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Australian players produced strong performances across a full November 21, 2025 (AEDT) NCAAM slate, led by Oscar Cluff’s perfect shooting and three blocks for Purdue, Ethan Elliott’s eight-assist night for NKU, and solid rotation minutes from multiple freshmen.

🇦🇺 Incarnate Word 87 USI 81‍

Senior centre Lewis Rowe logged a short but tidy stint in Incarnate Word’s home win, providing physical minutes on the glass and connecting possessions with clean interior play. Rowe didn’t score in his seven-minute stretch but added three rebounds and two assists without committing a foul or turnover, contributing steady role impact as UIW closed out the contest.

Lewis Rowe – Incarnate Word Cardinals (Sr, C, Adelaide, SA)‍

• Minutes: 7 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–1 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 0

🇦🇺 High Point 90 UIC 80‍

Sophomore forward Josh Ibukunoluwa provided a short rotation spell in High Point’s home win, offering length and defensive size across a five-minute stretch. While he didn’t record a shot attempt, Ibukunoluwa added one rebound and played clean, mistake-free minutes without committing a foul or turnover as the Panthers maintained control throughout the second half.

Josh Ibukunoluwa – High Point Panthers (So, F, Perth, WA)‍

• Minutes: 5 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–0 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 0

🇦🇺 Purdue 80 Memphis 71‍

Senior centre Oscar Cluff delivered another high-impact performance on both ends as Purdue claimed a strong neutral-site win at the Baha Mar Championship. Cluff finished with 11 points on perfect shooting, going 3-for-3 from the field and 5-for-5 at the line, while adding seven rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 35 demanding minutes. His interior defence, rim protection and efficiency around the basket were central to Purdue’s control of the matchup, with his work rate in ball screens and defensive rotations anchoring long stretches of play.

Oscar Cluff – Purdue Boilermakers (Sr, C, Sunshine Coast, QLD)‍

• Minutes: 35 │ Points: 11 │ Rebounds: 7 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 3 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 3–3 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 5–5 │ Fouls: 4

🇦🇺 Colgate 94 Cornell 95 (2OT)‍

Sophomore guard Ben Tweedy delivered valuable rotation minutes during Colgate’s double-overtime road loss, contributing assertive perimeter play and competitive shot creation across a 25-minute workload. Tweedy finished with seven points on 3-of-9 shooting, including one made three, while adding two rebounds. Though he didn’t record an assist or defensive stat and committed three turnovers, his willingness to take shots and stay aggressive helped Colgate generate backcourt offence in a long, high-possession matchup.

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

• Minutes: 25 │ Points: 7 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 3–9 │ 3PT: 1–5 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 2

🇦🇺 Fordham 69 LIU 53

Freshmen forwards Abass Bodija and Roor Akhuar both contributed productive rotation minutes as Fordham secured a comfortable home win, with each providing frontcourt size and defensive presence in different ways. Bodija logged 22 minutes and battled on the glass, grabbing seven rebounds while adding three points from the free-throw line. Although he shot 0-for-4 from the field, his work rate, physical defence and activity around the rim remained valuable, finishing with one block, one steal and just one turnover. Akhuar delivered efficient scoring in his nine-minute burst, knocking down a three on his only field-goal attempt while adding one rebound and a block. His energy and floor spacing helped maintain Fordham’s momentum late in the first half and early in the second.

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

• Minutes: 22 │ Points: 3 │ Rebounds: 7 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 0–4 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 3–5 │ Fouls: 1

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

• Minutes: 9 │ Points: 3 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 1–1 │ 3PT: 1–1 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 2

Junior Jack Whitbourn didn't play for Fordham today.

🇦🇺 Pittsburgh 67 UCF 77‍

Freshman forward Roman Siulepa logged a short but active stint in Pittsburgh’s home loss, providing defensive energy and physicality in his 12-minute run. Siulepa scored two points on 1-of-3 shooting and added a block and a steal, showing flashes of his versatility despite not recording a rebound or assist. His activity level and willingness to compete defensively remained positives in a game where Pitt struggled to generate consistent stops.

Roman Siulepa – Pittsburgh Panthers (Fr, F, Brisbane, QLD)‍

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

Freshman Henry Lau didn't play for Pitt today.

🇦🇺 Northern Kentucky 90 Central Michigan 66‍

Freshman guard Ethan Elliott continued his strong early-season form, delivering a composed, high-impact two-way performance in Northern Kentucky’s road win. Elliott played 27 minutes and finished with seven points on 3-of-6 shooting, including a made three, while adding eight assists, three steals and a rebound. His playmaking control, defensive disruption and ability to generate advantages off the dribble helped NKU dictate tempo throughout, extending what has been an impressive opening month for the Perth guard.

Ethan Elliott – Northern Kentucky Norse (Fr, G, Perth, WA)‍

• Minutes: 27 │ Points: 7 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 8 │ Steals: 3 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 3–6 │ 3PT: 1–2 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 4

🇦🇺 Central Arkansas 56 North Texas 74‍

Central Arkansas’ Australian freshmen Harry Beauchamp and Truman Byrne both logged meaningful minutes in the road loss, offering perimeter scoring and frontcourt support in a matchup dominated by North Texas’ defensive pressure. Beauchamp delivered his most productive outing of the season, scoring six points on 2-of-4 shooting and hitting two threes across 20 minutes. He added three rebounds and played with confidence offensively, providing one of UCA’s few reliable floor-spacing threats despite four turnovers. Byrne contributed in a different role, posting two points on 1-of-2 shooting in 15 minutes while adding one assist. Although he didn’t record a rebound or defensive stat, his positional size and willingness to play through physicality helped stabilise UCA’s rotations during stretches of the second half.

Harry Beauchamp – Central Arkansas Bears (Fr, G, Melbourne, VIC)‍

• Minutes: 20 │ Points: 6 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 2–4 │ 3PT: 2–3 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 3

Truman Byrne – Central Arkansas Bears (Fr, F, Melbourne, VIC)‍

• Minutes: 15 │ Points: 2 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 1–2 │ 3PT: 0–1 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 2

🇦🇺 Mississippi State 77 Kansas State 98‍

Senior forward Achor Achor delivered a strong rebounding performance despite Mississippi State’s loss at the Hall of Fame Classic, battling on the glass and providing steady physical presence in the frontcourt. Achor finished with nine rebounds across 24 minutes and added five points on 1-of-5 shooting, including a made three and two made free throws. While he didn’t record an assist, steal or block and committed two turnovers, his work rate on the boards remained a bright spot in a game where MSU struggled defensively.

Achor Achor – Mississippi State Bulldogs (Sr, F, Melbourne, VIC)‍

• Minutes: 24 │ Points: 5 │ Rebounds: 9 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 1–5 │ 3PT: 1–3 │ FT: 2–2 │ Fouls: 0

Arizona State @ 🇦🇺 Hawai‘i

Game in progress: Harry Rouhliadeff (Sr)

Tomorrow – November 22, 2025

• Charleston @ 🇦🇺 UMass (7:00 AM) — Isaiah Walter (So)
• Boston College @ 🇦🇺 Davidson (7:30 AM) — RJ Greer (Fr)
• BYU vs 🇦🇺 Wisconsin (8:00 AM) — Austin Rapp (So)
• Justice College @ 🇦🇺 Idaho State (8:00 AM) — Lachlan Brewer (So), Caleb Van De Griend (Sr)
• Lehigh vs 🇦🇺 Columbia (10:00 AM) — Nicolo Romanelli (Jr)
• Eastern Michigan vs 🇦🇺 Oakland (10:30 AM) — Nate Deer (Sr), Tuburu Naivalurua (Sr)
• App State vs 🇦🇺 Charlotte (10:30 AM) — Frank Oguche (Fr)
• UAlbany @ 🇦🇺 Siena (11:00 AM) — Tasman Gooderick (Jr)
• Charleston Southern @ 🇦🇺 East Carolina (11:00 AM) — Patrick Darcy (Fr)
• Merrimack @ 🇦🇺 Florida (11:00 AM) — Alex Condon (Jr), Alex Kovatchev (So)
• Kentucky vs 🇦🇺 Loyola Maryland (11:00 AM) (Away) — Emmett Adair (Fr)
• Canisius vs 🇦🇺 Maryland Eastern Shore (11:00 AM) (Away) — Joseph Locandro (Sr)
• Erskine @ 🇦🇺 Wofford (11:00 AM) — Rex Sterling (Jr)
• Omaha @ 🇦🇺 LSU (12:00 PM) — Max Mackinnon (Sr), Marcus Vaughns (Fr)
• Evansville @ 🇦🇺 Oregon State (12:00 PM) — Stephen Olowoniyi (Jr), Yaak Yaak (Jr)
• Cal State Fullerton @ 🇦🇺 Portland (2:00 PM) — Riley Parker (Sr), Carlin Briggs (So), James O’Donnell (So), Joel Foxwell (Fr)