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South Australian women's basketballer Lara Somfai has been named the Tamika Catchings National Freshman of the Week by the US Basketball Writers Association.

The Adelaide forward, who plays for Stanford University, averaged 14.5 points and 9.0 rebounds in wins against UC Davis (70–45) and Lehigh (98–43), including her third double-double of the season with 14 points and 12 rebounds against UC Davis. She now sits tied for the ACC lead in double-doubles (3) and is one of five freshmen nationally with that many so far.

Somfai added another strong all-around performance against Lehigh, finishing with 15 points, six rebounds, two assists and two blocks. She is one of only two major-conference freshmen to record that stat line in a game this season (the other being Mississippi State’s Madison Francis on November 9, 2025).

Through the opening month of play, Somfai is also one of just two Power Four freshmen averaging at least 11.7 points and 8.0 rebounds, joining Arkansas forward Bonnie Deas. She ranks sixth nationally in defensive rebound percentage (32.7%), underscoring her early impact on the glass.

Stanford now turns its attention to the Resorts World Classic in Las Vegas following Thanksgiving, with matchups against FGCU on Saturday, November 29 (AEDT), and Colorado State on Sunday, November 30, 2025 (AEDT).

Yesterday — November 27, 2025

🇦🇺 Boston College 77, Merrimack 72

Sophomore guard Lily Carmody, from Melbourne, delivered another efficient scoring performance as Boston College held off Merrimack at home. The 5'11 guard finished with 14 points in 27 minutes, adding three rebounds, two assists and two steals while shooting 5–10 from the field and a perfect 4–4 at the line. The Melbourne playmaker continued her strong offensive rhythm and remains one of the Eagles’ most reliable scoring options.

Lily Carmody – Boston College Eagles (So, G, Melbourne, VIC)

• Minutes: 27 │ Points: 14 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 5–10 │ 3PT: 0–1 │ FT: 4–4 │ Fouls: 3

Melbourne freshman Eleanor Trout didn't play for Boston College.

🇦🇺 Wyoming 75, Chadron State 38

Freshman guard Katie Harrington, from Melbourne, logged a short rotation stint in Wyoming’s dominant win over Chadron State. The 6'0 guard played four minutes and recorded a clean statistical line, continuing to build early-season experience in her debut year with the Cowgirls.

Katie Harrington – Wyoming Cowgirls (Fr, G, Melbourne, VIC)

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

🇦🇺 Oregon 71, 🇦🇺 Saint Mary’s 53 (Final)

Hoopfest Women’s Basketball Classic

Senior forward Mia Jacobs, from Perth, delivered an all-round defensive performance as Oregon powered past Saint Mary’s to stay unbeaten. Jacobs finished with eight points, four rebounds and five steals in 26 minutes, adding steady free-throw shooting despite a cold night from deep.
For Saint Mary’s, Australians Emily Foy, Amy Kurkowski and Edie Clarke all featured prominently. Clarke led the Gaels with 14 points on 7–11 shooting, while Foy contributed playmaking and Kurkowski added efficient perimeter scoring.

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

• Minutes: 26 │ Points: 8 │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 5 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 2–7 │ 3PT: 0–5 │ FT: 4–4 │ Fouls: 1

Emily Foy – Saint Mary’s Gaels (Jr, G, Newcastle, NSW)

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

Amy Kurkowski – Saint Mary’s Gaels (So, G, Melbourne, VIC)

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

Edie Clarke – Saint Mary’s Gaels (So, F, Melbourne, VIC)

• Minutes: 24 │ Points: 14 │ Rebounds: 5 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 2 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 7–11 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–3 │ Fouls: 3

🇦🇺 Central Arkansas 70, Stony Brook 42

Georgia State Thanksgiving Classic

Senior forward Bree Stephens, from Townsville, delivered another efficient scoring night as Central Arkansas dominated Stony Brook. Stephens finished with 11 points, three rebounds and two blocks in 21 minutes, hitting 5–9 from the field and continuing her strong two-way form.
Junior guard Paris Santacaterina, from Mackay, contributed across multiple areas, adding six points, seven rebounds and three assists in 26 minutes while knocking down two triples.

Bree Stephens – Central Arkansas Sugar Bears (Sr, F, Townsville, QLD)

• Minutes: 21 │ Points: 11 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 2 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 5–9 │ 3PT: 1–3 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 0

Paris Santacaterina – Central Arkansas Sugar Bears (Jr, G, Mackay, QLD)

• Minutes: 26 │ Points: 6 │ Rebounds: 7 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 2–5 │ 3PT: 2–4 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 0

‍South Carolina Upstate 96, Montreat 37 (Final)

Freshman guard Kinley Paterson, from Perth, delivered another active all-round performance as South Carolina Upstate cruised past Montreat. The 5'7 guard finished with four points, five rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 20 minutes, continuing to make an impact through energy, defensive activity and secondary playmaking.

Kinley Paterson – South Carolina Upstate Spartans (Fr, G, Perth, WA)

• Minutes: 20 │ Points: 4 │ Rebounds: 5 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 5 │ FG: 1–3 │ 3PT: 0–1 │ FT: 2–4 │ Fouls: 3

🇦🇺 Arizona State 81, Utah Tech 54

Senior guard Last-Tear Poa, from Melbourne, made the most of her 15-minute stint as Arizona State rolled past Utah Tech. The 5'11 playmaker scored nine points on efficient shooting, added two assists, and went a perfect 3–3 at the free-throw line while providing steady backcourt minutes in the Sun Devils’ convincing win.

Last-Tear Poa – Arizona State Sun Devils (Sr, G, Melbourne, VIC)

• Minutes: 15 │ Points: 9 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 3–6 │ 3PT: 0–2 │ FT: 3–3 │ Fouls: 4

🇦🇺 Arkansas 79, Drake 72

Music City Classic

Freshman guard Bonnie Deas, from Melbourne, delivered another high-impact two-way performance as Arkansas outlasted Drake in Nashville. The 5'9 guard crashed the glass relentlessly for 13 rebounds, added nine points and three assists, and contributed two steals across 30 minutes. Deas’ activity, toughness and playmaking once again proved vital as the Razorbacks continued their strong start to the season.

Bonnie Deas – Arkansas Razorbacks (Fr, G, Melbourne, VIC)

• Minutes: 30 │ Points: 9 │ Rebounds: 13 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 2–7 │ 3PT: 0–1 │ FT: 5–8 │ Fouls: 4

‍🇦🇺 Rider 54, George Mason 72

Sophomore guard Emmy Roach, from Littlehampton in South Australia, delivered a strong offensive showing in Rider’s road loss to George Mason. The 6'0 guard logged 36 minutes and scored 14 points on 5–10 shooting, including four made threes, while adding eight rebounds and three assists in one of her most complete performances of the season.

Emmy Roach – Rider Broncs (So, G, Littlehampton, SA)

• Minutes: 36 │ Points: 14 │ Rebounds: 8 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 5–10 │ 3PT: 4–5 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 3

🇦🇺 Colorado 46, Texas A&M 59

North Shore Showcase

Freshman centre Jade Crook, from Albury, continued to provide valuable frontcourt minutes for Colorado in their matchup with Texas A&M. The 6'4 forward added six rebounds, a steal and a block in 17 minutes, knocking down a three and showing defensive activity despite the Buffaloes’ offensive struggles.

Jade Crook – Colorado Buffaloes (Fr, C, Albury, NSW)

• Minutes: 17 │ Points: 3 │ Rebounds: 6 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 1–2 │ 3PT: 1–2 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 1

🇦🇺 Northern Colorado 58, Arizona 84

Sophomore forward Claire Fraser, from Brisbane, logged a short rotation spell in Northern Colorado’s road loss to Arizona. The 6'0 forward played nine minutes, scoring one point at the free-throw line while continuing to provide depth in the Bears’ frontcourt rotation.

Claire Fraser – Northern Colorado Bears (So, F, Brisbane, QLD)

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

🇦🇺 Texas State 45, Tarleton State 56

Sophomore guard Mia Galbraith, from the Sunshine Coast, provided steady backcourt minutes in Texas State’s home loss to Tarleton State. The 5'9 guard scored seven points on 3–6 shooting, added a rebound and an assist, and played 27 minutes while continuing to hold a consistent rotation role for the Bobcats.

Mia Galbraith – Texas State Bobcats (So, G, Sunshine Coast, QLD)

• Minutes: 27 │ Points: 7 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 3–6 │ 3PT: 0–2 │ FT: 1–2 │ Fouls: 2

🇦🇺 Southern Utah @ Nobel

Neither Freshman Charli Kay nor Emily Scholtes played for Southern Utah.

🇦🇺 Washington 66, Southern Oregon 40

Freshman guard Sienna Harvey, from Geelong, delivered an energetic two-way performance as Washington handled Southern Oregon at home. The 5'10 guard logged 24 minutes, scoring seven points while adding six rebounds and a steal, continuing to show her versatility and activity across multiple positions for the Huskies.

Sienna Harvey – Washington Huskies (Fr, G, Geelong, VIC)

• Minutes: 24 │ Points: 7 │ Rebounds: 6 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 7 │ FG: 2–5 │ 3PT: 0–1 │ FT: 3–4 │ Fouls: 3

🇦🇺 Lehigh 84, San Francisco 89

Freshman guard Alana Reddy, from Sydney, produced one of her most confident offensive games of the season in Lehigh’s narrow road loss to San Francisco. The 5'9 guard scored eight points in 17 minutes, knocking down two threes, adding a rebound, two assists and two steals while showing her growing comfort in the Mountain Hawks’ backcourt rotation.

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

• Minutes: 17 │ Points: 8 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 3–6 │ 3PT: 2–5 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 5

🇦🇺 VCU 39, Utah 61

North Shore Showcase

Sophomore forward Isabel Whitelaw, from Shepparton, logged a brief five-minute stint for VCU in their matchup with Utah. The 6'3 forward registered one steal and two three-point attempts, continuing to provide depth within the Rams’ rotation.

Isabel Whitelaw – VCU Rams (So, F, Shepparton, VIC)

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

🇦🇺 Evansville 69, SIUE 75

Freshman guard Jelena Savic, from Melbourne, delivered a strong offensive outing for Evansville in their narrow road loss to SIUE. The 5'11 guard scored 12 points in 18 minutes, knocking down three triples and adding two rebounds and an assist in one of her most confident performances to date.
Sophomore forward Georgia Cox, from Ballarat, contributed nine minutes off the bench, adding three rebounds, one assist and one steal, giving the Purple Aces productive rotation minutes in the frontcourt.

🇦🇺 Evansville Purple Aces

Jelena Savic – (Fr, G, Melbourne, VIC)

• Minutes: 18 │ Points: 12 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 4–8 │ 3PT: 3–5 │ FT: 1–2 │ Fouls: 0

Georgia Cox – (So, F, Ballarat, VIC)

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

Today — November 27, 2025

• 🇦🇺 Bryant @ Boston University (4AM) — Rose Nelson (Sr — Bryant)
• 🇦🇺 Central Arkansas @ Georgia State (4AM) — Bree Stephens (Sr — Central Arkansas), Paris Santacaterina (Jr — Central Arkansas)
• 🇦🇺 Loyola Chicago @ DePaul (4AM) — Holly Dolny (Fr — Loyola Chicago)
• Robert Morris vs 🇦🇺 Eastern Michigan (5AM) — Ruby Brannon (Jr — Eastern Michigan)
• 🇦🇺 Drake vs Northern Kentucky (6:15AM) — Mia Jordan (Jr — Northern Kentucky)
• 🇦🇺 Saint Mary’s @ North Texas (6:30AM) — Emily Foy (So — SMC), Amy Kurkowski (Fr — SMC), Edie Clarke (So — SMC)
• 🇦🇺 St. Thomas–Minnesota @ Oakland (6:00AM) — Abbey Vallance (Fr — St. Thomas–Minnesota)
• 🇦🇺 Baylor vs Louisiana Tech (7AM) — Isla Airey (So — Baylor), Ella Brow (Jr — Baylor)
• Morgan State vs 🇦🇺 Wake Forest (7AM) — Opal Bird (Fr — Wake Forest)
• 🇦🇺 UTSA vs Grand Canyon (9AM) — Casey Valenti-Paea (Sr — Grand Canyon), Holly Griffiths (Jr — Grand Canyon)
• 🇦🇺 Maryland vs Kentucky (10:30AM) — Amelia Hassett (Jr — Kentucky)
• 🇦🇺 Arkansas @ Southern Illinois (10:45AM) — Bonnie Deas (Fr — Arkansas)
• Western Kentucky vs 🇦🇺 Illinois (11AM) — Erica Finney (Fr — Illinois)
• 🇦🇺 California @ Auburn (11:30AM) — Lulu Twidale (Jr — California)
• 🇦🇺 IU Indianapolis vs Anderson (IN) (Home) — Jemma Amoore (So — IU Indianapolis)
• 🇦🇺 Weber State @ Utah (1PM) — Antoniette Emma-Nnopu (Sr — Weber State), Chyra Evans (Jr — Utah), Grace Foster (So — Utah)

What it is Tamika Catchings National Freshman of the Week

The Tamika Catchings National Freshman of the Week is a weekly NCAA women’s basketball award presented by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA).

• A national honour given each week during the college basketball season.
• Recognises the top-performing freshman (first-year player) in Division I women’s basketball.
• Named after Tamika Catchings, one of the greatest women’s players ever — WNBA MVP, 10× All-Star, NCAA star at Tennessee, and Basketball Hall of Famer.

How it works

• The USBWA reviews all Division I freshman performances each week (games typically Monday–Sunday).
• They choose one freshman nationally who delivered the most outstanding statistical and on-court impact.
• The award is announced early each week (usually Tuesday).

Why it matters

• It’s one of the highest individual weekly honours a college freshman can receive.
• Puts players on the radar for:
  • National Freshman of the Year consideration
  • All-Freshman teams
  • Early WNBA scouting attention