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🇦🇺 Pittsburgh Panthers 89, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 66 (Final)

Freshman forward Roman Siulepa, from Brisbane, Queensland, delivered an efficient two-way performance in Pittsburgh’s road win, finishing with 11 points on high-percentage shooting while exceeding his season average on the glass. His rebounding output was well above his typical production, and he added secondary playmaking and disruptive defensive activity, reflected in three steals, within a controlled offensive role. Siulepa logged 21 minutes as part of the Panthers’ forward rotation.

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

• ‍Minutes: 21 │ Points: 11 (Season: 9.1) │ Rebounds: 8 (Season: 4.1) │ Assists: 2 (Season: 0.7) │ Steals: 3 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 5–7 (71.4%) │ 3PT: 1–2 (50.0%) │ FT: 0–1 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 Missouri Tigers 84, Auburn Tigers 74 (Final)

Senior guard Jayden Stone, from Perth, Western Australia, finished with 22 points on 7-of-10 shooting as Missouri secured a home win, exceeding his season scoring average with high conversion across all three scoring levels. He added six rebounds and three assists, both in line with his typical production, and recorded two steals and one block with no turnovers, with his contribution reflecting sustained two-way involvement across the game rather than a single scoring stretch.

Jayden Stone — Senior, Guard, Missouri Tigers
From Perth, WA, Australia │ Height: 1.93 m‍

• ‍Minutes: 35 │ Points: 22 (Season: 13.9) │ Rebounds: 6 (Season: 4.9) │ Assists: 3 (Season: 2.6) │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 7–10 (70.0%) │ 3PT: 2–5 (40.0%) │ FT: 6–6 (100.0%)

🇦🇺 Colgate Raiders 86, Loyola Maryland 80 (Final)

Sophomore guard Ben Tweedy, from Rockhampton, Queensland, logged 33 minutes in Colgate’s road win, operating within the Raiders’ guard rotation. He finished with 11 points, scoring above his season average primarily through free throws and spot three-point shooting, while his rebounding came in below his typical output and his assist total was slightly above his average. The night reflected a steady perimeter role focused on minutes coverage, ball movement, and defensive responsibility rather than increased offensive usage.

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

• ‍Minutes: 33 │ Points: 11 (Season: 8.6) │ Rebounds: 2 (Season: 2.9) │ Assists: 3 (Season: 2.2) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 2–6 (33.3%) │ 3PT: 2–4 (50.0%) │ FT: 5–6 (83.3%)

🇦🇺 East Carolina Pirates 71, South Florida Bulls 82 (Final)

Freshman guard Paddy D’Arcy, from Adelaide, South Australia, appeared briefly in East Carolina’s road loss, logging one minute as a reserve perimeter option. His involvement was limited to a single field-goal attempt, with no additional statistical contribution, reflecting an end-of-rotation role in a road environment rather than a change in his season-long usage or responsibility.

Paddy D’Arcy — Freshman, Guard, East Carolina Pirates
From Adelaide, SA, Australia │ Height: 1.98 m

• ‍Minutes: 1 │ Points: 0 (Season: 1.5) │ Rebounds: 0 (Season: 0.8) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.2) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–1 (0.0%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 Fordham Rams 56, Saint Louis Billikens 78 (Final)

Sophomore centre Jack Whitbourn, from Melbourne, Victoria, logged 26 minutes in Fordham’s road loss, operating as the Rams’ primary interior presence. His scoring output fell well below his season average amid a difficult shooting night, while his rebounding work exceeded his typical production, reflecting sustained activity on the glass despite limited offensive efficiency. With assists and defensive stats minimal, the performance was shaped more by interior workload and physical matchups than by scoring or playmaking impact.

Jack Whitbourn — Sophomore, Centre, Fordham Rams
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia │ Height: 2.11 m

• ‍Minutes: 26 │ Points: 5 (Season: 10.8) │ Rebounds: 14 (Season: 9.0) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 1.0) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 2–9 (22.2%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 1–2 (50.0%)

🇦🇺 High Point Panthers 75, Winthrop Eagles 92 (Final)

Sophomore forward Josh Ibukunoluwa, from Perth, Western Australia, logged 14 minutes off the bench in High Point’s road loss, operating as a reserve frontcourt option. His scoring finished above his season average on limited attempts, while his rebounding output exceeded his typical production, reflecting efficient activity during a short stint. With minimal playmaking responsibility, his contribution was concentrated around interior finishing, defensive presence near the rim, and energy minutes rather than extended offensive involvement.

Josh Ibukunoluwa — Sophomore, Forward, High Point Panthers
From Perth, WA, Australia │ Height: 2.08 m

• ‍Minutes: 14 │ Points: 4 (Season: 3.0) │ Rebounds: 5 (Season: 1.8) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 0.2) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 2 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 2–3 (66.7%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 Loyola Maryland Greyhounds 80, Colgate Raiders 86 (Final)

Freshman forward Emmett Adair, from Sydney, New South Wales, logged 21 minutes in Loyola Maryland’s home loss, operating as a frontcourt scoring option within the Greyhounds’ rotation. His scoring finished slightly above his season average despite inefficient shooting from the field and five missed three-point attempts, while his rebounding came in below his typical output and he recorded no assists.

Emmett Adair — Freshman, Forward, Loyola Maryland Greyhounds
From Sydney, NSW, Australia │ Height: 2.06 m

• ‍Minutes: 21 │ Points: 13 (Season: 11.4) │ Rebounds: 3 (Season: 5.3) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 1.3) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 6–16 (37.5%) │ 3PT: 0–5 (0.0%) │ FT: 1–2 (50.0%)

🇦🇺 LSU Tigers 74, Kentucky Wildcats 75 (Final)

Senior guard Max Mackinnon, from Brisbane, Queensland, logged 37 minutes in LSU’s narrow home loss, carrying a heavy perimeter workload within the Tigers’ primary guard rotation. His scoring finished above his season average, built through free-throw efficiency and sustained usage despite a low shooting percentage from the field, while his rebounding and assist numbers aligned closely with his typical production.

Max Mackinnon — Senior, Guard, LSU Tigers
From Brisbane, QLD, Australia │ Height: 1.98 m

• ‍Minutes: 37 │ Points: 16 (Season: 14.4) │ Rebounds: 3 (Season: 2.7) │ Assists: 3 (Season: 2.4) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 4–16 (25.0%) │ 3PT: 2–7 (28.6%) │ FT: 6–6 (100.0%)

🇦🇺 Manhattan Jaspers 62, Fairfield Stags 98 (Final)

Sophomore forward Fraser Roxburgh, from Melbourne, Victoria, finished with nine points in Manhattan’s road loss, scoring below his season average on low shooting efficiency from the field and from three-point range. His rebounding output also came in below his typical level. Roxburgh logged 25 minutes within the Jaspers’ forward rotation, with the performance shaped more by shot difficulty and game flow than expanded offensive responsibility.

Fraser Roxburgh — Sophomore, Forward, Manhattan Jaspers
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia │ Height: 2.01 m

• ‍Minutes: 25 │ Points: 9 (Season: 11.3) │ Rebounds: 3 (Season: 6.2) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 1.2) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 3–10 (30.0%) │ 3PT: 1–6 (16.7%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%)

🇦🇺 Oregon State Beavers 76, Loyola Marymount Lions 70 (Final)

Junior centre Yaak Yaak, from Adelaide, South Australia, finished with four points in Oregon State’s home win, scoring below his season average on limited efficiency from the field. His rebounding output also came in under his typical production, while his involvement across other statistical areas was minimal, reflecting a low-usage interior role on the night. Yaak played 13 minutes within the Beavers’ frontcourt rotation.

Yaak Yaak — Junior, Centre, Oregon State Beavers
From Adelaide, SA, Australia │ Height: 2.11 m

• ‍Minutes: 13 │ Points: 4 (Season: 6.4) │ Rebounds: 1 (Season: 2.4) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.1) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 2–6 (33.3%) │ 3PT: 0–1 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

🇦🇺 Portland Pilots 63, Pepperdine Waves 67 (Final)

Freshman guard Joel Foxwell, from Melbourne, Victoria, recorded a double-double in Portland’s narrow road loss, finishing with 10 points and 10 assists while shouldering primary playmaking responsibility. His scoring came in below his season average on low shooting efficiency, but his assist total exceeded his typical production, reflecting a ball-dominant role focused on organisation and late-clock creation rather than shot conversion. Sophomore forward James O’Donnell, from Sydney, New South Wales, provided efficient interior scoring, finishing above his season average on limited touches while contributing on the glass and as a secondary passer. O’Donnell’s performance reflected a complementary frontcourt role built on finishing efficiency and physical presence rather than expanded usage.

Joel Foxwell — Freshman, Guard, Portland Pilots
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia │ Height: 1.85 m

• ‍Minutes: 38 │ Points: 10 (Season: 14.6) │ Rebounds: 4 (Season: 4.0) │ Assists: 10 (Season: 7.2) │ Steals: 3 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 4–14 (28.6%) │ 3PT: 2–8 (25.0%) │ FT: 0–0 (0.0%)

James O’Donnell — Sophomore, Forward, Portland Pilots
From Sydney, NSW, Australia │ Height: 2.08 m

• ‍Minutes: 20 │ Points: 13 (Season: 9.4) │ Rebounds: 3 (Season: 4.7) │ Assists: 2 (Season: 0.7) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 5–7 (71.4%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 3–4 (75.0%)

🇦🇺 Purdue Boilermakers 79, Iowa Hawkeyes 72 (Final)

Senior centre Oscar Cluff, from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, delivered an efficient interior performance in Purdue’s home win, finishing with 10 points on perfect shooting while contributing across rebounding, playmaking, and rim protection. His scoring came slightly below his season average due to reduced volume rather than efficiency, while his rebounding also sat under his typical output in a night shaped by matchup flow and rotation balance. Cluff added secondary facilitation and a block, reflecting a controlled role focused on finishing reliability, physical screening, and defensive positioning rather than expanded usage.

Oscar Cluff — Senior, Centre, Purdue Boilermakers
From Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia │ Height: 2.11 m

• ‍Minutes: 22 │ Points: 10 (Season: 11.9) │ Rebounds: 4 (Season: 8.6) │ Assists: 2 (Season: 1.7) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 4–4 (100.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 2–2 (100.0%)

🇦🇺 Richmond Spiders 74, La Salle Explorers 53 (Final)

Senior guard Will Johnston, from Sydney, New South Wales, anchored Richmond’s win with a strong rebounding performance from the perimeter, pulling down 12 boards to finish well above his season average while contributing selectively as a scorer and secondary ball-handler. His point total came in below his typical output on modest shooting efficiency, but his overall impact was shaped by control of defensive possessions, ball security, and steady on-court organisation rather than scoring volume. Johnston logged 30 minutes within the Spiders’ guard rotation.

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

• ‍Minutes: 30 │ Points: 8 (Season: 10.4) │ Rebounds: 12 (Season: 2.7) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 2.4) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 3–8 (37.5%) │ 3PT: 0–2 (0.0%) │ FT: 2–3 (66.7%)

🇦🇺 Wofford Terriers 67, Chattanooga Mocs 76 (Final)

Junior forward Rex Stirling, from Melbourne, Victoria, finished with four points on perfect shooting in Wofford’s home loss, providing efficient scoring on limited touches while contributing above his season average on the glass. His rebounding output exceeded his typical production in a short stint, while assists and defensive statistics remained minimal, reflecting a low-usage frontcourt role focused on finishing opportunities and physical presence rather than expanded offensive involvement. Stirling logged 12 minutes within the Terriers’ rotation, with his contribution shaped by efficiency and situational minutes rather than volume.

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

• ‍Minutes: 12 │ Points: 4 (Season: 5.1) │ Rebounds: 4 (Season: 2.7) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.7) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 2–2 (100.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 (0.0%) │ FT: 0–2 (0.0%)

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