Hilary Fuller filling it up for the Belmont Bruins

• Hilary Fuller scores 17 as Belmont win on the road
• Mia Jacobs shines in 40-minute double-overtime thriller
• Georgia Cox provides spark off Evansville bench
• Strong rebounding night for Rider’s Emmy Roach
• Multiple Australians log minutes across wins and losses

Brisbane sophomore forward Hilary Fuller is playing the best basketball of her NCAA Women's Basketball career. She poured in 17 points for Belmont on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 (AEDT) and is averaging 16.6 points per game in her five ball games.

She dropped 19 of Belmont's 46 total points in a 76-46 loss to the Duke Blue Devils before Christmas.

Meanwhile Oregon's Mia Jacobs logged 40 minutes in a double-overtime classic as Australian women featured across a busy night of NCAA action.

🇦🇺 Belmont Bruins 68, Southern Illinois Salukis 56 (Final)

Sophomore forward Hilary Fuller, from Brisbane, QLD, delivered a productive scoring performance in Belmont’s road win, playing 24 minutes and finishing with 17 points on 6-of-17 shooting. Fuller attacked the paint to draw fouls, converting 5-of-6 at the line, while adding three rebounds, two assists, and a steal as the Bruins controlled the game throughout.

Hilary Fuller — Sophomore | Forward | 1.88 m | Brisbane, QLD

• Minutes: 24 │ Points: 17 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │
  FG: 6–17 (35.3%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 5–6 (83.3%) │ Turnovers: 3 │ Fouls: 3

🇦🇺 Boston College Eagles 39, North Carolina Tar Heels 90 (Final)

Sophomore guard Lily Carmody, from Melbourne, VIC, worked through a difficult shooting night in Boston College’s heavy loss to North Carolina, logging 21 minutes and finishing with four points on 2-of-11 shooting. Carmody remained active defensively and on the glass with four rebounds and an assist, but struggled to find rhythm offensively as the Tar Heels’ pressure limited clean perimeter looks and forced multiple turnovers.

Lily Carmody — Sophomore | Guard | 1.80 m | Melbourne, VIC

• Minutes: 21 │ Points: 4 │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │
  FG: 2–11 (18.2%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Turnovers: 4 │ Fouls: 4

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

🇦🇺 Evansville Purple Aces 80, Murray State Racers 90 (Final)

Sophomore forward Georgia Cox, from Ballarat, VIC, provided a rare offensive spark in Evansville’s home loss to Murray State, playing 14 minutes and finishing with eight points on 4-of-10 shooting. Cox attacked the rim with intent, added two rebounds and a block, and showed assertiveness well above her season averages despite limited minutes. Freshman guard Jelena Savic, from Melbourne, VIC, logged seven minutes off the bench and contributed on the defensive end, recording a steal and an assist. Savic did not attempt a shot but maintained composure in limited run as Evansville searched for backcourt stability against Murray State’s pressure.

Georgia Cox — Sophomore | Forward | 1.93 m | Ballarat, VIC

• Minutes: 14 │ Points: 8 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │
  FG: 4–10 (40.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Turnovers: 1 │ Fouls: 2

Jelena Savic — Freshman | Guard | 1.80 m | Melbourne, VIC

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

🇦🇺 IU Indianapolis Jaguars 58, Milwaukee Panthers 49 (Final)

Sophomore guard Jemma Amoore, from Ballarat, VIC, made a brief but efficient contribution in IU Indianapolis’ home win, logging three minutes and scoring two points on her lone field-goal attempt. Amoore added a steal and played within herself in limited run as the Jaguars closed out a controlled defensive performance.

Jemma Amoore — Sophomore | Guard | 1.63 m | Ballarat, VIC

• Minutes: 3 │ Points: 2 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │
  FG: 1–1 (100.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 1

🇦🇺 Long Beach State Beach 68, Hawaiʻi Rainbow Wahine 62 (Final)

Freshman forward Rosie Akot, from Adelaide, SA, saw brief action in Long Beach State’s home win, logging two minutes as the Beach edged Hawaiʻi. Akot recorded one rebound and contested shots inside, with her limited run coming during rotation management late in the game.

Rosie Akot — Freshman | Forward | 1.88 m | Adelaide, SA

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

• St. John’s vs 🇦🇺 Marquette

NSW senior forward Abbey Cracknell didn't play for Marquette today, nor did Melbourne senior forward Ayuen Akot.

🇦🇺 Nebraska Cornhuskers 66, USC Trojans 74 (Final)

Junior forward Jessica Petrie, from Gold Coast, QLD, produced a solid two-way effort in Nebraska’s loss to USC, playing 23 minutes and scoring eight points on 4-of-9 shooting. Petrie was efficient around the rim, added two rebounds and a steal, and battled physically inside as the Cornhuskers stayed within striking distance before USC pulled away late.

Jessica Petrie — Junior | Forward | 1.88 m | Gold Coast, QLD

• Minutes: 23 │ Points: 8 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │
  FG: 4–9 (44.4%) │ 3PT: 0–2 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Turnovers: 2 │ Fouls: 1

🇦🇺 New Mexico State Aggies 52, Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds 48 (OT, Final)

Freshman guard Keira Hudson, from Central Coast, NSW, saw limited minutes in New Mexico State’s overtime win, logging three minutes late in regulation and OT. Hudson contributed two rebounds but was unable to convert on two shot attempts as the Aggies leaned on defence and execution to close out a tight game. Junior guard Nikki Stanic, from Melbourne, VIC, also featured briefly off the bench, playing six minutes as New Mexico State managed rotations in a low-scoring contest. Stanic added one rebound and defended without fouling, though she was held scoreless on two field-goal attempts.

Keira Hudson — Freshman | Guard | 1.65 m | Central Coast, NSW

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

Nikki Stanic — Junior | Guard | 1.78 m | Melbourne, VIC

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

🇦🇺 Northern Kentucky Norse 88, Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons 85 (OT, Final)

Junior forward Mia Jordan, from Gold Coast, QLD, saw limited minutes in Northern Kentucky’s overtime road win, logging five minutes as the Norse managed rotations in a tight contest. Jordan contributed two rebounds, an assist, and a steal, staying active defensively despite not converting on her lone shot attempt.

Mia Jordan — Junior | Forward | 1.91 m | Gold Coast, QLD

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

🇦🇺 Oregon Ducks 87, Michigan Wolverines 92 (2OT, Final)

Senior forward Mia Jacobs, from Perth, WA, logged heavy minutes and delivered a strong all-around performance in Oregon’s double-overtime loss to Michigan, playing the full 40 minutes and finishing with 16 points on 5-of-10 shooting. Jacobs knocked down two triples, got to the line consistently, and added five rebounds and two steals, remaining productive deep into extended play despite foul trouble and late-game pressure.

Mia Jacobs — Senior | Forward | 1.88 m | Perth, WA

• Minutes: 40 │ Points: 16 │ Rebounds: 5 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │
  FG: 5–10 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 2–5 (40.0%) │ FT: 4–6 (66.7%) │ Turnovers: 5 │ Fouls: 5

🇦🇺 Rider Broncs 53, Iona Gaels 72 (Final)

Sophomore guard Emmy Roach, from Littlehampton, SA, produced a strong rebounding effort in Rider’s road loss to Iona, playing 20 minutes and finishing with seven points and a team-high nine rebounds. Roach was active around the glass on both ends, went a perfect 3-of-3 at the free-throw line, and limited mistakes despite Rider struggling to generate consistent offense.

Emmy Roach — Sophomore | Guard | 1.83 m | Littlehampton, SA

• Minutes: 20 │ Points: 7 │ Rebounds: 9 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │
  FG: 2–6 (33.3%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 3–3 (100.0%) │ Turnovers: 1 │ Fouls: 0

🇦🇺 Southern Utah Thunderbirds 78, Utah Tech Trailblazers 60 (Final)

Junior guard Charli Kay, from Smithton, TAS, made a positive impact in limited minutes during Southern Utah’s home win, playing eight minutes and scoring four points on 2-of-3 shooting. Kay moved the ball efficiently, stayed within the offence, and defended without turning it over as the Thunderbirds controlled the game.

Charli Kay — Junior | Guard | 1.75 m | Smithton, TAS

• Minutes: 8 │ Points: 4 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │
  FG: 2–3 (66.7%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 2

Victorian freshman forward Emily Scholtes didn't play for Southern Utah today.

🇦🇺 St. Thomas–Minnesota Tommies 64, Northern Illinois Huskies 46 (Final)

Sophomore guard Abbey Vallance, from Sydney, NSW, contributed across multiple areas despite a scoreless outing in St. Thomas–Minnesota’s home win over Northern Illinois. Vallance logged 13 minutes, pulling down two rebounds and dishing out three assists, while also recording a steal and keeping turnovers to zero as the Tommies controlled the game defensively.

Abbey Vallance — Sophomore | Guard | 1.73 m | Sydney, NSW

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

🇦🇺 Texas State Bobcats 95, Huston–Tillotson Rams 33 (Final)

Sophomore guard Mia Galbraith, from Sunshine Coast, QLD, contributed efficiently in limited minutes during Texas State’s dominant home win, playing 12 minutes and scoring three points on 1-of-2 shooting. Galbraith knocked down a three, added three rebounds and an assist, and stayed within the flow of the offence as the Bobcats controlled the game from start to finish.

Mia Galbraith — Sophomore | Guard | 1.75 m | Sunshine Coast, QLD

• Minutes: 12 │ Points: 3 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │
  FG: 1–2 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 1–2 (50.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Turnovers: 2 │ Fouls: 1

🇦🇺 Virginia Cavaliers 76, SMU Mustangs 52 (Final)

Sophomore forward Adeang Ring, from Sydney, NSW, delivered an efficient scoring contribution in Virginia’s home win over SMU, playing 12 minutes and scoring five points on 2-of-3 shooting. Ring knocked down her lone three-point attempt, stayed disciplined defensively, and provided interior presence as the Cavaliers controlled the game from the opening quarter.

Adeang Ring — Sophomore | Forward | 1.96 m | Sydney, NSW

• Minutes: 12 │ Points: 5 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │
  FG: 2–3 (66.7%) │ 3PT: 1–1 (100.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 2

Wednesday, December 31, 2026

• 🇦🇺 Bowling Green @ Eastern Michigan (Dec 31 – 9:00 AM) — Jasmine Fearne (Jr, Bowling Green)

• Bowling Green vs 🇦🇺 Eastern Michigan (Dec 31 – 9:00 AM) — Ruby Brannon (Jr)

• Florida National vs 🇦🇺 Florida International (Dec 31 – 5:00 AM) — Riley Burd (Jr)

• Colorado State vs 🇦🇺 Grand Canyon (Dec 31 – TBD) — Casey Valenti-Paea (Sr, Grand Canyon), Holly Griffiths (Jr, Grand Canyon)

• 🇦🇺 Oregon State @ Saint Mary’s (Dec 31 – 12:00 PM) — Lizzy Williamson (Sr), Katelyn Field (Fr), Keira Lindemans (Fr)

• San Diego vs 🇦🇺 Pacific (Dec 31 – 9:00 AM) — Tyla Fautua (So)

• 🇦🇺 Pepperdine @ Gonzaga (Dec 31 – 1:00 PM) — Bella Green (Sr), Zoe Shanahan (So)

• 🇦🇺 Portland @ San Francisco (Dec 31 – 1:00 PM) — Jada Kennedy (Fr), Dyani Ananiev (So)

• 🇦🇺 Saint Mary’s vs Oregon State (Dec 31 – 12:00 PM) — Emily Foy (So), Amy Kurkowski (Fr), Edie Clarke (So)

• 🇦🇺 San Diego @ Pacific (Dec 31 – 9:00 AM) — Malia Tharpe (Fr), Lilly Amor (Fr)

• UC Merced vs 🇦🇺 UC Riverside (Dec 31 – 9:00 AM) — Hannah Wickstrom (So), Makayla Minshall (So)

• 🇦🇺 Wyoming @ New Mexico (Dec 31 – TBD) — Katie Harrington (So)