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D1 Women's Digest
Davidson's triple threat destroy Fordham by 24
Chyra Evans and Liz Murphy led Australian performers across a full NCAA women’s slate.
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🇦🇺 Akron Zips 68, Massachusetts Minutewomen 82 (Final)
Sophomore guard Liz Murphy, from Yackandandah, Victoria, scored eight points in Akron’s road loss, producing her offense across limited minutes through perimeter shooting and trips to the free-throw line. Her point total finished above her season average despite no rebounds or assists, with her involvement centred on spot scoring rather than ball-handling or secondary creation within the guard rotation.
Liz Murphy — Sophomore, Guard, Akron Zips
From Yackandandah, VIC, Australia │ Height: 1.75 m
- Minutes: 10 │ Points: 8 (Season: 4.0) │ Rebounds: 0 (Season: 0.6) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.2) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 2–5 (40.0%) │ 3PT: 2–5 (40.0%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%)
🇦🇺 Colorado Buffaloes 68, Iowa State Cyclones 62 (Final)
Freshman centre Jade Crook, from Albury, New South Wales, recorded two rebounds and one block in Colorado’s home win, finishing without scoring on two field-goal attempts. Her impact came on the defensive end during brief frontcourt appearances, with no assists, steals, or turnovers logged in the game.
Jade Crook — Freshman, Centre, Colorado Buffaloes
From Albury, NSW, Australia │ Height: 1.93 m
- Minutes: 6 │ Points: 0 (Season: 4.5) │ Rebounds: 2 (Season: 2.6) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.6) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–2 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)
🇦🇺 Davidson Wildcats 74, Fordham Rams 50 (Final)
Senior guard Charlise Dunn, from Victoria Point, Queensland, finished with 13 points on 5-of-11 shooting as Davidson controlled the game at home, with her scoring coming slightly below her season average and her rebounding well under her typical output. Junior guard Katie Donovan, from Queensland, added eight points on seven shot attempts, with her scoring also below her season norm and her involvement limited in rebounding and playmaking. Sophomore guard Emilie Bessell, from Sydney, New South Wales, contributed five points, two rebounds, and two steals, matching her season scoring output while adding defensive pressure in Davidson’s guard rotation during a balanced team performance. The Wildcats are 13-6 and third in the A-10.
Charlise Dunn — Senior, Guard, Davidson Wildcats
From Victoria Point, QLD, Australia │ Height: 1.88 m
- Minutes: 28 │ Points: 13 (Season: 15.7) │ Rebounds: 3 (Season: 8.2) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 2.2) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 5–11 (45.5%) │ 3PT: 3–8 (37.5%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)
Katie Donovan — Junior, Guard, Davidson Wildcats
From Queensland, Australia │ Height: 1.80 m
- Minutes: 24 │ Points: 8 (Season: 11.9) │ Rebounds: 2 (Season: 3.1) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 1.4) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 3–7 (42.9%) │ 3PT: 2–6 (33.3%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)
Emilie Bessell — Sophomore, Guard, Davidson Wildcats
From Sydney, NSW, Australia │ Height: 1.75 m
- Minutes: 15 │ Points: 5 (Season: 5.1) │ Rebounds: 2 (Season: 1.7) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 0.8) │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 2–4 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 1–2 (50.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)
🇦🇺 Duquesne Dukes 45, George Washington Revolutionaries 59 (Final)
Sophomore forward Harriet Ford, from Perth, Western Australia, scored six points on 3-of-6 shooting in Duquesne’s home loss, finishing below her season average in both scoring and rebounding. She recorded two rebounds with no assists, steals, or blocks, and committed five turnovers, with her stat line reflecting limited offensive rhythm and reduced involvement on the glass compared to her typical output.
Harriet Ford — Sophomore, Forward, Duquesne Dukes
From Perth, WA, Australia │ Height: 1.91 m
- Minutes: 15 │ Points: 6 (Season: 8.4) │ Rebounds: 2 (Season: 9.1) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 1.3) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 5 │ FG: 3–6 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)
🇦🇺 Lehigh Mountain Hawks 64, Boston University Terriers 68 (Final)
Freshman guard Alana Reddy, from Sydney, New South Wales, finished without a scoring contribution in Lehigh’s narrow home loss, missing all three field-goal attempts. She recorded five rebounds and four assists, both above her season averages, and added one steal, with her impact coming through ball movement and defensive activity rather than shot-making on the night.
Alana Reddy — Freshman, Guard, Lehigh Mountain Hawks
From Sydney, NSW, Australia │ Height: 1.75 m
- Minutes: 32 │ Points: 0 (Season: 3.4) │ Rebounds: 5 (Season: 1.9) │ Assists: 4 (Season: 1.1) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 0–3 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–3 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)
🇦🇺 Nevada Wolf Pack 51, Grand Canyon Antelopes 65 (Final)
Junior forward Amelia Raidaveta, from Dubbo, New South Wales, finished with one point, one rebound, and one assist in Nevada’s road loss, converting one of two free-throw attempts after missing both field-goal attempts. She added one steal with no turnovers, with her contributions coming across multiple areas despite limited scoring output.
Amelia Raidaveta — Junior, Forward, Nevada Wolf Pack
From Dubbo, NSW, Australia │ Height: 1.88 m
- Minutes: 16 │ Points: 1 (Season: 1.9) │ Rebounds: 1 (Season: 1.1) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 1.1) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–2 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 1–2 (50.0%)
🇦🇺 Northern Kentucky Norse 63, Milwaukee Panthers 55 (Final)
Junior forward Mia Jordan, from the Gold Coast, Queensland, scored three points on a single made field goal in Northern Kentucky’s home win, connecting on her only shot attempt from three-point range. She added one steal and one block with no turnovers, while recording no rebounds or assists, with her contribution coming through brief scoring and defensive actions rather than sustained involvement across possessions.
Mia Jordan — Junior, Forward, Northern Kentucky Norse
From Gold Coast, QLD, Australia │ Height: 1.91 m
- Minutes: 15 │ Points: 3 (Season: 4.3) │ Rebounds: 0 (Season: 4.2) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 1.2) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 1–1 (100.0%) │ 3PT: 1–1 (100.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)
🇦🇺 South Carolina Upstate Spartans 58, Presbyterian Blue Hose 38 (Final)
Freshman guard Kinley Paterson, from Perth, Western Australia, finished with four points, five rebounds, and four assists in South Carolina Upstate’s home win, contributing across multiple areas despite low shooting efficiency from the field. She added two steals and one block, with her stat line reflecting activity in transition and defensive sequences rather than scoring volume, as her points came from the free-throw line and a single made field goal.
Kinley Paterson — Freshman, Guard, South Carolina Upstate Spartans
From Perth, WA, Australia │ Height: 1.70 m
- Minutes: 23 │ Points: 4 (Season: 3.8) │ Rebounds: 5 (Season: 3.1) │ Assists: 4 (Season: 2.7) │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 1–5 (20.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 2–4 (50.0%)
🇦🇺 Texas State Bobcats 62, Southern Miss Golden Eagles 76 (Final)
Sophomore guard Mia Galbraith, from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, scored four points in Texas State’s home loss, converting her only field-goal attempt and adding two made free throws. She recorded one rebound with no assists, steals, or blocks, with her contribution limited to brief scoring touches rather than sustained involvement across possessions.
Mia Galbraith — Sophomore, Guard, Texas State Bobcats
From Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia │ Height: 1.75 m
- Minutes: 13 │ Points: 4 (Season: 5.6) │ Rebounds: 1 (Season: 2.9) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 1.5) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 1–1 (100.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%)
🇦🇺 Utah Utes 45, Baylor Bears 61 (Final)
Junior forward Chyra Evans, from Newcastle, New South Wales, finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds in Utah’s home loss, recording a double-double while leading the team’s frontcourt production. She added three assists, one steal, and one block, with her scoring coming from a mix of interior finishes and free throws despite below-average shooting efficiency. Sophomore guard Grace Foster, from Perth, Western Australia, scored three points on five field-goal attempts, with one rebound and no assists, as her contribution was limited to perimeter minutes without sustained offensive involvement.
Chyra Evans — Junior, Forward, Utah Utes
From Newcastle, NSW, Australia │ Height: 1.91 m
- Minutes: 30 │ Points: 14 (Season: 8.4) │ Rebounds: 11 (Season: 4.4) │ Assists: 3 (Season: 2.6) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 5 │ FG: 5–14 (35.7%) │ 3PT: 0–2 (0.0%) │ FT: 4–6 (66.7%)
Grace Foster — Sophomore, Guard, Utah Utes
From Perth, WA, Australia │ Height: 1.78 m
- Minutes: 17 │ Points: 3 (Season: 3.9) │ Rebounds: 1 (Season: 1.6) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.8) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 1–5 (20.0%) │ 3PT: 1–5 (20.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)
🇦🇺 Washington Huskies 82, Indiana Hoosiers 63 (Final)
Freshman guard Sienna Harvey, from Geelong, Victoria, scored four points in Washington’s road win, converting two of three field-goal attempts and adding two assists. She recorded one rebound and one turnover, with her contribution coming through brief scoring and ball movement during limited court time rather than extended offensive involvement.
Sienna Harvey — Freshman, Guard, Washington Huskies
From Geelong, VIC, Australia │ Height: 1.78 m
- Minutes: 9 │ Points: 4 (Season: 6.0) │ Rebounds: 1 (Season: 2.4) │ Assists: 2 (Season: 0.9) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 2–3 (66.7%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)
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