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Australian players were active across the NCAA on January 4, 2026 with Ben Tweedy leading Colgate, Alex Condon playmaking for Florida, and Oscar Cluff controlling the paint in Purdue’s win.

🇦🇺 Arizona Wildcats 97, Utah Utes 78 (Final)

Senior guard Anthony Dell’Orso, from Melbourne, VIC, played 13 minutes in Arizona’s road win at Utah, recording two points, one rebound and three assists. Dell’Orso shot 1-of-4 from the field, did not attempt a free throw, and finished with one turnover and no personal fouls. He did not record a steal or block.

Anthony Dell’Orso — Senior | Guard | Melbourne, VIC

• Minutes: 13 │ Points: 2 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 1–4 (25.0%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Turnovers: 1 │ Fouls: 0

🇦🇺 Central Arkansas Bears 93, Stetson Hatters 73 (Final)

Freshman guard Harry Beauchamp, from Melbourne, VIC, played 21 minutes in Central Arkansas’ home win over Stetson, recording 10 points and one assist. Beauchamp shot 3-of-6 from the field, made two three-pointers, went 2-of-2 from the free-throw line, and finished with one steal, two personal fouls and no turnovers. He did not record a rebound or block.

Freshman forward Truman Byrne, from Melbourne, VIC, played 19 minutes, recording 11 points, four rebounds and four assists. Byrne shot 4-of-5 from the field, made three three-pointers, and finished with one turnover and one personal foul. He did not record a steal or block.

Harry Beauchamp — Freshman | Guard | Melbourne, VIC

• Minutes: 21 │ Points: 10 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 3–6 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 2–5 (40.0%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%) │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 2

Truman Byrne — Freshman | Forward | Melbourne, VIC

• Minutes: 19 │ Points: 11 │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 4 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 4–5 (80.0%) │ 3PT: 3–4 (75.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Turnovers: 1 │ Fouls: 1

🇦🇺 Colgate Raiders 76, Army Black Knights 69 (Final)

Sophomore guard Ben Tweedy, from Rockhampton, QLD, played 31 minutes in Colgate’s road win at Army, recording 18 points, three rebounds and three assists. Tweedy shot 6-of-12 from the field, made two three-pointers, went 4-of-5 from the free-throw line, and finished with one steal, no turnovers and two personal fouls.

Ben Tweedy — Sophomore | Guard | Rockhampton, QLD

• Minutes: 31 │ Points: 18 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 6–12 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 2–5 (40.0%) │ FT: 4–5 (80.0%) │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 2

🇦🇺 Nicholls Colonels 80, East Texas A&M Lions 58 (Final)

Junior forward Noah Pagotto, from Wollongong, NSW, was a bright spot in East Texas A&M’s road loss at Nicholls, producing an efficient scoring performance in limited minutes. Pagotto logged 19 minutes and led the Lions with 17 points, attacking the paint decisively and finishing at a high rate. He shot 8-of-12 from the field, knocked down a three-pointer, and pulled down seven rebounds, though foul trouble and turnovers limited his overall impact.

Noah Pagotto — Junior | Forward | Wollongong, NSW

• ‍Minutes: 19 │ Points: 17 │ Rebounds: 7 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 8–12 (66.7%) │ 3PT: 1–3 (33.3%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Turnovers: 4 │ Fouls: 5

🇦🇺 Missouri Tigers 76, Florida Gators 74 (Final)

Junior forward Alex Condon, from Perth, WA, logged 30 minutes in Florida’s narrow road loss at Missouri, contributing across multiple areas despite an off shooting night from the field. Condon finished with 14 points and six assists, shouldering playmaking responsibility from the frontcourt and consistently getting to the free-throw line. He went 7-of-10 at the stripe, added five rebounds, and knocked down one three-pointer as the Gators stayed within one possession late.

Alex Condon — Junior | Forward | 2.11 m | Perth, WA

• ‍Minutes: 30 │ Points: 14 │ Rebounds: 5 │ Assists: 6 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 3–8 (37.5%) │ 3PT: 1–4 (25.0%) │ FT: 7–10 (70.0%) │ Turnovers: 2 │ Fouls: 4

🇦🇺 Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors 73, UC San Diego Tritons 83 (Final)

Junior forward Bol Dengdit, from Melbourne, VIC, played 23 minutes in UC San Diego’s home win over Hawai‘i. Dengdit delivered an efficient scoring performance, converting eight of his 12 field-goal attempts while adding a made three and two free throws. He collected four rebounds and committed two turnovers, with his production coming primarily as a finisher rather than through playmaking or defensive counting stats.

Senior forward Harry Rouhliadeff, from Brisbane, QLD, logged 30 minutes for Hawai‘i. Rouhliadeff provided efficient scoring and floor spacing, finishing as one of the Warriors’ primary offensive contributors while working mostly as a finisher and pick-and-pop option. He recorded four rebounds and committed two turnovers, with his impact concentrated on shot-making rather than playmaking or defensive counting stats.

Bol Dengdit — Junior | Forward | Melbourne, VIC

• Minutes: 23 │ Points: 19 │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 8–12 (66.7%) │ 3PT: 1–2 (50.0%) │ FT: 2–3 (66.7%) │ Turnovers: 2 │ Fouls: 3

Harry Rouhliadeff — Senior | Forward | Brisbane, QLD

• Minutes: 30 │ Points: 16 │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 6–11 (54.5%) │ 3PT: 2–5 (40.0%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%) │ Turnovers: 2 │ Fouls: 2

🇦🇺 Incarnate Word Cardinals 73, Houston Christian Huskies 56 (Final)

Senior center Lewis Rowe, from Adelaide, SA, played 14 minutes in Incarnate Word’s home win over Houston Christian. Rowe did not attempt a shot, contributing on the glass and as a passer while recording a block. His minutes were role-based, with his impact coming through interior presence rather than scoring.

Lewis Rowe — Senior | Center | Adelaide, SA

• Minutes: 14 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ FG: 0–0 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 0

🇦🇺 Idaho State Bengals 87, Presbyterian Blue Hose 93 (OT) (Final)

Senior forward Caleb Van De Griend, from Bridgetown, WA, logged 32 minutes in Idaho State’s overtime home loss to Presbyterian. Van De Griend was productive across multiple areas, scoring efficiently inside and from the perimeter while pulling down a team-high 10 rebounds. He added two blocks and one assist, with his night offset by five turnovers and missed opportunities at the free-throw line.

Sophomore guard Lachlan Brewer, from Launceston, TAS, played 38 minutes for Idaho State. Brewer provided steady perimeter scoring, knocking down three three-pointers and converting all four of his free throws. He collected six rebounds and added a block, with limited playmaking involvement and two turnovers in extended minutes.

Caleb Van De Griend — Senior | Forward | Bridgetown, WA

• Minutes: 32 │ Points: 17 │ Rebounds: 10 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 2 │ FG: 7–13 (53.8%) │ 3PT: 2–5 (40.0%) │ FT: 1–5 (20.0%) │ Turnovers: 5 │ Fouls: 3

Lachlan Brewer — Sophomore | Guard | Launceston, TAS

• Minutes: 38 │ Points: 17 │ Rebounds: 6 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ FG: 5–10 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 3–8 (37.5%) │ FT: 4–4 (100.0%) │ Turnovers: 2 │ Fouls: 2

🇦🇺 Lafayette Leopards 79, Loyola Maryland Greyhounds 64 (Final)

Freshman forward Emmett Adair, from Sydney, NSW, played 26 minutes in Loyola Maryland’s home loss to Lafayette. Adair finished with 10 points on efficient shooting from the field, operating primarily as a finisher in the half court. He added six rebounds and two assists, with limited perimeter involvement and one turnover in a controlled role.

Emmett Adair — Freshman | Forward | Sydney, NSW

• Minutes: 26 │ Points: 10 │ Rebounds: 6 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 5–10 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 0–2 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ Turnovers: 1 │ Fouls: 2

🇦🇺 Texas A&M Aggies 75, LSU Tigers 72 (Final)

Senior guard Max Mackinnon, from Brisbane, QLD, logged 38 minutes in LSU’s road loss to Texas A&M. Mackinnon carried a heavy offensive workload, leading LSU in scoring while generating shots both off the catch and off the dribble. He knocked down four three-pointers, added five assists and two steals, and played extended minutes in a tight contest, with his efficiency fluctuating across high usage.

Max Mackinnon — Senior | Guard | Brisbane, QLD

• Minutes: 38 │ Points: 20 │ Rebounds: 5 │ Assists: 5 │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 7–18 (38.9%) │ 3PT: 4–9 (44.4%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%) │ Turnovers: 2 │ Fouls: 2

🇦🇺 Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks 66, Morgan State Bears 49 (Final)

Senior forward Joseph Locandro, from Melbourne, VIC, played 32 minutes in Maryland Eastern Shore’s home win over Morgan State. Locandro finished with 13 points on a high volume of attempts, contributing as a primary frontcourt scoring option while also adding four rebounds and two assists. He recorded one block and committed two turnovers, with his offensive production outweighing perimeter efficiency on the night.

Joseph Locandro — Senior | Forward | Melbourne, VIC

• Minutes: 32 │ Points: 13 │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ FG: 6–15 (40.0%) │ 3PT: 1–5 (20.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Turnovers: 2 │ Fouls: 2

🇦🇺 Mississippi State Bulldogs 101, Texas Longhorns 98 (OT) (Final)

Senior forward Achor Achor, from Melbourne, VIC, played 24 minutes in Mississippi State’s overtime road win over Texas. Achor delivered a strong interior performance, finishing efficiently around the rim while dominating the glass. He pulled down 13 rebounds and recorded three blocks, providing defensive presence and second-chance value, while converting four of five free throws late.

Achor Achor — Senior | Forward | Melbourne, VIC

• Minutes: 24 │ Points: 10 │ Rebounds: 13 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 3 │ FG: 3–5 (60.0%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 4–5 (80.0%) │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 3

🇦🇺 Ohio Bobcats 68, Eastern Michigan Eagles 67 (Final)

Freshman forward Kiir Kuany, from Melbourne, VIC, appeared briefly in Ohio’s road win over Eastern Michigan, playing two minutes. Kuany made the most of his time on the floor, converting two of his three field-goal attempts and grabbing one rebound. His contribution came in a short rotation stint, with no playmaking or defensive counting stats recorded.

Kiir Kuany — Freshman | Forward | Melbourne, VIC

• Minutes: 2 │ Points: 4 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 2–3 (66.7%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 2

🇦🇺 Clemson Tigers 73, Pittsburgh Panthers 68 (Final)

Freshman forward Roman Siulepa, from Brisbane, QLD, logged 39 minutes in Pittsburgh’s home loss to Clemson. Siulepa provided steady production across extended minutes, scoring efficiently from the field while adding seven rebounds. He made one three-pointer, drew contact to get to the line, and recorded one steal, with his contribution spread across scoring and rebounding rather than playmaking.

Roman Siulepa — Freshman | Forward | Brisbane, QLD

• Minutes: 39 │ Points: 12 │ Rebounds: 7 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 4–8 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 1–2 (50.0%) │ FT: 3–6 (50.0%) │ Turnovers: 2 │ Fouls: 3

🇦🇺 Purdue Boilermakers 89, Wisconsin Badgers 73 (Final)

Senior centre Oscar Cluff, from Sunshine Coast, QLD, played 26 minutes in Purdue’s road win over Wisconsin. Cluff was highly efficient in the paint, converting five of his seven field-goal attempts while controlling the glass with 11 rebounds. He added two assists and a steal, with his impact centred on interior finishing and rebounding in a physical matchup.

Sophomore forward Austin Rapp, from Melbourne, VIC, played 24 minutes in Wisconsin’s home loss. Rapp finished with nine points, hitting one three-pointer while taking on perimeter shot volume. He added four rebounds, one assist and two steals, with his contribution spread across spot scoring and defensive activity in a rotational role.

Oscar Cluff — Senior | Center | Sunshine Coast, QLD

• Minutes: 26 │ Points: 12 │ Rebounds: 11 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 5–7 (71.4%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 2–3 (66.7%) │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 4

🇦🇺 American University Eagles 63, UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 59 (Final)

Junior forward Marshal Destremau, from Perth, WA, played 14 minutes in UT Rio Grande Valley’s home loss to American University. Destremau scored seven points in a limited rotation role, knocking down a three-pointer and converting two free throws. He added two rebounds, with his contribution coming primarily through spot scoring rather than playmaking or defensive counting stats.

Marshal Destremau — Junior | Forward | Perth, WA

• Minutes: 14 │ Points: 7 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 2–5 (40.0%) │ 3PT: 1–1 (100.0%) │ FT: 2–3 (66.7%) │ Turnovers: 1 │ Fouls: 0

Austin Rapp — Sophomore | Forward | Melbourne, VIC

• Minutes: 24 │ Points: 9 │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ FG: 3–9 (33.3%) │ 3PT: 1–6 (16.7%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%) │ Turnovers: 1 │ Fouls: 2

🇦🇺 Wofford Terriers 95, The Citadel Bulldogs 86 (Final)

Junior forward Rex Stirling, from Melbourne, VIC, appeared for seven minutes in Wofford’s road win over The Citadel. Stirling did not score, missing his lone field-goal attempt, but recorded a block in limited floor time. His minutes came in a short rotation stint, with no additional statistical contributions recorded.

Rex Stirling — Junior | Forward | Melbourne, VIC

• Minutes: 7 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ FG: 0–1 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Turnovers: 2 │ Fouls: 0