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D1 Women's Digest
Tess Heal scores 17 points as K-State rolls Cinci
Tess Heal stars as Australians feature across a packed NCAAW slate on New Year’s Day.
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🇦🇺 Arizona State Sun Devils 69, Utah Utes 68 (Final)
Senior guard Tear Poa, from Melbourne, VIC, delivered a high-impact all-around performance in Arizona State’s narrow road win, playing 25 minutes and influencing the game despite a scoreless shooting night from the field. Poa controlled tempo with seven assists, pulled down a team-high eight rebounds, and came up with a steal and a block as the Sun Devils edged Utah in the final possession. Junior forward Chyra Evans, from Newcastle, NSW, delivered an efficient scoring performance in Utah’s narrow home loss, playing 25 minutes and finishing with eight points on 4-of-8 shooting. Evans was effective around the rim, added two rebounds, and stayed disciplined defensively as the Utes fell by a single possession late.
Tear Poa — Senior | Guard | 1.80 m | Melbourne, VIC
- Minutes: 25 │ Points: 2 │ Rebounds: 8 │ Assists: 7 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 1 │
FG: 0–4 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–2 (0.0%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%) │ Turnovers: 1 │ Fouls: 1
Chyra Evans — Junior | Forward | 1.91 m | Newcastle, NSW
- Minutes: 25 │ Points: 8 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │
FG: 4–8 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 2
Utah sophomore Grace Foster didn't play today.
🇦🇺 Akron Zips 73, Ball State Cardinals 102 (Final)
Sophomore guard Liz Murphy, from Yackandandah, VIC, made an efficient scoring contribution in limited minutes during Akron’s home loss, playing eight minutes and finishing with six points on 2-of-4 shooting. Murphy knocked down two triples, added a rebound, and stayed mistake-free as the Zips rotated through the bench late.
Liz Murphy — Sophomore | Guard | 1.75 m | Yackandandah, VIC
- Minutes: 8 │ Points: 6 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │
FG: 2–4 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 2–3 (66.7%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 0
🇦🇺 Baylor Bears 77, Oklahoma State Cowgirls 68 (Final)
Junior guard Ella Brow, from Palm Beach, NSW, saw limited minutes off the bench in Baylor’s home win, playing five minutes as the Bears closed out Oklahoma State. Brow recorded one rebound and two assists, moving the ball efficiently and avoiding turnovers as Baylor maintained control late. It was Brow's first game of the season.
Ella Brow — Junior | Guard | 1.73 m | Palm Beach, NSW
- Minutes: 5 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │
FG: 0–0 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 0
🇦🇺 Boise State Broncos 74, Nevada Wolf Pack 62 (Final)
Senior guard Dani Bayes, from Brisbane, QLD, delivered a game-high scoring performance in Boise State’s home win, playing 37 minutes and finishing with 16 points on 7-of-14 shooting. Bayes knocked down two threes, added four rebounds and four assists, and controlled tempo late as the Broncos pulled away in the fourth quarter. Junior forward Amelia Raidaveta, from Dubbo, NSW, saw rotation minutes in Nevada’s road loss, playing 12 minutes and scoring two points on 1-of-4 shooting. Raidaveta added two rebounds, an assist, and a steal, but foul trouble limited her impact as Boise State built separation.
Dani Bayes — Senior | Guard | 1.80 m | Brisbane, QLD
- Minutes: 37 │ Points: 16 │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 4 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │
FG: 7–14 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 2–5 (40.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Turnovers: 4 │ Fouls: 1
Amelia Raidaveta — Junior | Forward | 1.88 m | Dubbo, NSW
- Minutes: 12 │ Points: 2 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │
FG: 1–4 (25.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Turnovers: 2 │ Fouls: 4
Sophomore Milly Sharp didn't play for Boise State today.
🇦🇺 Buffalo Bulls 46, Toledo Rockets 79 (Final)
Freshman forward Meg Lucas, from Melbourne, VIC, logged 25 minutes in Buffalo’s road loss to Toledo, finishing with six points and five rebounds. Lucas worked inside for her scoring opportunities, going 3-of-9 from the field, and provided a physical presence on the glass as the Bulls struggled to keep pace offensively.
Meg Lucas — Freshman | Forward | 1.85 m | Melbourne, VIC
- Minutes: 25 │ Points: 6 │ Rebounds: 5 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │
FG: 3–9 (33.3%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Turnovers: 1 │ Fouls: 2
Sophomore Alice Dart didn't play for Buffalo today.
🇦🇺 Colorado Buffaloes 75, Arizona Wildcats 56 (Final)
Freshman centre Jade Crook, from Albury, NSW, delivered an efficient contribution in limited minutes during Colorado’s home win, playing 10 minutes and scoring five points on 2-of-3 shooting. Crook knocked down her lone three-point attempt, added a rebound, and stayed disciplined defensively as the Buffaloes controlled the game throughout.
Jade Crook — Freshman | Center | 1.93 m | Albury, NSW
- Minutes: 10 │ 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:
🇦🇺 Davidson Wildcats 62, Loyola Chicago Ramblers 50 (Final)
Davidson’s Australian trio played a decisive role in a controlled road win, with Charlise Dunn, Katie Donovan, and Emilie Bessell all contributing across extended minutes as the Wildcats closed strongly in the second half.
Senior guard Charlise Dunn, from Victoria Point, QLD, produced a double-double, finishing with 13 points and 13 rebounds in 30 minutes. Dunn worked through contact inside, added a steal, and provided physical presence on both ends as Davidson controlled the glass.
Junior guard Katie Donovan, from Queensland, QLD, delivered the game’s most explosive scoring performance, logging 38 minutes and scoring 18 points on efficient shooting. Donovan knocked down four triples, drew fouls attacking closeouts, and applied pressure defensively with five steals.
Sophomore guard Emilie Bessell, from Sydney, NSW, filled the gaps with a well-rounded performance, playing 26 minutes and contributing four points, three rebounds, and three assists. Bessell added three steals and helped maintain Davidson’s defensive intensity throughout.
Charlise Dunn — Senior | Guard | 1.88 m | Victoria Point, QLD
- Minutes: 30 │ Points: 13 │ Rebounds: 13 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │
FG: 5–12 (41.7%) │ 3PT: 1–5 (20.0%) │ FT: 2–4 (50.0%) │ Turnovers: 1 │ Fouls: 3
Katie Donovan — Junior | Guard | 1.80 m | Queensland, QLD
- Minutes: 38 │ Points: 18 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 5 │ Blocks: 0 │
FG: 5–8 (62.5%) │ 3PT: 4–5 (80.0%) │ FT: 4–6 (66.7%) │ Turnovers: 3 │ Fouls: 1
Emilie Bessell — Sophomore | Guard | 1.75 m | Sydney, NSW
- Minutes: 26 │ Points: 4 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 3 │ Blocks: 0 │
FG: 1–3 (33.3%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 2–3 (66.7%) │ Turnovers: 1 │ Fouls: 3
Freshman Asha Nightingale didn't play for Davidson today.
🇦🇺 Duquesne Dukes 62, Saint Louis Billikens 72 (Final)
Sophomore forward Harriet Ford, from Perth, WA, delivered a strong scoring performance in Duquesne’s home loss, playing 20 minutes and finishing with 13 points on 5-of-11 shooting. Ford consistently attacked the rim to draw fouls, added four rebounds and two assists, and provided a reliable interior presence despite the Dukes struggling to generate late momentum.
Harriet Ford — Sophomore | Forward | 1.91 m | Perth, WA
- Minutes: 20 │ Points: 13 │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │
FG: 5–11 (45.5%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 3–4 (75.0%) │ Turnovers: 4 │ Fouls: 2
🇦🇺 Kansas State Wildcats 79, Cincinnati Bearcats 52 (Final)
Senior guard Tess Heal, from Melbourne, VIC, produced a standout two-way performance in Kansas State’s home win, playing 29 minutes and pouring in 17 points on 5-of-9 shooting. Heal was deadly from deep, knocking down three triples, went a perfect 4-of-4 at the line, and made her presence felt defensively with four steals as the Wildcats controlled the game from start to finish.
Tess Heal — Senior | Guard | 1.78 m | Melbourne, VIC
- Minutes: 29 │ Points: 17 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 4 │ Blocks: 0 │
FG: 5–9 (55.6%) │ 3PT: 3–6 (50.0%) │ FT: 4–4 (100.0%) │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 1
🇦🇺 Lehigh Mountain Hawks 77, Army Black Knights 66 (Final)
Freshman guard Alana Reddy, from Sydney, NSW, contributed efficiently in Lehigh’s road win, playing 12 minutes and finishing with five points on 1-of-2 shooting. Reddy knocked down a three, went a perfect 2-of-2 at the free-throw line, and stayed mistake-free as the Mountain Hawks pulled away in the second half.
Alana Reddy — Freshman | Guard | 1.75 m | Sydney, NSW
- Minutes: 12 │ Points: 5 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │
FG: 1–2 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 1–2 (50.0%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%) │ Turnovers: 0 │ Fouls: 2
🇦🇺 Southeastern Louisiana Lady Lions 59, Incarnate Word Cardinals 66 (Final)
Junior forward Aisha Marten-Coney, from Sydney, NSW, saw rotation minutes in Southeastern Louisiana’s road loss, playing 12 minutes and contributing defensively inside. Marten-Coney pulled down three rebounds and recorded a block, providing interior resistance as the Lady Lions stayed within striking distance before Incarnate Word closed late.
Aisha Marten-Coney — Junior | Forward | 1.83 m | Sydney, NSW
- Minutes: 12 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │
FG: 0–1 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Turnovers: 1 │ Fouls: 3
🇦🇺 South Carolina Upstate Spartans 49, Charleston Southern Buccaneers 60 (Final)
Freshman guard Kinley Paterson, from Perth, WA, saw limited minutes in South Carolina Upstate’s road loss, playing 11 minutes as the Spartans rotated through the backcourt. Paterson recorded a steal and defended with energy, though she was unable to convert on her lone field-goal attempt as Charleston Southern controlled the game late.
Kinley Paterson — Freshman | Guard | 1.70 m | Perth, WA
- Minutes: 11 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │
FG: 0–1 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ Turnovers: 1 │ Fouls: 1
Friday, January 2, 2026
- Vanderbilt @ 🇦🇺 Arkansas (6AM) — Bonnie Deas (Fr), Monique Williams (Fr)
- 🇦🇺 Boston College @ Duke (5AM) — Lily Carmody (So), Eleanor Trout (Fr)
- 🇦🇺 California @ North Carolina (4AM) — Lulu Twidale (Jr)
- 🇦🇺 Central Arkansas @ Stetson (3AM) — Bree Stephens (Sr), Paris Santacaterina (Jr)
- 🇦🇺 Florida @ Tennessee (6AM) — Emilija Dakic (Fr)
- Florida State @ 🇦🇺 Syracuse (10AM) — Sophie Burrows (Fr), Madeline Potts (Fr)
- 🇦🇺 Florida State @ Syracuse (10AM) — Pania Davis (Jr)
- Notre Dame @ 🇦🇺 Georgia Tech (Home) — Jada Crawshaw (Jr)
- Maryland vs 🇦🇺 Illinois (AM) — Erica Finney (Fr)
- 🇦🇺 Stanford @ NC State (AM) — Lara Somfai (Fr)
- Clemson vs 🇦🇺 Virginia (11AM) — Adeang Ring (Fr)
- 🇦🇺 Wake Forest @ Pittsburgh (10AM) — Opal Bird (Fr), Savannah Metcalfe (Fr)
- Michigan vs 🇦🇺 Washington (10AM) — Sienna Harvey (Fr)
- SMU vs 🇦🇺 Louisville (6AM) — Isla Juffermans (So)
- Northwestern @ 🇦🇺 Oregon (Home) — Mia Jacobs (Sr)
- 🇦🇺 Cal Poly @ UC San Diego (7AM) — Jordan Billing (Jr), Erin Condron (Jr)
- Bradley @ 🇦🇺 Belmont (TBD) — Hilary Fuller (So), Amy O’Hara (Sr)
- Saint Mary’s @ 🇦🇺 Pepperdine (TBD) — Bella Green (Sr), Zoe Shanahan (So), Emily Foy (So), Amy Kurkowski (Fr), Edie Clarke (So)
- 🇦🇺 Santa Clara @ Loyola Marymount (TBD) — Alana Goodchild (Sr), Sienna Grieger (Fr)
- 🇦🇺 St. Thomas–Minnesota @ South Dakota State (7AM) — Abbey Vallance (Fr)
- Merrimack vs 🇦🇺 Rider (6AM) — Emmy Roach (So)
- Idaho State vs 🇦🇺 Sacramento State (1:30PM) — Rubi Gray (So)
- Weber State @ 🇦🇺 Portland State (2PM) — Kailee Field (Fr), Taylor Moffat (Jr), Hannah Chicken (So), Antoniette Emma-Nnopu (Sr)
- UC Riverside @ 🇦🇺 Hawai‘i (3:59PM) — Jade Peacock (Jr), Danijela Kujovic (So), Kira-May Filemu (So), Ella Collins (Fr), Teyahna Bond (Fr), Hannah Wickstrom (So), Makayla Minshall (So)
- Marquette @ 🇦🇺 Xavier (5AM) — Abbey Cracknell (Sr), Ayuen Akot (So), Phoebe Holmes (Fr)
- 🇦🇺 Nebraska @ #21 Iowa (6AM – BTN) — Jessica Petrie (Jr)
- 🇦🇺 IU Indianapolis @ 🇦🇺 Northern Kentucky (TBD) — Jemma Amoore (So), Mia Jordan (Jr)
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