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D1 Women's Digest
Box Score Bonnie! Deas sets Razorbacks boards record
Bonnie Deas posts 14–16–7–4 as Aussies impact wins in NCAAW on Thursday, December 18, 2025 (AEDT)
- Bonnie Deas stuffed the box score in Arkansas’ 92–77 win
- Hilary Fuller poured in 19 points in Belmont’s home victory
- Bree Stephens led Central Arkansas in a 70–55 loss at Louisiana Tech
- Charlise Dunn dominated defensively with seven steals for Davidson
Emerging Australian women's basketball star set the Arkansas freshmen record for rebounds in a single game with 16 as the Razorbacks rolled Kansas City by 15 points on Thursday, December 18, 2025 (AEDT).
Deas was simply sensational adding 14 points, seven assists and four steals.
🇦🇺 Arkansas Razorbacks 92, KC 77 (Final)
Freshman guard Bonnie Deas delivered a dominant all-around performance as Arkansas controlled the contest, impacting the game on both ends across heavy minutes. Deas was active on the glass, facilitated offense consistently, and applied defensive pressure, helping the Razorbacks build separation and close out a comfortable home win.
Bonnie Deas — Freshman | Guard | 1.75 m | Melbourne, VIC
- Minutes: 32 │ Points: 14 │ Rebounds: 16 │ Assists: 7 │ Steals: 4 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 6–14 (42.9%) │ 3PT: 1–3 (33.3%) │ FT: 1–1 (100.0%) │ Turnovers: 6 │ Fouls: 5
🇦🇺 Belmont Bruins 77, Evansville Purple Aces 67 (Final)
Belmont pulled away in the second half behind efficient scoring and control in the paint, securing a solid home win. Australians featured on both sides, with Hilary Fuller delivering a standout scoring performance for the Bruins, while Evansville’s Georgia Cox and Jelena Savic logged rotation minutes in a challenging road matchup.
Hilary Fuller — Sophomore | Forward | 1.88 m | Brisbane, QLD
- Minutes: 16 │ Points: 19 │ Rebounds: 5 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 1 │ FG: 6–13 (46.2%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 7–8 (87.5%) │ Turnovers: 3 │ Fouls: 3
Georgia Cox — Sophomore | Forward | 1.93 m | Ballarat, VIC
- Minutes: 6 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ FG: 0–0 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ Fouls: 1
Jelena Savic — Freshman | Guard | 1.80 m | Melbourne, VIC
- Minutes: 14 │ Points: 3 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 1–5 (20.0%) │ 3PT: 1–4 (25.0%) │ FT: 0–0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 1
🇦🇺 Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters 70, Central Arkansas Sugar Bears 55 (Final)
Louisiana Tech built separation through physical defence and second-half execution, holding Central Arkansas to 55 points at home. Senior forward Bree Stephens led the Sugar Bears with a strong all-around performance despite the loss, while Paris Santacaterina provided perimeter shooting support. Sophomore forward Isla Airey saw brief minutes for the Lady Techsters as they closed out the win.
Bree Stephens (Central Arkansas) — Senior | Forward | 1.83 m | Townsville, QLD
- Minutes: 33 │ Points: 12 │ Rebounds: 9 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 2 │ FG: 5–11 (45.5%) │ 3PT: 2–6 (33.3%) │ FT: 0–0 │ Turnovers: 4 │ Fouls: 4
Paris Santacaterina (Central Arkansas) — Junior | Guard | 1.70 m | Mackay, QLD
- Minutes: 28 │ Points: 6 │ Rebounds: 6 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 2–7 (28.6%) │ 3PT: 2–5 (40.0%) │ FT: 0–0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ Fouls: 3
Isla Airey (Louisiana Tech) — Sophomore | Forward | 1.93 m | Melbourne, VIC
- Minutes: 2 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 0–0 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 0
🇦🇺 Davidson Wildcats 76, High Point Panthers 65 (Final)
Davidson controlled the contest behind strong guard play and defensive pressure, pulling away late to secure the home win. Senior Charlise Dunn delivered a dominant two-way performance, while Katie Donovan provided efficient scoring and composure in heavy minutes. Emilie Bessell appeared briefly off the bench as the Wildcats closed out the victory.
Charlise Dunn — Senior | Guard | 1.88 m | Victoria Point, QLD
- Minutes: 39 │ Points: 18 │ Rebounds: 10 │ Assists: 4 │ Steals: 7 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 8–17 (47.1%) │ 3PT: 0–5 (0.0%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%) │ Turnovers: 3 │ Fouls: 2
Katie Donovan — Junior | Guard | 1.80 m | Queensland, QLD
- Minutes: 37 │ Points: 17 │ Rebounds: 5 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 4–6 (66.7%) │ 3PT: 3–4 (75.0%) │ FT: 6–6 (100.0%) │ Turnovers: 2 │ Fouls: 3
Emilie Bessell — Sophomore | Guard | 1.75 m | Sydney, NSW
- Minutes: 4 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 0–0 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 0
Australian freshman Asha Nightingale didn't play for Davidson today.
🇦🇺 Florida Gators 76, Florida A&M Rattlers 51 (Final)
Florida controlled the contest defensively, limiting Florida A&M’s scoring options and building a comfortable margin across the middle quarters. Freshman guard Emilija Dakic contributed in a rotation role, providing energy on the perimeter and defensive activity as the Gators closed out the home win.
Emilija Dakic — Freshman | Guard | 1.78 m | Melbourne, VIC
- Minutes: 11 │ Points: 2 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 1–2 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ Fouls: 1
🇦🇺 IU Indianapolis Jaguars 79, IU Columbus 40 (Final)
IU Indianapolis dominated from the opening quarter, using defensive pressure and pace to build a commanding lead and cruise to a comfortable home win. Sophomore guard Jemma Amoore contributed in a rotation role, providing on-ball defence and activity as the Jaguars controlled the game throughout.
Jemma Amoore — Sophomore | Guard | 1.63 m | Ballarat, VIC
- Minutes: 13 │ Points: 2 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 1–2 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ Fouls: 0
Eastern Kentucky vs 🇦🇺 Louisville (10) —
Coffs Harbour sophomore forward Isla Juffermans is yet to play for the Cardinals this season.
🇦🇺 UConn Huskies 89, Marquette Golden Eagles 53 (Final)
UConn’s depth and defensive pressure proved decisive, overwhelming Marquette from the outset and opening up a commanding margin. Senior forward Ayuen Akot saw limited minutes off the bench, contributing briefly as the Golden Eagles struggled to match the Huskies’ physicality and pace.
Ayuen Akot — Senior | Forward | 1.80 m | Melbourne, VIC
- Minutes: 2 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 0–0 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ Fouls: 0
NSW senior forward Abbey Cracknell didn't play for Marquette today.
🇦🇺 Colorado State Rams 61, Nevada Wolf Pack 48 (Final)
Colorado State controlled the tempo and limited Nevada’s scoring options, pulling away to secure a road win. Junior forward Amelia Raidaveta was a bright spot off the bench for the Wolf Pack, providing efficient scoring in limited minutes and converting every shot she attempted.
Amelia Raidaveta — Junior | Forward | 1.88 m | Dubbo, NSW
- Minutes: 10 │ Points: 8 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 2–2 (100.0%) │ 3PT: 1–1 (100.0%) │ FT: 3–3 (100.0%) │ Turnovers: 1 │ Fouls: 0
🇦🇺 Pepperdine Waves 73, South Dakota Coyotes 65 (Final)
Malibu Classic – Malibu, California
Pepperdine controlled the contest with defensive pressure and rebounding, doing enough across the middle quarters to secure the win. Senior guard Bella Green contributed on the glass and moved the ball effectively in a supporting role as the Waves closed out the result.
Bella Green — Senior | Guard | 1.83 m | Perth, WA
- Minutes: 11 │ Points: 2 │ Rebounds: 5 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 1–4 (25.0%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 2
Melbourne freshman forward Zoe Shanahan didn't play for the Waves today.
🇦🇺 Portland State Vikings 85, Seattle Redhawks 62 (Final)
Portland State pulled away with a strong second-half performance, using ball movement and defensive pressure to open up a decisive margin at home. Two Australians played key roles, with Taylor Moffat directing traffic from the backcourt and freshman Hannah Chicken delivering an energetic two-way performance.
Taylor Moffat — Senior | Guard | 1.73 m | Mount Barker, SA
- Minutes: 27 │ Points: 9 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 5 │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 3–6 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 3–5 (60.0%) │ FT: 0–0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 2
Hannah Chicken — Freshman | Forward | 1.83 m | Taree, NSW
- Minutes: 26 │ Points: 13 │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 6 │ Blocks: 1 │ FG: 6–9 (66.7%) │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 1–1 (100.0%) │ Turnovers: 4 │ Fouls: 2
Australian freshman Kailee Field didn't play for State today.
🇦🇺 San Francisco Dons 61, Sacramento State Hornets 55 (Final)
Sacramento State stayed within striking distance on the road but couldn’t close the gap late, as San Francisco executed better down the stretch. Sophomore guard Rubi Gray carried a significant scoring load for the Hornets, providing perimeter offence and playing heavy minutes in a tight contest.
Rubi Gray — Sophomore | Guard | 1.78 m | Devonport, TAS
- Minutes: 36 │ Points: 14 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ FG: 5–12 (41.7%) │ 3PT: 2–5 (40.0%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%) │ Turnovers: 4 │ Fouls: 2
🇦🇺 South Carolina Upstate Spartans 112, Anderson Trojans 39 (Final)
South Carolina Upstate overwhelmed Anderson from the opening tip, pushing tempo and piling on points in a lopsided home win. Freshman guard Kinley Paterson delivered her most productive collegiate outing, directing the offence and filling the box score in an extended role.
Kinley Paterson — Freshman | Guard | 1.70 m | Perth, WA
- Minutes: 19 │ Points: 12 │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 9 │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 6–8 (75.0%) │ 3PT: 0–2 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 1
🇦🇺 Texas State Bobcats 62, Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns 55 (Final)
Texas State ground out a defensive win at home, limiting Louisiana’s scoring opportunities and executing late to close out the contest. Sophomore guard Mia Galbraith contributed steady minutes in the backcourt, supporting the Bobcats’ control of tempo and defensive effort.
Mia Galbraith — Sophomore | Guard | 1.75 m | Sunshine Coast, QLD
- Minutes: 20 │ Points: 4 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 2–6 (33.3%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ Fouls: 3
🇦🇺 Utah Utes 61, UC Riverside Highlanders 52 (Final)
Utah leaned on defensive discipline and interior control to grind out a home win, holding UC Riverside to just 52 points. Junior forward Chyra Evans provided steady two-way production in the frontcourt, while Grace Foster saw limited minutes as the Utes closed the game out. For the Highlanders, Hannah Wickstrom led the offensive effort, with Makayla Minshall contributing in the backcourt despite the loss.
Chyra Evans (Utah) — Junior | Forward | 1.91 m | Newcastle, NSW
- Minutes: 20 │ Points: 8 │ Rebounds: 6 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ FG: 4–7 (57.1%) │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–5 (0.0%) │ Turnovers: 4 │ Fouls: 2
Grace Foster (Utah) — Sophomore | Guard | 1.78 m | Perth, WA
- Minutes: 7 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 0–1 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 2
Hannah Wickstrom (UC Riverside) — Sophomore | Guard | 1.78 m | Melbourne, VIC
- Minutes: 24 │ Points: 9 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 4–9 (44.4%) │ 3PT: 0–2 (0.0%) │ FT: 1–1 (100.0%) │ Turnovers: 4 │ Fouls: 4
Makayla Minshall (UC Riverside) — Sophomore | Guard | 1.75 m | Sydney, NSW
- Minutes: 23 │ Points: 5 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 2–5 (40.0%) │ 3PT: 1–4 (25.0%) │ FT: 0–0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ Fouls: 2
🇦🇺 Wyoming Cowgirls 83, San José State Spartans 60 (Final)
Wyoming pulled away with a strong second-half showing, using defensive pressure and balanced scoring to secure a comfortable home win. Freshman guard Katie Harrington saw brief court time late, gaining experience as the Cowgirls closed out the contest.
Katie Harrington — Freshman | Guard | 1.83 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: 0 │ Fouls: 0
🇦🇺 Weber State Wildcats 84, LSIU 47 (Final)
Weber State blew the game open early, controlling the paint and tempo to cruise to a dominant home win. Senior forward Antoniette Emma-Nnopu was highly efficient in limited minutes, imposing herself on the glass and finishing plays around the rim as the Wildcats’ depth took over.
Antoniette Emma-Nnopu — Senior | Forward | 1.80 m | Geelong, VIC
- Minutes: 14 │ Points: 11 │ Rebounds: 9 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 5–6 (83.3%) │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 1–1 (100.0%) │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 1
Friday, December 18, 2025
• Southern vs 🇦🇺 Baylor (Dec 19 – 12:00 PM) — Ella Brow (Jr, Baylor)
• Southern Illinois vs 🇦🇺 Bradley (Dec 19 – 11:00 AM) — Amy O’Hara (Sr)
• 🇦🇺 Cal Poly @ USC (Dec 19 – 2:00 PM) — Jordan Billing (Jr, Cal Poly)
• Virginia Tech vs 🇦🇺 Florida State (Dec 19 – 10:00 AM) — Pania Davis (Jr)
• 🇦🇺 Georgia Tech @ NC State (Dec 19 – Away) — Jada Crawshaw (Jr, Georgia Tech)
• 🇦🇺 Portland @ 🇦🇺 Oregon (Dec 19 – Home) — Mia Jacobs (Sr, Oregon), Jada Kennedy (Fr), Dyani Ananiev (So)
• 🇦🇺 UC Irvine @ UTEP (Dec 19 – 1:00 PM) — Summah Hanson (Jr)
• Eastern Washington vs 🇦🇺 UC Santa Barbara (Dec 19 – 1:00 PM) — Olivia Bradley (So), Zoe Shaw (Fr)
• UAlbany vs 🇦🇺 Vanderbilt (Dec 19 – 11:30 AM) — Monique Williams (Fr)
• Miami vs 🇦🇺 Wake Forest (Dec 19 – 10:00 AM) — Opal Bird (Fr), Savannah Metcalfe (Fr)
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