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🇦🇺 Arizona Wildcats 101, Kansas State Wildcats 76 (Final)

Senior guard Anthony Dell’Orso, from Melbourne, VIC, played 20 minutes as Arizona cruised to a dominant home win over Kansas State. Dell’Orso’s shooting rhythm never fully settled, but he remained engaged defensively, contributing two blocks and a steal while helping Arizona maintain control during rotation stretches in a game that was decided early.

Anthony Dell’Orso — Senior Guard, Arizona Wildcats
From Melbourne, VIC │ Height: 1.98 m

Minutes: 20 │ Points: 6 (Season: 10.0) │ Rebounds: 0 (Season: 2.0) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 2.9) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 2 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 2–8 (25.0%) │ 3PT: 0–5 (0.0%) │ FT: 2–3 (66.7%)

🇦🇺 Colgate Raiders 64, American Eagles 62 (Final)

Sophomore guard Ben Tweedy, from Rockhampton, QLD, delivered one of his most complete performances of the season as Colgate edged American in a tight home contest. Tweedy scored efficiently from the field, knocked down timely perimeter shots, and took responsibility late, finishing as Colgate’s leading scorer while playing heavy minutes in a game decided in the final possessions.

Ben Tweedy — Sophomore Guard, Colgate Raiders
From Rockhampton, QLD │ Height: 1.93 m

Minutes: 32 │ Points: 19 (Season: 7.7) │ Rebounds: 3 (Season: 2.9) │ Assists: 2 (Season: 2.3) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 6–10 (60.0%) │ 3PT: 2–5 (40.0%) │ FT: 5–8 (62.5%)

🇦🇺 Temple Owls 75, East Carolina Pirates 67 (Final)

Freshman guard Paddy D’Arcy, from Adelaide, SA, saw limited floor time in East Carolina’s road loss at Temple, logging a short rotation stint as the Pirates struggled to close the gap late. D’Arcy did not record a shot attempt but contributed a rebound and stayed within his role in a game where opportunities were limited.

Paddy D’Arcy — Freshman Guard, East Carolina Pirates
From Adelaide, SA │ Height: 1.98 m

Minutes: 6 │ Points: 0 (Season: 1.6) │ Rebounds: 1 (Season: 0.8) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.2) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–0 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 Murray State Racers 79, Evansville Purple Aces 69 (Final)

Freshman forward James Dyson-Merwe, from Sydney, NSW, was productive in limited minutes despite Evansville’s home loss, making the most of his time on the floor with efficient finishing and strong work on the glass. Dyson-Merwe pulled down six rebounds in just 13 minutes and added a block, continuing a trend of high field-goal efficiency in a low-usage role.

James Dyson-Merwe — Freshman Forward, Evansville Purple Aces
From Sydney, NSW │ Height: 1.98 m

Minutes: 13 │ Points: 4 (Season: 2.6) │ Rebounds: 6 (Season: 3.2) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 0.8) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 2–3 (66.7%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–1 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 George Mason Patriots 67, Fordham Rams 58 (Final)

Sophomore centre Jack Whitbourn, from Melbourne, VIC, was one of Fordham’s most reliable contributors despite the home loss, providing interior scoring and efficient shooting across his minutes. Whitbourn stretched the floor with a made three and remained productive around the rim, finishing as Fordham’s leading scorer in a game where offensive consistency was hard to find.

Jack Whitbourn — Sophomore Center, Fordham Rams
From Melbourne, VIC │ Height: 2.11 m

Minutes: 28 │ Points: 14 (Season: 8.7) │ Rebounds: 6 (Season: 9.3) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 1.3) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 6–11 (54.5%) │ 3PT: 1–2 (50.0%) │ FT: 1–2 (50.0%)

🇦🇺 High Point Panthers 104, Gardner–Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs 49 (Final)

Sophomore forward Josh Ibukunoluwa, from Perth, WA, appeared briefly as High Point cruised to a dominant home win, converting efficiently in limited minutes during a blowout that allowed the Panthers to extend their rotation. Ibukunoluwa finished cleanly around the rim and added a free throw as High Point pulled away early and never looked back.

Josh Ibukunoluwa — Sophomore Forward, High Point Panthers
From Perth, WA │ Height: 2.08 m

Minutes: 3 │ Points: 3 (Season: 3.0) │ Rebounds: 0 (Season: 2.0) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.3) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 1–2 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 1–2 (50.0%)

🇦🇺 Loyola Maryland Greyhounds 84, Army Black Knights 76 (OT) (Final)

Freshman forward Emmett Adair, from Sydney, NSW, played a composed and efficient role as Loyola Maryland secured an overtime road win at Army. Adair scored within the flow of the offense, finished efficiently around the rim, and was active on the glass, providing steady frontcourt minutes as the Greyhounds closed out the game in the extra period.

Emmett Adair — Freshman Forward, Loyola Maryland Greyhounds
From Sydney, NSW │ Height: 2.06 m

Minutes: 23 │ Points: 10 (Season: 12.0) │ Rebounds: 6 (Season: 5.1) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 1.5) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 4–7 (57.1%) │ 3PT: 0–2 (0.0%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%)

🇦🇺 Mississippi State Bulldogs 72, Oklahoma Sooners 53 (Final)

Senior forward Achor Achor, from Melbourne, VIC, delivered a strong interior and rebounding performance as Mississippi State controlled the game against Oklahoma. While his shooting touch deserted him, Achor impacted the contest through physicality and effort, dominating the glass with a season-best rebounding night and drawing fouls consistently to contribute at the free-throw line in extended minutes.

Achor Achor — Senior Forward, Mississippi State Bulldogs
From Melbourne, VIC │ Height: 2.06 m

Minutes: 32 │ Points: 4 (Season: 4.5) │ Rebounds: 14 (Season: 6.4) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 0.5) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 0–5 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 4–4 (100.0%)

🇦🇺 Purdue Boilermakers 81, Washington Huskies 73 (Final)

Senior centre Oscar Cluff, from the Sunshine Coast, QLD, delivered a steady interior performance as Purdue held off Washington at home. Cluff finished efficiently around the rim, protected the paint with two blocks, and remained a physical presence on the glass, contributing solid rotation minutes in a controlled team win.

Oscar Cluff — Senior Center, Purdue Boilermakers
From Sunshine Coast, QLD │ Height: 2.11 m

Minutes: 27 │ Points: 8 (Season: 11.4) │ Rebounds: 7 (Season: 8.8) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 1.8) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 2 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 4–7 (57.1%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–2 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 Richmond Spiders 89, St. Bonaventure Bonnies 80 (Final)

Senior guard Will Johnston, from Sydney, NSW, delivered a decisive scoring performance on the road as Richmond pulled away late against St. Bonaventure. Johnston was efficient from deep, perfect at the free-throw line, and consistently aggressive attacking closeouts, finishing with a game-high scoring output that comfortably exceeded his season averages.

Will Johnston — Senior Guard, Richmond Spiders
From Sydney, NSW │ Height: 1.91 m

Minutes: 28 │ Points: 24 (Season: 9.6) │ Rebounds: 3 (Season: 2.4) │ Assists: 3 (Season: 2.5) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 6–12 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 3–4 (75.0%) │ FT: 9–9 (100.0%)

🇦🇺 Wofford Terriers 97, UNC Greensboro Spartans 85 (Final)

Junior forward Rex Stirling, from Melbourne, VIC, appeared briefly off the bench as Wofford secured a home win over UNC Greensboro, contributing efficiently in limited minutes. Stirling finished a pair of scoring opportunities, moved the ball well, and added a block as Wofford extended its rotation in a high-scoring contest.

Rex Stirling — Junior Forward, Wofford Terriers
From Melbourne, VIC │ Height: 2.03 m

Minutes: 6 │ Points: 3 (Season: 5.6) │ Rebounds: 1 (Season: 3.0) │ Assists: 2 (Season: 0.6) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 1–2 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 1–2 (50.0%)