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Extraordinarily, five Australian players went head to head in Hawai'i today at the Hawai'i Classic. The result is below.

Meanwhile, Lara Somfai’s had a commanding two-way display and Rosie Akot a monster 13–13 breakout to Mia Jacobs’ box-score stuffing night and Dani Bayes’ efficiency, Australia’s women delivered across a stacked NCAAW schedule featuring showcase matchups and rivalry fire on Monday, November 24, 2025 (AEDT).

🇦🇺 Syracuse 55 Michigan 81‍

Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase – Neutral Site

Junior guard Sophie Burrows and sophomore guard Madeline Potts, both from Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, continued their rotation roles for Syracuse in the Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase loss to Michigan. Burrows logged heavy minutes and remained aggressive offensively despite a cold shooting night, while Potts provided a short defensive stint and added one assist and one steal. The Australians combined for 31 minutes, contributing energy, rebounding effort and secondary playmaking in a tough matchup against a Top-25 opponent.

Sophie Burrows – Syracuse Orange (Jr, G, Lower Plenty, VIC)

• ‍Minutes: 27 │ Points: 4 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 1–10 │ 3PT: 0–7 │ FT: 2–2 │ Fouls: 1

Madeline Potts – Syracuse Orange (So, G, Doncaster, VIC)

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

🇦🇺 Wake Forest 60 Western Carolina 49

Freshman forward Opal Bird, from Sydney, continued her strong early-season rotation role in Wake Forest’s home win over Western Carolina. The 1.91 m forward logged 22 minutes, battled on the glass, and added steady playmaking support. Bird finished with three points, four rebounds and an assist, showing activity defensively and composure within the half-court despite an off shooting night from the perimeter.

Opal Bird – Wake Forest Demon Deacons (Fr, F, Sydney, NSW)

• Minutes: 22 │ Points: 3 │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 1–6 │ 3PT: 0–3 │ FT: 1–2 │ Fouls: 0

Freshman forward Savannah Metcalfe, from Perth, didn't play for Wake Forest today.

🇦🇺 Florida State 63 🇦🇺 Illinois 86

Junior centre Pania Davis, from Perth, delivered an efficient scoring burst in limited minutes during Florida State’s loss to Illinois. The 1.98 m big was productive early, finishing with nine points on 4-for-6 shooting, controlling the interior physically and adding six rebounds.

Pania Davis – Florida State Seminoles (Jr, C, Perth, WA)

• Minutes: 13 │ Points: 9 │ Rebounds: 6 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 4–6 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 1–1 │ Fouls: 3

Freshman guard Erica Finney, from Sydney, didn't play for Illinois today.

🇦🇺 Utah 41 UConn 93

Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase – Neutral Site

Junior forward Chyra Evans and sophomore guard Grace Foster, both representing Australia in Utah’s rotation, saw contrasting roles in a difficult matchup against national powerhouse UConn. Evans struggled offensively but contributed four assists and physical presence in her 21 minutes, while Foster provided a scoring lift off the bench, knocking down a three and adding two rebounds and an assist in 12 minutes. Despite the heavy defeat, both Australians maintained effort and connectivity within Utah’s scheme.

Chyra Evans – Utah Utes (Jr, F, Newcastle, NSW)

• Minutes: 21 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 4 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 0–5 │ 3PT: 0–2 │ FT: 0–2 │ Fouls: 3

Grace Foster – Utah Utes (So, G, Perth, WA)

• Minutes: 12 │ Points: 5 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 2–6 │ 3PT: 1–5 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 0

Bellarmine vs 🇦🇺 Bradley

Senior Amy O’Hara didn't play for Bradley today.

🇦🇺 Louisiana Tech 93 Stephen F. Austin 66

Sophomore forward Isla Airey, from Melbourne, delivered her most efficient outing of the season in Louisiana Tech’s dominant home win over SFA. In just seven minutes, the 1.93 m forward scored six points on perfect shooting, added three rebounds, and provided clean, mistake-free interior play. Airey’s size, touch and activity made an immediate impact during her short rotation window.

Isla Airey – Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters (So, F, Melbourne, VIC)

• Minutes: 7 │ Points: 6 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 3–3 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 3

🇦🇺 Stanford 98 Lehigh 43

Freshman forward Lara Somfai delivered another high-impact performance as Stanford overpowered Lehigh, while fellow Australian freshman Alana Reddy logged valuable minutes for the Mountain Hawks. Somfai was outstanding on both ends — efficient scoring, strong rebounding, rim protection and connective passing — continuing her rise as one of the top-impact freshmen in the country. Reddy responded with defensive activity, a made three, and a steady rotation contribution in a difficult matchup against a Top-10 opponent.

Lara Somfai – Stanford Cardinal (Fr, F, Adelaide, SA)

• Minutes: 20 │ Points: 15 │ Rebounds: 6 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 2 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 6–8 │ 3PT: 1–2 │ FT: 2–2 │ Fouls: 1

Alana Reddy – Lehigh Mountain Hawks (Fr, G, Sydney, NSW)

• Minutes: 21 │ Points: 3 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 1–4 │ 3PT: 1–3 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 1

🇦🇺 Boise State 67 UC Riverside 56 (Final)

Three Australians featured as Boise State protected home court against UC Riverside.
Senior guard Dani Bayes continued her strong scoring season with an efficient 11-point outing, adding three steals and a block in 32 minutes.
For UC Riverside, sophomores Hannah Wickstrom and Makayla Minshall both logged significant minutes. Wickstrom delivered a standout double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Minshall added playmaking and defensive minutes despite a cold shooting night.

Dani Bayes – Boise State Broncos (Sr, G, Brisbane, QLD)

• Minutes: 32 │ Points: 11 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 3 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 4–5 │ 3PT: 3–4 │ FT: 0–2 │ Fouls: 3

Hannah Wickstrom – UC Riverside Highlanders (So, G, Melbourne, VIC)

• Minutes: 33 │ Points: 15 │ Rebounds: 10 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 3 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 5 │ FG: 6–11 │ 3PT: 0–2 │ FT: 3–4 │ Fouls: 1

Makayla Minshall – UC Riverside Highlanders (So, G, Sydney, NSW)

• Minutes: 20 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–2 │ 3PT: 0–2 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 0

Sophomore Milly Sharp didn't play for Boise State today.

Fresno State 🇦🇺 Santa Clara

Neither senior Alana Goodchild nor freshman Sienna Grieger played for Santa Clara today.

🇦🇺 Oregon State 71 Long Beach State 55

A massive Australian matchup saw four Aussies suit up for Oregon State and one for Long Beach State — and the only freshman on the floor for The Beach delivered a breakout performance. Rosie Akot exploded for 13 points and 13 rebounds in 23 minutes, easily the best game of her young career. Oregon State’s Australian trio — Lizzy Williamson, Katelyn Field, and Keira Lindemans — all contributed in a balanced team win, with Williamson providing efficient interior scoring and six boards.

Rosie Akot – Long Beach State Beach (Fr, F, Adelaide, SA)

• Minutes: 23 │ Points: 13 │ Rebounds: 13 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 5–11 │ 3PT: 2–4 │ FT: 1–4 │ Fouls: 2

Lizzy Williamson – Oregon State Beavers (Sr, F, Adelaide, SA)

• Minutes: 19 │ Points: 7 │ Rebounds: 6 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 2–2 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 3–4 │ Fouls: 2

Katelyn Field – Oregon State Beavers (Fr, G, Melbourne, VIC)

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

Keira Lindemans – Oregon State Beavers (Fr, G, Melbourne, VIC)

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

Cal State Fullerton vs 🇦🇺 Pacific (9AM)

Sophomore forward Tyla Fautua, from Brisbane, didn't play for Pacific today.

🇦🇺 Pepperdine 76 San José State 52

Senior guard Bella Green, from Perth, delivered one of her most productive outings of the season in Pepperdine’s decisive home win. In just 13 minutes, Green provided scoring punch and strong rebounding presence, finishing with nine points and eight boards while shooting 4-for-8 from the field. Her physicality and efficiency gave the Waves a lift across multiple stretches as they controlled the matchup.

Bella Green – Pepperdine Waves (Sr, G, Perth, WA)

• Minutes: 13 │ Points: 9 │ Rebounds: 8 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 4–8 │ 3PT: 1–2 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 1

UT Rio Grande Valley vs 🇦🇺 TCU

Freshman Sarah Portlock, from Melbourne, is yet to play for TCU this season.

Southern Utah vs 🇦🇺 Cal Poly (1PM)‍

Junior Jordan Billing didn't play for Cal Poly today nor did freshmen Charli Kay or Emily Scholtes for South Utah

🇦🇺 Hawai‘i 66 Portland 61

Bank of Hawai‘i Classic – Honolulu, HI

Five Australians featured in a tight, physical matchup as Hawai‘i held off Portland at home. The Rainbow Wahine trio — Jade Peacock, Kira-May Filemu, and Teyahna Bond — all made meaningful contributions across the backcourt and wing rotation. Peacock delivered her best game of the season with five points and four rebounds, Filemu added efficient scoring and steady defense, while Bond provided four assists and played the most minutes of any Australian in the game. For Portland, Dyani Ananiev starred with 13 points, seven rebounds and five assists in 34 minutes, while freshman centre Jada Kennedy added rotation minutes and a rebound.

Australian Hawai'i freshman Ella Collins didn't play.

Jade Peacock – Hawai‘i Rainbow Wahine (Jr, G, Gold Coast, QLD)

• Minutes: 9 │ Points: 5 │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 2–5 │ 3PT: 1–1 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 0

Kira-May Filemu – Hawai‘i Rainbow Wahine (So, G, Wattle Grove, NSW)

• Minutes: 20 │ Points: 6 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 2–4 │ 3PT: 1–2 │ FT: 1–2 │ Fouls: 0

Teyahna Bond – Hawai‘i Rainbow Wahine (Fr, G, Cairns, QLD)

• Minutes: 26 │ Points: 4 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 4 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 1–6 │ 3PT: 1–2 │ FT: 1–2 │ Fouls: 2

Dyani Ananiev – Portland Pilots (So, G, St. Andrews, NSW)

• Minutes: 34 │ Points: 13 │ Rebounds: 7 │ Assists: 5 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 4–12 │ 3PT: 1–5 │ FT: 4–4 │ Fouls: 1

Jada Kennedy – Portland Pilots (Fr, C, Melbourne, VIC)

• Minutes: 6 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 0–1 │ 3PT: 0–1 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 0

🇦🇺 Georgia Tech 59 Georgia 87 (Final)

Junior forward Jada Crawshaw, from Darwin, was one of Georgia Tech’s brightest contributors in a tough rivalry loss on the road. Crawshaw brought physicality and defensive activity, finishing with 10 points, six rebounds and a team-high four steals in 22 minutes. She added a block, hit a three, and shot 3-for-6 from the field while going 3-for-4 at the line, showing two-way impact despite the Jackets’ offensive struggles.

Jada Crawshaw – Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (Jr, F, Darwin, NT)

• Minutes: 22 │ Points: 10 │ Rebounds: 6 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 4 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 3–6 │ 3PT: 1–2 │ FT: 3–4 │ Fouls: 4

🇦🇺 Oregon 70 Utah State 34 (Final)

Senior forward Mia Jacobs, from Perth, continued her excellent start to the season with another strong all-around performance as Oregon dominated Utah State. Jacobs filled the box score on both ends — scoring 11 points, grabbing seven rebounds, dishing two assists and recording a season-high six steals in 28 minutes. She shot efficiently from the floor and knocked down three triples, showcasing her growing two-way consistency for the Ducks.

Mia Jacobs – Oregon Ducks (Sr, F, Perth, WA)

• Minutes: 28 │ Points: 11 │ Rebounds: 7 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 6 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 4–7 │ 3PT: 3–5 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 1

Tomorrow — November 25, 2025

• Ohio State vs 🇦🇺 Belmont (3AM) — Hilary Fuller (So)

• 🇦🇺 New Mexico State @ 🇦🇺 San Diego (6AM) — Keira Hudson (Fr – NMSU), Nikki Stanic (Jr – NMSU), Malia Tharpe (Fr – San Diego), Lilly Amor (So – San Diego)
• Samford vs 🇦🇺 Central Arkansas (6:30AM) — Bree Stephens (Sr), Paris Santacaterina (Jr)
• Xavier @ 🇦🇺 Akron (10AM) — Liz Murphy (So)
• 🇦🇺 Presbyterian @ Coastal Carolina (10AM) — Adout Ring (Fr)
• Purdue Fort Wayne vs 🇦🇺 Nebraska (10AM) — Jessica Petrie (Jr)
• 🇦🇺 Xavier @ Akron (10AM) — Phoebe Holmes (So)
• 🇦🇺 Binghamton @ Columbia (11AM) — Leah Fowler (Fr)
• 🇦🇺 Florida @ Florida Atlantic (11AM) — Emilija Dakic (Fr)

• 🇦🇺 Colorado @ 🇦🇺 VCU (11:30AM) — Jade Crook (Fr – Colorado), Isabel Whitelaw (So – VCU)
• Grand Canyon vs 🇦🇺 California (12PM) — Lulu Twidale (Jr – California)

• 🇦🇺 California @ 🇦🇺 Grand Canyon (12PM) — Casey Valenti-Paea (Sr – GCU), Holly Griffiths (Jr – GCU)
• Utah Valley vs 🇦🇺 Nevada (12:30PM) — Amelia Raidaveta (Jr)
• Northwestern State vs 🇦🇺 Virginia (12:30PM) — Adeang Ring (Fr)
• Chapman vs 🇦🇺 Cal Poly (1PM) — Jordan Billing (Jr)
• Occidental vs 🇦🇺 UC San Diego (1PM) — Erin Condron (Fr)
• UC Davis vs 🇦🇺 Sacramento State (1:30PM) — Rubi Gray (So)