13
Nov
Aussie Women's Digest
Pania Davis delivers double-double in 24 minutes
Davis, Dunn, Bessell, Hassett and Gray headline a strong day for Aussies across the NCAA floor.
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Perth’s Pania Davis powered Florida State to an 89–64 win over Nicholls with her first double-double of the season (13 points, 10 rebounds, 3 blocks).
Melbourne freshman Meg Lucas had a career-best 19 points and 9 rebounds for Buffalo, while Davidson duo Charlise Dunn (16 points, 9 rebounds) and Emilie Bessell (19 points on 86% shooting) starred in a 74–55 win at Appalachian State.
Elsewhere, Kentucky senior Amelia Hassett poured in 20 points on 58% shooting, and Tasmanian guard Rubi Gray erupted for a career-high 24 points and 3 blocks in Sacramento State’s 71–60 road victory.
Nicholls 64 🇦🇺 Florida State 89
Perth 1.98m centre Pania Davis posted her first double-double of the season, recording 13 points and 10 rebounds in 24 minutes as Florida State defeated Nicholls 89–64. She was efficient around the rim (46.2 FG%) and added three blocks, anchoring the paint on both ends.
- Minutes: 24 │ Points: 13 │ Rebounds: 10 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 3 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 6–13 (46.2%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 1–2 (50.0%) │ Fouls: 3
🇦🇺 Buffalo 55 Vermont 73
Melbourne freshman Meg delivered a career-best performance, scoring 19 points on 61.5% shooting with nine rebounds and two assists in 34 minutes despite Buffalo’s loss to Vermont. The 1.84m forward played with poise and efficiency, marking her breakout game of the season.
- Minutes: 34 │ Points: 19 │ Rebounds: 9 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 I FG: 8–13 (61.5%) │ 3PT: 1–2 (50.0%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%) │ Fouls: 4
Australian Sophomore teammate Alice Dart didn't play today.
DePaul 64 🇦🇺 Bradley 78
Australian senior Amy O’Hara didn't play for Bradley today.
🇦🇺 Rider 52 🇦🇺 Boston College 92.
Melbourne sophomore guard Lily Carmody continued her strong start to the season, contributing 13 points, six rebounds, and two assists on efficient 56% shooting in Boston College’s dominant win. Her all-around play was again a key spark in the Eagles’ balanced offense. Carmody's Australian freshman teammate Eleanor Trout saw limited action late in the blowout win, going scoreless in four minutes. Rider's Australian sophomore Emmy Roach was limited offensively, finishing with four points on 40% shooting and adding a rebound and an assist. She struggled to find rhythm against the ACC opponent’s pressure defense.
Lily Carmody – Boston College Eagles (So, G, 5'11", Melbourne, VIC)
- Minutes: 22 │ Points: 13 │ Rebounds: 6 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 I FG: 5–9 (55.6%) │ 3PT: 1–3 (33.3%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%) │ Fouls: 2
🇦🇺 Davidson 74 App State 55
Queensland senior Charlise Dunn led the Wildcats with a dominant two-way outing, shooting an elite 71% from the field and 80% from deep to post 16 points, nine rebounds, and two assists. She also added two blocks, showcasing her defensive presence in Davidson’s convincing road win. Freshman teammate Emilie Bessell, from Sydney, produced a career-best 19 points on a blistering 85.7% shooting, hitting all but one of her field-goal attempts and going 6-of-7 at the line. Her efficiency and energy off the bench provided a major spark as Davidson improved to 3–1. Queensland junior Katie Donovan played a steady floor game for the Wildcats, contributing five points and three assists on perfect shooting from the field and three-point range, helping the Wildcats control tempo in their third straight victory.
Freshman Asha Nightingale didn't play for the Wildcats today.
Charlise Dunn – Davidson Wildcats (Sr, G, 6'2", Victoria Point, QLD)
- Minutes: 30 │ Points: 16 │ Rebounds: 9 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 2 │ Turnovers: 3 I FG: 5–7 (71.4%) │ 3PT: 4–5 (80.0%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%) │ Fouls: 2
Emilie Bessell – Davidson Wildcats (So, G, 5'9", Sydney, NSW)
- Minutes: 23 │ Points: 19 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 I FG: 6–7 (85.7%) │ 3PT: 1–1 (100.0%) │ FT: 6–7 (85.7%) │ Fouls: 1
🇦🇺 Northern Kentucky 64 Ball State 95
Australian junior Mia Jordan, from the Gold Coast, battled hard in the paint during Northern Kentucky’s road loss, finishing with seven points and six rebounds in 19 minutes. She added an assist and continued to provide interior stability, though foul trouble limited her minutes.
🇦🇺 South Carolina Upstate 30 🇦🇺 Kentucky 90
Australian Amelia Hassett dominated as Kentucky cruised past USC Upstate, scoring a season-high 20 points on efficient 58% shooting and 44% from three. The senior forward added five rebounds and three assists in a versatile performance that showcased her inside-out scoring ability and floor spacing.
Amelia Hassett – Kentucky Wildcats (Sr, F, 6'4", NSW)
- Minutes: 29 │ Points: 20 │ Rebounds: 5 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 0 I FG: 7–12 (58.3%) │ 3PT: 4–9 (44.4%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%) │ Fouls: 0
Perth freshman guard Kinley Patterson didn't play for South Carolina Upstate today.
🇦🇺 Vanderbilt @ Austin Peay
Australian freshman Monique Williams did not play for Vanderbilt today.
🇦🇺 Akron 58 Notre Dame 85
Australian sophomore Liz Murphy made the most of limited minutes against a ranked Notre Dame side, hitting her only shot — a three-pointer — for three points while adding a rebound and a steal. It was her third straight road appearance to start the season.
🇦🇺 Colorado 68 🇦🇺 (22) Louisville 74
Australian freshman Jade Crook, from Albury, played 10 minutes against #22 ranked Louisville, finishing scoreless with one rebound and one assist. After a strong debut earlier in the week, the centre's court time reduced as Colorado rotated through its veteran frontcourt. Colorado is 1-1 to start the season.
Australian sophomore Isla Juffermans didn't play for Louisville today.
Tennessee State 39 🇦🇺 TCU 122
Australian freshman Sarah Portlock didn't play for TCU today.
🇦🇺 Bowling Green 78 Wisconsin 90
Australian junior Jasmine Fearne, from Cairns, played less than a minute for Bowling Green today.
UC Davis 75 🇦🇺 Weber State 52
Geelong senior Antoniette Emma-Nnopu was a bright spot despite Weber State’s loss, hauling in a career-high 16 rebounds and scoring 9 points in 27 minutes. The senior forward continued her strong all-round form, recording her second double-double in three games and anchoring the Wildcats’ interior effort.
Antoniette Emma-Nnopu – Weber State Wildcats (Sr, F, 5'11", Geelong, VIC)
- Minutes: 27 │ Points: 9 │ Rebounds: 16 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 I FG: 4–9 (44.4%) │ 3PT: 0–2 (0.0%) │ FT: 1–2 (50.0%) │ Fouls: 2
🇦🇺 Evansville @ Eastern Kentucky
Sophomore forward Georgia Cox, from Ballarat, played limited minutes in Evansville’s loss to Eastern Kentucky, going scoreless in four minutes after starting the season with more extended run in earlier games while freshman Jelena Savic contributed 5 points on 2-of-7 shooting with a made three-pointer in 16 minutes off the bench. The freshman guard continues to show confidence as a perimeter scorer despite Evansville’s early-season struggles.
Nebraska 84 🇦🇺 Creighton 50
Junior Jessica Petrie had an elite all-round game, but it was a half-court heave at the buzzer that had the crowd on it's feet. The Gold Coast native poured in 11 points in total, going 2-4 from 3, alongside 4 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and a block.
Jessica Petrie – Nebraska Cornhuskers (Ju, F, 6'2", Gold Coast, QLD)
- Minutes: 24 │ Points: 11 │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 14 I FG: 4–8 (50%) │ 3PT: 2-4 (50%) │ FT: 1-2 (50%)│ Fouls: 2
Sacramento State 71 🇦🇺 UC San Diego 60
Tasmanian sophomore Rubi Gray exploded for a career-high 24 points in a standout two-way performance, leading Sacramento State to a road win at UC San Diego. The guard shot 44% from both the field and three, added four rebounds and three blocks, and played a game-high 38 minutes in a dominant effort.
Rubi Gray – Sacramento State Hornets (So, G, 5'10", Devonport, TAS)
- Minutes: 38 │ Points: 24 │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 3 │ Turnovers: 3 I FG: 8–18 (44.4%) │ 3PT: 4–9 (44.4%) │ FT: 4–4 (100.0%) │ Fouls: 0
Australian freshman Erin Condron din't play for UC San Diego today.
🇦🇺 UC Irvine @ Idaho State
Junior Summah Hanson didn't play for UC Irvine today.
California Baptist 83 🇦🇺 Long Beach State 60
Adelaide freshman Rosie Akot saw limited action in Long Beach State’s home loss to California Baptist, going scoreless with one rebound in five minutes. The forward continues to gain early experience in short stints off the bench.
Tomorrow — November 14, 2025
- 🇦🇺 Arizona State @ San Diego (Away) — Last-Tear Poa (Sr), Malia Tharpe (Jr), Lilly Amor (So)
- 🇦🇺 SE Louisiana @ Arkansas (Away) — Aisha Marten-Coney (Jr)
- 🇦🇺 Belmont @ Tennessee (Away) — Hilary Fuller (So)
- 🇦🇺 Rider @ Stonehill (Away) — Emmy Roach (So)
- 🇦🇺 Southern Utah @ Eastern Washington (Away) — Charli Kay (Jr), Emily Scholtes (Fr)
- 🇦🇺 Omaha @ BYU (Away) — Harriet Ford (So), Kyana Weir (Fr)
- 🇦🇺 Texas State @ UTSA (Away) — Mia Galbraith (Jr)
- 🇦🇺 Houston Christian @ Tulsa (Away) — Yasmin Butler (Fr)
- South Dakota vs 🇦🇺 Kansas State — Tess Heal (Sr)
- Saint Martin’s vs 🇦🇺 Hawai‘i — Jade Peacock (So), Danijela Kujovic (So), Kira-May Filemu (Fr), Teyahna Bond (Fr)
- Loyola Marymount vs 🇦🇺 Nevada — Amelia Raidaveta (Jr)
- Samford vs 🇦🇺 Florida — Emilija Dakic (Fr)
- Mercer vs 🇦🇺 Wake Forest — Opal Bird (Fr)
- UMBC vs 🇦🇺 Virginia — Adeang Ring (So)
- Charleston Southern @ 🇦🇺 Georgia Tech (Home) — Jada Crawshaw (Jr)
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