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#11 North Carolina 79, 🇦🇺 Pittsburgh 65 (Final)

Pittsburgh: 9–17 (17th in ACC)

Queensland freshman forward Roman Siulepa, from Brisbane, QLD, recorded 14 points in Pittsburgh’s 14–point road loss to No. 11 North Carolina on Sunday, February 15, 2026 (AEDT).

Siulepa played 33 minutes and shot six–from–10 from the field, adding two rebounds, one assist and one block without a turnover while going zero–from–two from three and two–of–four from the free throw line as Pittsburgh trailed after halftime and was unable to close the margin late.

Against No. 4 Duke on February 11, Siulepa logged 39 minutes and finished with 19 points on six–from–15 shooting, including four–from–11 from three, adding four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block without a turnover.

He followed that with 12 points and nine rebounds against No. 22 Clemson on February 1, shooting five–from–seven from the field, and contributed eight points, three rebounds and two blocks in 35 minutes against No. 18 Virginia on February 4.

Across his past three games against ranked opponents, Siulepa is averaging 15 points per game while maintaining ball security and consistent frontcourt minutes within Pittsburgh’s rotation.

Roman Siulepa — Freshman, Forward, Pittsburgh
From Brisbane, QLD │ Height: 1.98 m

• Minutes: 33 │ Points: 14 (10.1) │ Rebounds: 2 (5.5) │ Assists: 1 (1.0) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 6–10 │ 3PT: 0–2 │ FT: 2–4

Roman Siulepa — Freshman, Forward, Pittsburgh
From Brisbane, QLD │ Height: 1.98 m

• Minutes: 33 │ Points: 14 (10.1) │ Rebounds: 2 (5.5) │ Assists: 1 (1.0) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 6–10 │ 3PT: 0–2 │ FT: 2–4

🇦🇺 #14 Florida 92, #25 Kentucky 83 (Final)

Florida: 19–6 (1st in SEC)

Perth junior Alex Condon recorded 14 points and 11 rebounds in No. 14 Florida’s nine-point win against No. 25 Kentucky on Sunday as both ranked programs traded second-half runs before the Gators closed the final four minutes at the free throw line. Condon played 35 minutes and shot 4–from–9 from the field, adding two assists and one block while converting 6–of–9 from the free throw line and committing three turnovers in extended frontcourt minutes. The double-double marked his latest contribution in SEC play, with Florida maintaining top position in the conference standings following the ranked home victory.

Alex Condon — Junior, Forward, Florida
From Perth, WA │ Height: 2.11 m

• Minutes: 35 │ Points: 14 (13.3) │ Rebounds: 11 (7.9) │ Assists: 2 (3.6) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 4–9 │ 3PT: 0–1 │ FT: 6–9

#16 Texas Tech 78, 🇦🇺 #1 Arizona 75 (OT) (Final)

Arizona: 23–2 (2nd in Big 12)

Melbourne senior Anthony Dell’Orso featured in No. 1 Arizona’s three-point overtime home loss to No. 16 Texas Tech on Sunday as the Wildcats dropped their second straight game after opening the season 23–0. Arizona led late in regulation before Texas Tech forced overtime, then controlled key possessions in the extra period to hand the top-ranked program consecutive defeats. Dell’Orso played 21 minutes and recorded five points on 2–from–6 shooting, including 1–from–3 from beyond the arc, while adding three rebounds without committing a turnover.

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

• Minutes: 21 │ Points: 5 (8.1) │ Rebounds: 3 (1.9) │ Assists: 0 (2.5) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 2–6 │ 3PT: 1–3 │ FT: 0–0

🇦🇺 Fordham 70, Rhode Island 66 (OT) (Final)

Fordham: 13–12 (10th in Atlantic 10)

Canberra freshman Roor Akhuar and Brisbane freshman Abass Bodija combined for 15 points as Fordham secured a four-point overtime road win against Rhode Island on Sunday. Fordham closed regulation on defensive stops before controlling overtime possessions, limiting Rhode Island to one field goal in the extra period. Akhuar finished with nine points on 3–from–5 shooting, connecting on 3–from–5 from beyond the arc while adding six rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 33 minutes. Bodija recorded six points on 1–from–4 shooting and 4–of–6 from the free throw line, collecting seven rebounds and one assist in 31 minutes.

Roor Akhuar — Freshman, Forward, Fordham
From Canberra, ACT │ Height: 2.01 m

• Minutes: 33 │ Points: 9 (6.3) │ Rebounds: 6 (3.2) │ Assists: 1 (0.6) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 2 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 3–5 │ 3PT: 3–5 │ FT: 0–0

Abass Bodija — Freshman, Forward, Fordham
From Brisbane, QLD │ Height: 2.08 m

• Minutes: 31 │ Points: 6 (6.9) │ Rebounds: 7 (5.1) │ Assists: 1 (0.9) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 1–4 │ 3PT: 0–1 │ FT: 4–6

🇦🇺 Central Arkansas 79, West Georgia 62 (Final)

Central Arkansas: 16–10 (2nd in ASUN)

Melbourne freshmen Harry Beauchamp and Truman Byrne contributed in Central Arkansas’ 17-point home win against West Georgia on Sunday as the Bears built separation in the second half and controlled the paint through the closing stretch. Beauchamp played 13 minutes and finished with four points on 2–from–2 shooting, adding three rebounds, one assist and one steal while committing one turnover. Byrne logged 21 minutes and recorded seven points on 2–from–5 shooting, including 2–from–3 from beyond the arc and 1–of–2 from the free throw line, collecting seven rebounds and three assists.

Harry Beauchamp — Freshman, Guard, Central Arkansas
From Melbourne, VIC │ Height: 1.96 m
• Minutes: 13 │ Points: 4 (4.0) │ Rebounds: 3 (1.3) │ Assists: 1 (1.0) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 2–2 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0

Truman Byrne — Freshman, Forward, Central Arkansas
From Melbourne, VIC │ Height: 2.08 m
• Minutes: 21 │ Points: 7 (4.2) │ Rebounds: 7 (3.1) │ Assists: 3 (2.0) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 2–5 │ 3PT: 2–3 │ FT: 1–2

Navy 84, 🇦🇺 Colgate 80 (OT) (Final)

Colgate: 16–11 (2nd in Patriot League)

Rockhampton sophomore Ben Tweedy featured in Colgate’s four-point overtime loss to Navy on Sunday as the Raiders were outscored in the extra period after closing regulation with late defensive stops. Tweedy played 33 minutes and finished without scoring, shooting 0–from–2 from beyond the arc while adding one rebound and one assist with one turnover.

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

• Minutes: 33 │ Points: 0 (8.7) │ Rebounds: 1 (2.7) │ Assists: 1 (2.3) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 0–2 │ 3PT: 0–2 │ FT: 0–0

🇦🇺 Alabama A&M 72, Mississippi Valley State 65 (Final)

Alabama A&M: 14–11 (4th in SWAC)

Adelaide junior Angok Anyang featured in Alabama A&M’s seven-point home win against Mississippi Valley State on Sunday as the Bulldogs closed the final four minutes on defensive stops to secure the result. Anyang played five minutes and finished without scoring, attempting no field goals or free throws, while adding two rebounds and one assist without a turnover.

Angok Anyang — Junior, Forward, Alabama A&M
From Adelaide, SA │ Height: 2.06 m

• Minutes: 5 │ Points: 0 (1.3) │ Rebounds: 2 (1.4) │ Assists: 1 (0.2) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–0 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0

🇦🇺 Nicholls 91, Incarnate Word 83 (Final)

Incarnate Word: 10–16 (9th in Southland)

Adelaide senior Lewis Rowe featured in Incarnate Word’s eight-point home loss to Nicholls on Sunday as the Cardinals trailed through the second half and were unable to close the margin late. Rowe played seven minutes and finished without scoring, shooting 0–from–1 from the field while adding two rebounds and one assist with one turnover.

Lewis Rowe — Senior, Center, Incarnate Word
From Adelaide, SA │ Height: 2.08 m

• Minutes: 7 │ Points: 0 (1.9) │ Rebounds: 2 (2.2) │ Assists: 1 (1.0) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 0–1 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0

🇦🇺 Idaho 99, Idaho State 69 (Final)

Idaho State: 10–17 (10th in Big Sky)

Bridgetown senior Caleb Van De Griend and Launceston sophomore Lachlan Brewer featured in Idaho State’s 30-point road loss to Idaho on Sunday as the Bengals trailed after halftime and were unable to slow transition scoring in the second half. Van De Griend played 20 minutes and finished with 13 points on 5–from–10 shooting, adding five rebounds and two steals while converting 3–of–3 from the free throw line and committing one turnover. Brewer logged 28 minutes and recorded seven points on 3–from–8 shooting, including 1–from–4 from beyond the arc, adding three rebounds, one assist and one steal with three turnovers.

Caleb Van De Griend — Senior, Forward, Idaho State
From Bridgetown, WA │ Height: 2.03 m

• Minutes: 20 │ Points: 13 (12.2) │ Rebounds: 5 (6.5) │ Assists: 0 (0.7) │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 5–10 │ 3PT: 0–3 │ FT: 3–3

Lachlan Brewer — Sophomore, Guard, Idaho State
From Launceston, TAS │ Height: 1.98 m

• Minutes: 28 │ Points: 7 (8.2) │ Rebounds: 3 (3.5) │ Assists: 1 (1.3) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 3–8 │ 3PT: 1–4 │ FT: 0–0

🇦🇺 UNC Greensboro 99, Wofford 89 (Final)

Wofford: 17–10 (2nd in SoCon)

Melbourne junior Rex Stirling featured in Wofford’s 10-point road loss to UNC Greensboro on Sunday as the Terriers were unable to contain second-half scoring runs. Stirling played 21 minutes and finished with seven points on 2–from–5 shooting, adding six rebounds, two assists and one steal while converting 3–of–5 from the free throw line without committing a turnover.

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

• Minutes: 21 │ Points: 7 (4.5) │ Rebounds: 6 (2.6) │ Assists: 2 (0.7) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 2–5 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 3–5

VCU 78, 🇦🇺 Richmond 67 (Final)

Richmond: 14–12 (11th in Atlantic 10)

Sydney senior Will Johnston delivered 17 points in Richmond’s 11-point home loss to VCU on Sunday as the Spiders trailed after halftime and were unable to recover from a late scoring drought. Johnston played 38 minutes and shot 6–from–14 from the field, including 4–from–8 from beyond the arc, while converting 1–of–1 from the free throw line and adding three rebounds, two assists and one steal without committing a turnover.

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

• Minutes: 38 │ Points: 17 (9.4) │ Rebounds: 3 (3.0) │ Assists: 2 (2.3) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 6–14 │ 3PT: 4–8 │ FT: 1–1

CSUN 84, 🇦🇺 Hawai‘i 60 (Final)

Hawai‘i: 18–6 (1st in Big West)

Brisbane senior Harry Rouhliadeff featured in Hawai‘i’s 24-point road loss to CSUN on Sunday as the Rainbow Warriors were held to 60 points and trailed after halftime. Rouhliadeff played 27 minutes and recorded seven points on 2–from–5 shooting, including 0–from–1 from beyond the arc, while converting 3–of–4 from the free throw line and adding seven rebounds and one block with four turnovers.

Harry Rouhliadeff — Senior, Forward, Hawai‘i
From Brisbane, QLD │ Height: 2.06 m

• Minutes: 27 │ Points: 7 (11.2) │ Rebounds: 7 (4.7) │ Assists: 0 (1.6) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 2–5 │ 3PT: 0–1 │ FT: 3–4

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