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Australian women were active across the NCAAW slate, with Bonnie Deas continuing her strong freshman season, Dani Bayes starring for Boise State, and Hannah Chicken recording a double-double for Portland State amid widespread Aussie contributions on Sunday, December 14, 2025 (AEDT).

🇦🇺 Akron @ Michigan

Yackandandah, Victoria, sophomore guard Liz Murphy didn't play for Akron today.

🇦🇺 Arkansas 73, Missouri State 58 (Final)

Freshman guard Bonnie Deas continued her strong start to the season with another all-around performance on the road, leading Arkansas’ perimeter pressure and crashing the glass as the Razorbacks pulled away in the second half. The Melbourne product combined scoring, rebounding and defensive activity, again underlining her value on both ends despite modest shooting efficiency from range.

Bonnie Deas – Freshman | Guard | 1.75 m | Melbourne, VIC

• Minutes: 21 │ Points: 12 │ Rebounds: 8 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 3 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 6–14 (42.9%) │ 3PT: 0–2 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ Fouls: 3

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🇦🇺 Binghamton 69, Marist 58 (Final)

Freshman guard Leah Fowler made a brief appearance as Binghamton secured a home win, continuing her early-season development within the Bearcats’ rotation. With limited minutes available, the Sydney product did not record a statistic but gained further exposure at Division I level as Binghamton closed out the game.

Leah Fowler – Freshman | Guard | 1.83 m | Sydney, NSW

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

Wagner 46, 🇦🇺 Rider 34 (Final)

Sophomore guard Emmy Roach logged heavy minutes in a grinding, low-scoring loss as Rider struggled to generate offence against Wagner’s defence. Despite a tough shooting night, the Littlehampton product remained active defensively and on the ball, contributing steals and playmaking while staying on the floor for 31 minutes.

Emmy Roach – Sophomore | Guard | 1.83 m | Littlehampton, SA

• Minutes: 31 │ Points: 2 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 3 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 1–11 (9.1%) │ 3PT: 0–3 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ Fouls: 1

🇦🇺 St. Thomas–Minnesota 70, Drake 50 (Final)

Sophomore guard Abbey Vallance made a brief but productive appearance as St. Thomas pulled away for a comfortable home win. In just a minute on the floor, Vallance got to the line and converted both free throws, adding to the Tommies’ scoring before returning to the bench.

Abbey Vallance – Sophomore | Guard | 1.73 m | Sydney, NSW

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

Temple 88, 🇦🇺 VCU 63 (Final)

Sophomore forward Isabel Whitelaw saw limited minutes off the bench as VCU fell on the road to Temple. The Shepparton product grabbed a rebound during her short stint but was otherwise unable to influence the game statistically as the Rams struggled to stay with Temple’s scoring pace.

Isabel Whitelaw – Sophomore | Forward | 1.91 m | Shepparton, VIC

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

🇦🇺 Boise State 81, Southern Utah 66 (Final)

Senior guard Dani Bayes delivered a composed, high-impact performance as Boise State controlled the second half to secure a home win. The Brisbane product led the Broncos’ backcourt with efficient scoring and strong decision-making, knocking down shots from deep and converting at the line while playing heavy minutes.

Dani Bayes – Senior | Guard | 1.80 m | Brisbane, QLD

• Minutes: 33 │ Points: 17 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 1 │ FG: 5–8 (62.5%) │ 3PT: 2–5 (40.0%) │ FT: 5–5 (100.0%) │ Turnovers: 2 │ Fouls: 4

Ballarat sophomore guard Milly Sharp hasn't played for Boise State this season nor did freshmen Charli Kay and Emily Scholtes play for Southern Utah today.

🇦🇺 Central Arkansas 82, Grambling 75 (Final)

Central Arkansas leaned on its experienced Australian core to secure a strong road win, with Bree Stephens setting the tone inside and Paris Santacaterina providing steady guard play. The Sugar Bears controlled key stretches with defensive activity and timely execution, pulling away late to close it out.

Bree Stephens – Senior | Forward | 1.83 m | Townsville, QLD

• Minutes: 30 │ Points: 13 │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 2 │ FG: 5–10 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 1–5 (20.0%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%) │ Turnovers: 3 │ Fouls: 2

Paris Santacaterina – Junior | Guard | 1.70 m | Mackay, QLD

• Minutes: 25 │ Points: 7 │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 1–5 (20.0%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 5–5 (100.0%) │ Turnovers: 1 │ Fouls: 0

Green Bay vs 🇦🇺 Washington

Geelong freshman guard Sienna Harvey didn't play for Washington today.

🇦🇺 UC Santa Barbara 68, Utah Tech 65 (Final)

UC Santa Barbara relied heavily on its Australian duo in a tight road win, with Olivia Bradley controlling the interior and Zoe Shaw providing perimeter scoring and defensive pressure. The Gauchos executed late to edge past Utah Tech, leaning on composure and balance at both ends.

Olivia Bradley – Sophomore | Forward | 1.85 m | Adelaide, SA

• Minutes: 28 │ Points: 11 │ Rebounds: 6 │ Assists: 4 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 3 │ FG: 4–8 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 0–2 (0.0%) │ FT: 3–4 (75.0%) │ Turnovers: 2 │ Fouls: 2

Zoe Shaw – Sophomore | Guard | 1.70 m | Melbourne, VIC

• Minutes: 34 │ Points: 13 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 4–12 (33.3%) │ 3PT: 3–7 (42.9%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%) │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 1

Idaho State 62, 🇦🇺 Cal Poly 49 (Final)

Junior guard Jordan Billing saw rotation minutes in a home loss as Cal Poly struggled to find offensive rhythm against Idaho State. With opportunities limited, the Gold Coast product was unable to get on the scoreboard but contributed defensively during her stint on the floor.

Jordan Billing – Junior | Guard | 1.78 m | Gold Coast, QLD

• Minutes: 10 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 0–3 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–2 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 1

🇦🇺 Pepperdine 80, Cal State LA 72 (Final)

Pepperdine continued its winning run with contributions across the roster, including minutes from both Australian guards. Senior Bella Green impacted the game defensively and on the glass, while freshman Zoe Shanahan made a brief appearance as the Waves closed out the win at home.

Bella Green – Senior | Guard | 1.83 m | Perth, WA

• Minutes: 14 │ Points: 2 │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 0–2 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%) │ Turnovers: 1 │ Fouls: 2

Zoe Shanahan – Freshman | Forward | 1.88 m | Melbourne, VIC

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

Cal State Fullerton 81, 🇦🇺 Portland State 66 (Final)

Portland State leaned heavily on its Australian contingent despite the road loss, with freshman forward Hannah Chicken delivering a standout double-double and senior guard Taylor Moffat logging big minutes in the backcourt. While the Vikings couldn’t slow Fullerton’s scoring, the Australians provided much of the resistance on both ends.

Taylor Moffat – Senior | Guard | 1.73 m | Mount Barker, SA

• Minutes: 30 │ Points: 7 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ FG: 2–10 (20.0%) │ 3PT: 2–6 (33.3%) │ FT: 1–4 (25.0%) │ Turnovers: 3 │ Fouls: 1

Hannah Chicken – Freshman | Forward | 1.83 m | Taree, NSW

• Minutes: 25 │ Points: 15 │ Rebounds: 10 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 3 │ Blocks: 1 │ FG: 4–7 (57.1%) │ 3PT: 1–1 (100.0%) │ FT: 6–7 (85.7%) │ Turnovers: 4 │ Fouls: 3

Australian freshman Kailee Field didn't play for Portland State today.

🇦🇺 UC Irvine 77, California Baptist 57 (Final)

Junior forward Summah Hanson, playing her first game of the season, delivered a steady two-way contribution as UC Irvine extended its strong early-season form with a convincing home win. The Brisbane product was active around the rim and defensively, helping the Anteaters control the paint and maintain separation across the second half.

Summah Hanson – Junior | Forward | 1.91 m | Brisbane, QLD

• Minutes: 18 │ Points: 7 │ Rebounds: 5 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 1 │ FG: 3–8 (37.5%) │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 1–2 (50.0%) │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 4

🇦🇺 Cal State Bakersfield 72, Seattle 51 (Final)

Freshman forward Jaime Gallatly saw limited minutes off the bench as Cal State Bakersfield secured a comfortable road win. In a short stint, the Traralgon product grabbed a rebound and continued her early-season development within the Roadrunners’ rotation as they controlled the game defensively.

Jaime Gallatly – Freshman | Forward | Traralgon, VIC

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

Tomorrow — December 15, 2025

• Illinois State vs 🇦🇺 Nebraska (4AM) — Jessica Petrie (Jr)
• Texas vs 🇦🇺 Baylor (5AM) — Ella Brow (Jr)
• Saint Francis vs 🇦🇺 Xavier (5AM) — Phoebe Holmes (Fr)
• 🇦🇺 Duquesne @ Stony Brook (5AM) — Harriet Ford (So)
• 🇦🇺 Eastern Michigan @ Indiana (5AM) — Ruby Brannon (Jr)
• Lourdes University vs 🇦🇺 Bowling Green (6AM) — Jasmine Fearne (Jr)
• West Georgia vs 🇦🇺 Florida (6AM) — Emilija Dakic (Fr)
• Charleston vs 🇦🇺 Florida State (6AM) — Pania Davis (Jr)
• Le Moyne vs 🇦🇺 Marquette (6AM) — Abbey Cracknell (Sr), Ayuen Akot (So)
• Samford vs 🇦🇺 South Carolina Upstate (6AM) — Kinley Paterson (Fr)
• 🇦🇺 Georgia Tech vs 🇦🇺 Wake Forest (6AM) — Opal Bird (Fr), Savannah Metcalfe (Fr), Jada Crawshaw (Jr)
• 🇦🇺 Kentucky @ 🇦🇺 Belmont (7AM) — Hilary Fuller (So), Amelia Hassett (Jr)
• Miami (OH) vs 🇦🇺 Colorado (7AM) — Jade Crook (Fr)
• North Texas vs 🇦🇺 Illinois (7AM) — Erica Finney (Fr)
• 🇦🇺 Arizona State @ 🇦🇺 Oregon State (8AM) — Last-Tear Poa (Sr), Lizzy Williamson (Sr), Katelyn Field (Fr), Keira Lindemans (Fr)
• 🇦🇺 California @ 🇦🇺 Stanford (8AM) — Lulu Twidale (Jr), Lara Somfai (Fr)
• Santa Clara @ 🇦🇺 Grand Canyon (8AM) — Casey Valenti-Paea (Sr), Holly Griffiths (Jr), Alana Goodchild (Sr), Sienna Grieger (Fr)
• 🇦🇺 Louisville @ North Carolina (8AM) — Isla Juffermans (So)
• Northwestern vs 🇦🇺 Utah (8AM) — Chyra Evans (Jr), Grace Foster (So)
• 🇦🇺 UC Riverside @ San Diego (9AM) — Malia Tharpe (Fr), Lilly Amor (Fr), Hannah Wickstrom (So), Makayla Minshall (So)
• Jacksonville vs 🇦🇺 TCU (9AM) — Sarah Portlock (Fr)
• 🇦🇺 Wyoming @ Minnesota (10AM) — Katie Harrington (So)
• 🇦🇺 Davidson @ Charlotte (10:30AM) — Charlise Dunn (Sr), Katie Donovan (Jr), Emilie Bessell (So), Asha Nightingale (Fr)
• Western New Mexico vs 🇦🇺 New Mexico State (11AM) — Keira Hudson (Fr), Nikki Stanic (Jr)
• Austin Peay @ 🇦🇺 Evansville (Home) — Georgia Cox (So), Jelena Savic (Fr)
• Montana State @ 🇦🇺 Oregon (Home) — Mia Jacobs (Sr)