 🇦🇺 Florida @ Navy — Emilija Dakic (Fr)
- 🇦🇺 TCU @ NC State — Sarah Portlock (Fr)
- 🇦🇺 Buffalo @ Fordham — Alice Dart (So), Meg Lucas (Fr)
- 🇦🇺 St. Thomas–Minnesota @ NJIT — Abbey Vallance (So)
- 🇦🇺 Virginia @ Radford — Adeang Ring (So)
- 🇦🇺 Syracuse @ Wagner — Sophie Burrows (Jr), Madeline Potts (So)
- 🇦🇺 Akron @ Cleveland State — Liz Murphy (So)
- 🇦🇺 Baylor @ Le Moyne — Ella Brow (Jr)
- 🇦🇺 Arkansas @ Texas Tech — Bonnie Deas (Fr)
- 🇦🇺 Louisville @ Clemson — Isla Juffermans (So)
- 🇦🇺 Portland State @ 🇦🇺 Colorado — Kailee Field (Fr), Taylor Moffat (Sr), Hannah Chicken (Fr), Jade Crook (Fr)
- 🇦🇺 Arizona State @ 🇦🇺 Santa Clara — Last-Tear Poa (Sr), Sienna Grieger (Fr)
- 🇦🇺 New Mexico State @ New Mexico — Keira Hudson (Fr), Nikki Stanic (Jr)
- 🇦🇺 Nevada @ 🇦🇺 Saint Mary’s — Amelia Raidaveta (Jr), Emily Foy (Jr), Amy Kurkowski (So), Edie Clarke (So)
- 🇦🇺 Pacific @ Seton Hall — Kailey Neave (Jr), Tyla Fautua (So)
- 🇦🇺 Stanford @ Gonzaga — Lara Somfai (Fr)
- 🇦🇺 UC San Diego @ San Francisco — Erin Condron (Jr)
- Army @ 🇦🇺 Oregon — Mia Jacobs (Sr)
- Texas A&M @ 🇦🇺 Kansas State — Tess Heal (Sr)
- Jacksonville @ 🇦🇺 Georgia Tech — Jada Crawshaw (Jr)
- 🇦🇺 Evansville @ Wright State — Georgia Cox (So)
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