Heal explodes for season-high 31 points in 29 mins

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🇦🇺 Arizona State Sun Devils 68, UCF Knights 45 (Final)

Senior guard Last-Tear Poa, from Melbourne, VIC, played a steady, high-control role as Arizona State cruised to a comfortable home win over UCF. While her scoring output was modest, Poa’s value showed up in her minutes load and all-around contribution, orchestrating the offense, rebounding well from the guard spot, and applying consistent defensive pressure. Her assist total exceeded her season average, reinforcing her role as a primary organiser rather than a volume scorer in this matchup.

Last-Tear Poa — Senior Guard, Arizona State
From Melbourne, VIC │ Height: 1.80 m

Minutes: 38 │ Points: 5 (Season: 5.6) │ Rebounds: 8 (Season: 2.9) │ Assists: 6 (Season: 4.3) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 2–4 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 1–2 (50.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 Davidson Wildcats 48, Saint Joseph’s Hawks 36 (Final)

Davidson leaned on its Australian core to grind out a low-scoring defensive win, with senior guard Charlise Dunn anchoring the performance through her physicality and work on the glass. Dunn posted a strong double-double, controlling possessions despite an inefficient shooting night. Fellow Australians Katie Donovan and Emilie Bessell filled supporting roles, with Donovan logging heavy rotation minutes as a ball-moving guard and Bessell providing brief but active contributions off the bench in a game defined by defensive pressure and limited scoring opportunities.

Charlise Dunn — Senior Guard, Davidson Wildcats
From Victoria Point, QLD │ Height: 1.88 m
Minutes: 32 │ Points: 10 (Season: 15.8) │ Rebounds: 13 (Season: 7.7) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 2.4) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 2 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 4–11 (36.4%) │ 3PT: 1–5 (20.0%) │ FT: 1–2 (50.0%)

Katie Donovan — Junior Guard, Davidson Wildcats
From Queensland, QLD │ Height: 1.80 m
Minutes: 28 │ Points: 4 (Season: 11.5) │ Rebounds: 3 (Season: 3.0) │ Assists: 2 (Season: 1.3) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 1–5 (20.0%) │ 3PT: 0–2 (0.0%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%)

Emilie Bessell — Sophomore Guard, Davidson Wildcats
From Sydney, NSW │ Height: 1.75 m
Minutes: 12 │ Points: 2 (Season: 5.2) │ Rebounds: 1 (Season: 1.8) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 0.8) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 1–2 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 St. Bonaventure Bonnies 46, Duquesne Dukes 38 (Final)

Sophomore forward Harriet Ford, from Perth, WA, delivered a strong interior performance despite Duquesne’s road loss, leading the Dukes on the glass and providing defensive activity around the rim. Ford’s rebounding total comfortably exceeded her season average, and her four steals highlighted her versatility and anticipation in passing lanes, even as Duquesne struggled to generate consistent offense.

Harriet Ford — Sophomore Forward, Duquesne Dukes
From Perth, WA │ Height: 1.91 m

Minutes: 24 │ Points: 5 (Season: 9.4) │ Rebounds: 12 (Season: 8.7) │ Assists: 2 (Season: 1.3) │ Steals: 4 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 2–5 (40.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 1–1 (100.0%)

🇦🇺 Kansas State Wildcats 71, Houston Cougars 62 (Final)

Senior guard Tess Heal, from Melbourne, VIC, exploded for a season-best scoring performance to power Kansas State to a road win at Houston. Heal was aggressive from the opening tip, scoring at all three levels and repeatedly getting to the free-throw line, where she converted efficiently. Her 31 points were more than four times her season average, marking a decisive offensive outing that swung the game in Kansas State’s favour.

Tess Heal — Senior Guard, Kansas State Wildcats
From Melbourne, VIC │ Height: 1.78 m

Minutes: 29 │ Points: 31 (Season: 7.1) │ Rebounds: 5 (Season: 3.3) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 1.3) │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 9–16 (56.3%) │ 3PT: 2–4 (50.0%) │ FT: 11–12 (91.7%)

🇦🇺 Lehigh Mountain Hawks 60, Holy Cross Crusaders 57 (Final)

Freshman guard Alana Reddy, from Sydney, NSW, played a composed supporting role in Lehigh’s narrow road win, contributing across multiple areas while staying within her role. Reddy’s shooting efficiency was a positive relative to her season averages, and she matched her season-high assist output, helping steady the offense in a low-margin game.

Alana Reddy — Freshman Guard, Lehigh Mountain Hawks
From Sydney, NSW │ Height: 1.75 m

Minutes: 25 │ Points: 3 (Season: 3.7) │ Rebounds: 2 (Season: 2.1) │ Assists: 3 (Season: 1.0) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 1–2 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 1–2 (50.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 Nevada Wolf Pack 70, Wyoming Cowgirls 60 (OT) (Final)

Junior forward Amelia Raidaveta, from Dubbo, NSW, provided a positive spark in limited minutes as Nevada secured an overtime win at home. Raidaveta exceeded her season scoring average, knocked down a timely perimeter shot, and moved the ball effectively within the offense, contributing to a bench group that helped sustain energy through the extra period.

Amelia Raidaveta — Junior Forward, Nevada Wolf Pack
From Dubbo, NSW │ Height: 1.88 m

Minutes: 13 │ Points: 5 (Season: 1.8) │ Rebounds: 1 (Season: 1.1) │ Assists: 2 (Season: 0.9) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 2–5 (40.0%) │ 3PT: 1–2 (50.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 Winthrop Eagles 66, South Carolina Upstate Spartans 64 (Final)

Freshman guard Kinley Paterson, from Perth, WA, delivered a breakout all-around performance in heavy minutes despite Upstate’s narrow loss. Paterson comfortably exceeded her season averages across scoring, playmaking, and defensive activity, applying ball pressure and creating opportunities on both ends. Her five assists and four steals underlined growing trust in her role as a primary guard option.

Kinley Paterson — Freshman Guard, South Carolina Upstate Spartans
From Perth, WA │ Height: 1.70 m

Minutes: 31 │ Points: 10 (Season: 3.5) │ Rebounds: 4 (Season: 2.9) │ Assists: 5 (Season: 2.6) │ Steals: 4 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 5–9 (55.6%) │ 3PT: 0–2 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–2 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 Utah Utes 62, Kansas Jayhawks 59 (Final)

Utah’s Australian contingent played complementary roles in a tight road win at Kansas, led by junior forward Chyra Evans, who delivered a composed two-way performance in extended minutes. Evans scored efficiently around the rim, rebounded above her season average, and protected the paint late, while sophomore guard Grace Foster provided short, clean minutes off the bench, knocking down a perimeter shot and maintaining defensive pressure.

Chyra Evans — Junior Forward, Utah Utes
From Newcastle, NSW │ Height: 1.91 m
Minutes: 31 │ Points: 10 (Season: 8.6) │ Rebounds: 6 (Season: 4.1) │ Assists: 2 (Season: 2.4) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 2 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 4–7 (57.1%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%)

Grace Foster — Sophomore Guard, Utah Utes
From Perth, WA │ Height: 1.78 m
Minutes: 9 │ Points: 3 (Season: 3.0) │ Rebounds: 0 (Season: 1.6) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 0.9) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 1–2 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 1–2 (50.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)