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🇦🇺 UC Riverside Highlanders 64, 🇦🇺 Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners 42 (Final)

UC Riverside’s Australian backcourt set the tone in a comfortable home win, led by sophomore guard Hannah Wickstrom, who delivered a dominant scoring performance while controlling the game late from the free-throw line. Fellow Australian Makayla Minshall provided defensive pressure and ball movement in support minutes, while Cal State Bakersfield freshman Jaime Gallatly saw brief action off the bench in a difficult road outing for the Roadrunners.

Hannah Wickstrom — Sophomore Guard, UC Riverside Highlanders
From Melbourne, VIC │ Height: 1.78 m
Minutes: 35 │ Points: 24 (Season: 20.8) │ Rebounds: 4 (Season: 6.9) │ Assists: 2 (Season: 2.3) │ Steals: 3 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 6–16 (37.5%) │ 3PT: 1–3 (33.3%) │ FT: 11–11 (100.0%)

Makayla Minshall — Sophomore Guard, UC Riverside Highlanders
From Sydney, NSW │ Height: 1.75 m
Minutes: 14 │ Points: 0 (Season: 4.5) │ Rebounds: 0 (Season: 1.5) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 0.4) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 0–0 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

Jaime Gallatly — Freshman Forward, Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners
From Traralgon, VIC │ Height: 1.88 m
Minutes: 5 │ Points: 0 (Season: 0.3) │ Rebounds: 0 (Season: 0.5) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.0) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–2 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 71, Weber State Wildcats 58 (Final)

Senior forward Antoniette Emma-Nnopu, from Geelong, VIC, delivered a dominant all-around performance despite Weber State’s home loss to Northern Arizona. Emma-Nnopu controlled the glass, scored efficiently around the rim, and filled the box score defensively, producing one of the strongest individual performances of the day in a game where the Wildcats struggled to find consistent support elsewhere. It was her first game back since December 22, 2025.

Antoniette Emma-Nnopu — Senior Forward, Weber State Wildcats
From Geelong, VIC │ Height: 1.80 m

Minutes: 32 │ Points: 16 (Season: 14.0) │ Rebounds: 15 (Season: 10.0) │ Assists: 3 (Season: 3.1) │ Steals: 3 │ Blocks: 2 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 5–8 (62.5%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 6–8 (75.0%)

🇦🇺 Baylor Bears 56, 🇦🇺 Colorado Buffaloes 52 (Final)

Baylor and Colorado’s Australian representatives saw limited but contrasting roles in a tight, low-scoring contest in Waco. Junior guard Ella Brow logged a brief appearance late as Baylor closed out the win, while freshman centre Jade Crook provided rotation minutes for Colorado, contributing on the glass and defensively as the Buffaloes stayed in touch until the final minutes.

Ella Brow — Junior Guard, Baylor Bears
From Palm Beach, NSW │ Height: 1.73 m
Minutes: 1 │ Points: 0 (Season: 0.0) │ Rebounds: 0 (Season: 1.0) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 2.0) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–0 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

Jade Crook — Freshman Center, Colorado Buffaloes
From Albury, NSW │ Height: 1.93 m
Minutes: 8 │ Points: 2 (Season: 4.9) │ Rebounds: 1 (Season: 2.9) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.6) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 1–2 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 Saint Mary’s Gaels 60, 🇦🇺 Pacific Tigers 55 (Final)

Saint Mary’s Australian duo played key roles in a composed road win at Pacific, with junior guard Emily Foy leading the Gaels offensively and sophomore forward Edie Clarke anchoring the frontcourt defensively. Foy delivered an efficient scoring night and applied strong ball pressure, while Clarke impacted the game around the rim, protecting the paint and finishing efficiently in a balanced team performance.

Emily Foy — Junior Guard, Saint Mary’s Gaels
From Newcastle, NSW │ Height: 1.85 m
Minutes: 25 │ Points: 12 (Season: 7.4) │ Rebounds: 2 (Season: 2.6) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 1.4) │ Steals: 3 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 5–9 (55.6%) │ 3PT: 0–2 (0.0%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%)

Edie Clarke — Sophomore Forward, Saint Mary’s Gaels
From Melbourne, VIC │ Height: 1.93 m
Minutes: 24 │ Points: 7 (Season: 8.0) │ Rebounds: 1 (Season: 5.5) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 1.8) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 2 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 3–5 (60.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 1–1 (100.0%)

🇦🇺 UC Irvine Anteaters 78, 🇦🇺 Long Beach State Beach 59 (Final)

The Australians on both sides played prominent roles in a decisive UC Irvine road win, with junior forward Summah Hanson delivering a strong all-around performance for the Anteaters and freshman forward Rosie Akot producing a breakout scoring night for Long Beach State despite the loss. Hanson controlled the glass and scored efficiently within the flow of UC Irvine’s offense, while Akot was the game’s leading scorer, attacking confidently from the perimeter and applying defensive pressure throughout extended minutes.

Summah Hanson — Junior Forward, UC Irvine Anteaters
From Brisbane, QLD │ Height: 1.91 m
Minutes: 22 │ Points: 7 (Season: 5.8) │ Rebounds: 8 (Season: 6.2) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.4) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 3–6 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 1–2 (50.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

Rosie Akot — Freshman Forward, Long Beach State Beach
From Adelaide, SA │ Height: 1.88 m
Minutes: 25 │ Points: 18 (Season: 3.3) │ Rebounds: 8 (Season: 3.3) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.3) │ Steals: 4 │ Blocks: 2 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 7–13 (53.8%) │ 3PT: 3–6 (50.0%) │ FT: 1–2 (50.0%)

🇦🇺 Virginia Cavaliers 61, 🇦🇺 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 59 (Final)

Australians on both sides featured in a tight ACC contest in Atlanta, with junior forward Jada Crawshaw providing energy and rebounding for Georgia Tech, while sophomore forward Adeang Ring contributed key rotation minutes as Virginia edged the Yellow Jackets late. Crawshaw was active on the glass and aggressive defensively in limited minutes, while Ring impacted the interior and finished the night with a block in a low-margin road win.

Jada Crawshaw — Junior Forward, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
From Darwin, NT │ Height: 1.83 m
Minutes: 13 │ Points: 7 (Season: 7.1) │ Rebounds: 5 (Season: 3.9) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 0.6) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 3–9 (33.3%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 1–1 (100.0%)

Adeang Ring — Sophomore Forward, Virginia Cavaliers
From Sydney, NSW │ Height: 1.96 m
Minutes: 17 │ Points: 3 (Season: 5.5) │ Rebounds: 1 (Season: 3.7) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 0.7) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 1–3 (33.3%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 1–3 (33.3%)

🇦🇺 Stanford Cardinal 55, 🇦🇺 Wake Forest Demon Deacons 43 (Final)

Australian freshmen featured on both sides as Stanford defended home court, with Lara Somfai providing frontcourt energy and rebounding for the Cardinal, while Opal Bird logged extended minutes and Savannah Metcalfe saw brief action for Wake Forest. Somfai was active on the glass in a defensive-focused contest, Bird contributed across multiple areas despite shooting struggles, and Metcalfe appeared late as Wake Forest cycled through its rotation.

Lara Somfai — Freshman Forward, Stanford Cardinal
From Adelaide, SA │ Height: 1.91 m
Minutes: 16 │ Points: 2 │ Rebounds: 6 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 1–5 (20.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

Opal Bird — Freshman Forward, Wake Forest Demon Deacons
From Sydney, NSW │ Height: 1.91 m
Minutes: 30 │ Points: 2 (Season: 4.6) │ Rebounds: 5 (Season: 3.4) │ Assists: 3 (Season: 2.7) │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 1–6 (16.7%) │ 3PT: 0–3 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

Savannah Metcalfe — Freshman Forward, Wake Forest Demon Deacons
From Perth, WA │ Height: 1.96 m
Minutes: 1 │ Points: 0 (Season: 2.2) │ Rebounds: 0 (Season: 1.4) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.3) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–1 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 #3 South Carolina Gamecocks 93, Arkansas Razorbacks 58 (Final)

Freshman guard Bonnie Deas, from Melbourne, VIC, logged rotation minutes in Arkansas’ home loss to third-ranked South Carolina, contributing across the box score in a difficult matchup against one of the nation’s elite programs. Deas scored efficiently from the perimeter and remained active defensively, though Arkansas struggled to keep pace as the Gamecocks took control early.

Bonnie Deas — Freshman Guard, Arkansas Razorbacks
From Melbourne, VIC │ Height: 1.75 m

Minutes: 18 │ Points: 5 (Season: 10.9) │ Rebounds: 3 (Season: 10.1) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 2.6) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 2–6 (33.3%) │ 3PT: 1–1 (100.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 94, Boston College Eagles 60 (Final)

Sophomore guard Lily Carmody, from Melbourne, VIC, was one of Boston College’s most effective offensive options despite a heavy road loss at Notre Dame. Carmody scored efficiently on limited touches, converting at a high rate from the field while logging major minutes against an elite opponent as Boston College struggled to contain Notre Dame’s depth and pace.

Lily Carmody — Sophomore Guard, Boston College Eagles
From Melbourne, VIC │ Height: 1.80 m

Minutes: 34 │ Points: 13 (Season: 12.0) │ Rebounds: 2 (Season: 3.1) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 2.1) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 6–8 (75.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 1–2 (50.0%)

🇦🇺 Cal State Northridge Matadors 77, Cal Poly Mustangs 68 (Final)

Junior guard Jordan Billing, from the Gold Coast, QLD, played a short but active role as Cal Poly fell at home to Cal State Northridge. Billing brought defensive energy in limited minutes, finishing with three steals and applying ball pressure, though her offensive opportunities were limited in a game where the Mustangs struggled to find consistent scoring late.

Jordan Billing — Junior Guard, Cal Poly Mustangs
From Gold Coast, QLD │ Height: 1.78 m

Minutes: 13 │ Points: 1 (Season: 2.3) │ Rebounds: 1 (Season: 1.3) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 0.7) │ Steals: 3 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 0–2 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 1–2 (50.0%)

🇦🇺 Duke Blue Devils 78, California Golden Bears 74 (Final)

Junior guard Lulu Twidale, from the Sunshine Coast, QLD, logged heavy minutes as California pushed Duke deep into the fourth quarter before falling narrowly at home. Twidale continued to shoulder offensive responsibility, spacing the floor and attacking gaps, while contributing across the box score in a high-usage role against an elite opponent.

Lulu Twidale — Junior Guard, California Golden Bears
From Sunshine Coast, QLD │ Height: 1.78 m

Minutes: 36 │ Points: 9 (Season: 13.5) │ Rebounds: 3 (Season: 3.6) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 3.1) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 3–9 (33.3%) │ 3PT: 2–6 (33.3%) │ FT: 1–1 (100.0%)

🇦🇺 Central Arkansas Sugar Bears 85, Bellarmine Knights 29 (Final)

Central Arkansas’ Australian pair played complementary roles in a dominant home win, with senior forward Bree Stephens controlling the glass and facilitating offensively, while junior guard Paris Santacaterina provided scoring punch and playmaking off the bench. Stephens’ impact showed in rebounding and ball movement despite a quiet shooting night, while Santacaterina’s perimeter shooting and assist numbers helped blow the game open early.

Bree Stephens — Senior Forward, Central Arkansas Sugar Bears
From Townsville, QLD │ Height: 1.83 m
Minutes: 23 │ Points: 2 (Season: 11.8) │ Rebounds: 7 (Season: 7.9) │ Assists: 3 (Season: 2.7) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 1–6 (16.7%) │ 3PT: 0–4 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

Paris Santacaterina — Junior Guard, Central Arkansas Sugar Bears
From Mackay, QLD │ Height: 1.70 m
Minutes: 17 │ Points: 8 (Season: 8.4) │ Rebounds: 3 (Season: 4.7) │ Assists: 4 (Season: 1.6) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 2–8 (25.0%) │ 3PT: 2–6 (33.3%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%)

🇦🇺 Texas A&M Aggies 74, Florida Gators 66 (Final)

Freshman guard Emilija Dakic, from Melbourne, VIC, logged rotation minutes in Florida’s home loss to Texas A&M, contributing defensively in a low-usage role. While her shots didn’t fall, Dakic applied ball pressure and finished with two steals, staying within her role as the Gators struggled to generate consistent offense late.

Emilija Dakic — Freshman Guard, Florida Gators
From Melbourne, VIC │ Height: 1.78 m

Minutes: 12 │ Points: 0 (Season: 1.8) │ Rebounds: 1 (Season: 1.4) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.8) │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–3 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 Jacksonville State Gamecocks 70, Florida International Panthers 67 (Final)

Junior guard Riley Burd, from Perth, WA, logged solid rotation minutes as FIU fell narrowly at home, contributing on the glass and defensively in a low-usage role. Burd did not attempt a shot but stayed within structure, helping FIU remain competitive deep into the fourth quarter of a one-possession game.

Riley Burd — Junior Guard, Florida International Panthers
From Perth, WA │ Height: 1.83 m

Minutes: 24 │ Points: 0 (Season: 2.1) │ Rebounds: 4 (Season: 1.6) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 0.5) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–0 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 Alabama Crimson Tide 64, Kentucky Wildcats 51 (Final)

Senior forward Amelia Hassett logged heavy minutes in Kentucky’s road loss at Alabama, remaining active on both ends despite the Wildcats struggling to generate offense. Hassett contributed on the glass, spaced the floor from deep, and protected the rim with multiple blocks, shouldering a large workload in a physically demanding matchup.

Amelia Hassett — Senior Forward, Kentucky Wildcats
From New South Wales, QLD │ Height: 1.93 m

Minutes: 38 │ Points: 9 (Season: 9.7) │ Rebounds: 6 (Season: 5.8) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 1.9) │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 2 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 3–9 (33.3%) │ 3PT: 3–8 (37.5%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters 65, Delaware Blue Hens 50 (Final)

Sophomore forward Isla Airey, from Melbourne, VIC, provided efficient frontcourt minutes as Louisiana Tech secured a comfortable road win at Delaware. Airey finished cleanly around the rim, rebounded well in limited time, and stayed within her role as the Lady Techsters built separation across the middle quarters.

Isla Airey — Sophomore Forward, Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters
From Melbourne, VIC │ Height: 1.93 m

Minutes: 8 │ Points: 2 (Season: 2.4) │ Rebounds: 4 (Season: 1.3) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.5) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 1–1 (100.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 Nebraska Cornhuskers 78, Indiana Hoosiers 73 (Final)

Junior forward Jessica Petrie, from the Gold Coast, QLD, delivered a strong two-way performance as Nebraska secured a quality home win over Indiana. Petrie scored efficiently inside and out, was active on the glass, and provided rim protection late, finishing as one of the Cornhuskers’ most influential contributors in a tightly contested matchup.

Jessica Petrie — Junior Forward, Nebraska Cornhuskers
From Gold Coast, QLD │ Height: 1.88 m

Minutes: 27 │ Points: 18 (Season: 11.9) │ Rebounds: 7 (Season: 5.0) │ Assists: 2 (Season: 1.4) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 2 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 8–14 (57.1%) │ 3PT: 1–2 (50.0%) │ FT: 1–2 (50.0%)

🇦🇺 New Mexico State Aggies 70, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 67 (Final)

Freshman guard Keira Hudson, from the Central Coast, NSW, provided a positive spark off the bench as New Mexico State edged Western Kentucky in a tight road contest. Hudson scored efficiently in limited minutes, knocking down a perimeter shot and applying defensive pressure as the Aggies closed out a narrow win.

Keira Hudson — Freshman Guard, New Mexico State Aggies
From Central Coast, NSW │ Height: 1.65 m

Minutes: 9 │ Points: 5 (Season: 3.8) │ Rebounds: 0 (Season: 0.7) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.8) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 2–4 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 1–3 (33.3%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 North Dakota State Bison 77, Kansas City Roos 54 (Final)

Sophomore guard Amelia Hobson, from Parkdale, VIC, saw rotation minutes as North Dakota State pulled away for a comfortable home win over Kansas City. Hobson contributed on the glass and remained defensively sound in a low-usage role, helping the Bison maintain control as they built separation in the second half.

Amelia Hobson — Sophomore Guard, North Dakota State Bison
From Parkdale, VIC │ Height: 1.83 m

Minutes: 10 │ Points: 1 (Season: 2.5) │ Rebounds: 3 (Season: 1.7) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.5) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–2 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–2 (0.0%) │ FT: 1–2 (50.0%)

🇦🇺 Northern Colorado Bears 67, Idaho State Bengals 56 (Final)

Sophomore forward Claire Fraser, from Brisbane, QLD, saw brief rotation minutes as Northern Colorado secured a road win at Idaho State. Fraser contributed with ball movement and defensive positioning in limited floor time, helping the Bears maintain control as they pulled away in the second half.

Claire Fraser — Sophomore Forward, Northern Colorado Bears
From Brisbane, QLD │ Height: 1.83 m

Minutes: 5 │ Points: 0 (Season: 2.1) │ Rebounds: 1 (Season: 1.6) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 1.3) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–2 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 Oregon State Beavers 78, Washington State Cougars 64 (Final)

Oregon State’s Australian contingent played composed supporting roles as the Beavers secured a solid road win at Washington State, with senior forward Lizzy Williamson providing steady frontcourt minutes and freshman guard Keira Lindemans continuing to show efficiency in her role within the rotation. Williamson contributed on the scoreboard and stayed disciplined defensively, while Lindemans’ recent shooting efficiency remains a positive trend as she settles into her first collegiate season.

Lizzy Williamson — Senior Forward, Oregon State Beavers
From Adelaide, SA │ Height: 1.96 m
Minutes: 19 │ Points: 7 (Season: 5.4) │ Rebounds: 2 (Season: 4.8) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 0.9) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 3–9 (33.3%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 1–1 (100.0%)

Keira Lindemans — Freshman Guard, Oregon State Beavers
From Melbourne, VIC │ Height: 1.83 m
Minutes: 13 │ Points: 5 (Season: 1.7) │ Rebounds: 2 (Season: 1.1) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.5) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 2–2 (100.0%) │ 3PT: 1–1 (100.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 New Orleans Privateers 64, SE Louisiana Lady Lions 63 (Final)

Junior forward Aisha Marten-Coney, from Sydney, NSW, saw brief rotation minutes as SE Louisiana fell narrowly at home in a one-point loss to New Orleans. Marten-Coney contributed defensively in limited time, adding a block and staying active around the rim as the Lady Lions were unable to convert late opportunities in a tight finish.

Aisha Marten-Coney — Junior Forward, SE Louisiana Lady Lions
From Sydney, NSW │ Height: 1.83 m

Minutes: 5 │ Points: 0 (Season: 2.5) │ Rebounds: 1 (Season: 2.5) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.5) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 0–1 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 Southern Utah Thunderbirds 76, Utah Valley Wolverines 68 (Final)

Junior guard Charli Kay, from Smithton, TAS, saw brief rotation minutes as Southern Utah secured a home win over Utah Valley. Kay remained within her role during a short stint, providing ball movement and defensive positioning as the Thunderbirds controlled the game across the second half.

Charli Kay — Junior Guard, Southern Utah Thunderbirds
From Smithton, TAS │ Height: 1.75 m

Minutes: 4 │ Points: 0 (Season: 2.4) │ Rebounds: 0 (Season: 0.9) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.1) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 0–2 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–2 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 St. Thomas–Minnesota Tommies 74, Denver Pioneers 65 (OT) (Final)

Sophomore guard Abbey Vallance, from Sydney, NSW, saw brief rotation minutes as St. Thomas–Minnesota pulled away in overtime to secure a home win over Denver. Vallance remained composed in a short stint, helping maintain structure as the Tommies closed out the game in the extra period.

Abbey Vallance — Sophomore Guard, St. Thomas–Minnesota Tommies
From Sydney, NSW │ Height: 1.73 m

Minutes: 2 │ Points: 0 (Season: 2.8) │ Rebounds: 0 (Season: 1.8) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 1.1) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 0–0 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 Rider Broncs 61, Siena Saints 59 (Final)

Sophomore guard Emmy Roach, from Littlehampton, SA, delivered an outstanding all-around performance as Rider secured a narrow road win at Siena. Roach was efficient offensively, aggressive on the glass, and impactful defensively, finishing with strong rebounding numbers and multiple stocks in a game decided in the final moments.

Emmy Roach — Sophomore Guard, Rider Broncs
From Littlehampton, SA │ Height: 1.83 m

Minutes: 21 │ Points: 11 (Season: 6.6) │ Rebounds: 7 (Season: 4.1) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 1.2) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 2 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 5–7 (71.4%) │ 3PT: 1–2 (50.0%) │ FT: 0–2 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 UC San Diego Tritons 81, Cal State Fullerton Titans 69 (OT) (Final)

Junior forward Erin Condron, from Woodend, VIC, played heavy minutes as UC San Diego outlasted Cal State Fullerton in overtime on the road. Condron was efficient from the field, provided interior defense with multiple blocks, and remained a steady presence through extended minutes as the Tritons closed out the win in the extra period.

Erin Condron — Junior Forward, UC San Diego Tritons
From Woodend, VIC │ Height: 1.93 m

Minutes: 36 │ Points: 11 (Season: 14.2) │ Rebounds: 4 (Season: 7.9) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 2.1) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 2 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 4–6 (66.7%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 3–6 (50.0%)

🇦🇺 UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 55, UC Davis Aggies 47 (Final)

UC Santa Barbara’s Australian duo logged heavy minutes in a physical road win at UC Davis, with sophomore forward Olivia Bradley doing the hard work inside and on the glass, while sophomore guard Zoe Shaw stayed aggressive offensively and got to the free-throw line late. Despite shooting struggles from the field, both played key roles in controlling tempo and closing out the game defensively.

Olivia Bradley — Sophomore Forward, UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
From Adelaide, SA │ Height: 1.85 m
Minutes: 36 │ Points: 10 (Season: 13.2) │ Rebounds: 9 (Season: 6.1) │ Assists: 3 (Season: 1.6) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 4–17 (23.5%) │ 3PT: 0–5 (0.0%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%)

Zoe Shaw — Sophomore Guard, UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
From Melbourne, VIC │ Height: 1.70 m
Minutes: 34 │ Points: 8 (Season: 10.2) │ Rebounds: 5 (Season: 3.5) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 2.1) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 1–8 (12.5%) │ 3PT: 1–6 (16.7%) │ FT: 5–6 (83.3%)

🇦🇺 Michigan State Spartans 82, Washington Huskies 67 (Final)

Freshman guard Sienna Harvey, from Geelong, VIC, provided an efficient scoring spark off the bench despite Washington’s home loss to Michigan State. Harvey made the most of her minutes, scoring efficiently from the field and knocking down a perimeter shot, continuing to show poise and confidence in a growing rotation role.

Sienna Harvey — Freshman Guard, Washington Huskies
From Geelong, VIC │ Height: 1.78 m

Minutes: 14 │ Points: 9 (Season: 6.1) │ Rebounds: 4 (Season: 2.4) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 1.0) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 3–6 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 1–1 (100.0%) │ FT: 2–3 (66.7%)