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Condron has 19, Hanson 18 in epic Aussie battle

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Condron has 19, Hanson 18 in epic Aussie battle
Condron has 19, Hanson 18 in epic Aussie battle

Australian Summah Hanson plays for UC Irvine. Photo: UC Irvine

Hannah Wickstrom, Olivia Bradley and Alana Reddy headline Australia’s top NCAA performances.

  • Wickstrom pours in 26 as UC Riverside leans on her offensively
  • Bradley dominates both ends in UCSB’s home win
  • Reddy delivers breakout shooting night for Lehigh

🇦🇺 Arizona State Sun Devils 64, Cincinnati 66 (Final)

Melbourne senior guard Last-Tear Poa logged rotation minutes in a narrow road loss, operating as a ball-moving guard as Arizona State stayed within one possession late. Poa facilitated offence, applied on-ball pressure defensively, and generated deflections, contributing across multiple areas as the Sun Devils managed a tight game flow in the closing stages.

Last-Tear Poa — Senior, Guard, Arizona State Sun Devils
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia | Height: 1.80 m

  • Minutes: 23 │ Points: 3 (Season: 4.9) │ Rebounds: 2 (Season: 3.3) │ Assists: 3 (Season: 4.0) │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 1–3 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 1–1

🇦🇺 Bryant Bulldogs 53, Vermont 71 (Final)

Wallacia senior forward Rose Nelson saw limited rotation minutes on the road as Bryant adjusted lineups during a second-half stretch. Nelson competed on the glass and moved the ball within the offence, providing brief frontcourt coverage as the Bulldogs looked to manage matchups and energy in a low-minute appearance.

Rose Nelson — Senior, Forward, Bryant Bulldogs
From Wallacia, NSW, Australia | Height: 1.85 m

  • Minutes: 8 │ Points: 0 (Season: 2.8) │ Rebounds: 2 (Season: 3.4) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 1.4) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 0–2 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0

🇦🇺 Duquesne Dukes 53, Saint Joseph’s 72 (Final)

Perth sophomore forward Harriet Ford provided efficient scoring in limited minutes as Duquesne rotated its frontcourt during a home loss. Ford finished plays inside at a high rate, stayed active on the glass, and remained involved around the rim as the Dukes looked to manage lineups and energy through the middle stretches.

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

  • Minutes: 14 │ Points: 9 (Season: 7.5) │ Rebounds: 4 (Season: 7.9) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 1.1) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 4–5 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 1–2

🇦🇺 Florida International Panthers 59, 🇦🇺 Louisiana Tech 74 (Final)

Melbourne sophomore forward Isla Airey delivered an efficient scoring contribution in a road win, converting cleanly around the rim as Louisiana Tech controlled the game through its frontcourt rotation. Airey finished plays in traffic, protected the paint defensively, and provided productive minutes as the Lady Techsters maintained separation across the second half. Perth junior guard Riley Burd logged extended rotation minutes as FIU chased offence and tempo in a home loss. Burd operated as a secondary guard, spacing the floor and moving the ball while applying pressure defensively, contributing across multiple possessions as the Panthers tried to stem Louisiana Tech’s second-half control.

Isla Airey — Sophomore, Forward, Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia | Height: 1.93 m

  • Minutes: 13 │ Points: 10 (Season: 1.9) │ Rebounds: 3 (Season: 1.6) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.5) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 4–4 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 2–3

Riley Burd — Junior, Guard, Florida International Panthers
From Perth, WA, Australia | Height: 1.83 m

  • Minutes: 23 │ Points: 3 (Season: 1.9) │ Rebounds: 0 (Season: 1.7) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 0.4) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 1–4 │ 3PT: 1–4 │ FT: 0–0

🇦🇺 Lehigh Mountain Hawks 62, Lafayette 48 (Final)

Sydney freshman guard Alana Reddy delivered a breakout performance in extended minutes as Lehigh controlled the game across both halves. Reddy operated confidently from the perimeter, shouldering shot volume, spacing the floor, and staying composed defensively as the Mountain Hawks built and protected their lead.

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

  • Minutes: 37 │ Points: 15 (Season: 3.0) │ Rebounds: 3 (Season: 2.1) │ Assists: 2 (Season: 1.5) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 5–12 │ 3PT: 5–12 │ FT: 0–0

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 72, 🇦🇺 Long Beach State Beach 56 (Final)

Adelaide sophomore forward Olivia Bradley and Melbourne sophomore guard Zoe Shaw both played key rotation roles as UC Santa Barbara controlled the game at home. Bradley anchored the frontcourt with efficient scoring, rim protection, and rebounding presence, while Shaw operated across the backcourt, facilitating offence, spacing the floor, and applying defensive pressure as the Gauchos built separation through the second half.

Adelaide freshman forward Rosie Akot provided an efficient scoring lift in limited minutes as Long Beach State worked through its rotation on the road. Akot finished plays decisively, knocked down perimeter shots, and applied defensive pressure, contributing across both ends despite the Beach trailing through the second half.

Olivia Bradley — Sophomore, Forward, UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
From Adelaide, SA, Australia | Height: 1.85 m

  • Minutes: 31 │ Points: 20 (Season: 13.5) │ Rebounds: 5 (Season: 6.1) │ Assists: 4 (Season: 1.6) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 4 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 7–10 │ 3PT: 1–3 │ FT: 5–6

Zoe Shaw — Sophomore, Guard, UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia | Height: 1.70 m

  • Minutes: 29 │ Points: 9 (Season: 10.5) │ Rebounds: 4 (Season: 3.6) │ Assists: 4 (Season: 1.9) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 3–9 │ 3PT: 3–8 │ FT: 0–0

Rosie Akot — Freshman, Forward, Long Beach State Beach
From Adelaide, SA, Australia | Height: 1.88 m

  • Minutes: 17 │ Points: 12 (Season: 5.6) │ Rebounds: 4 (Season: 4.8) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.4) │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 4–6 │ 3PT: 3–3 │ FT: 1–1

🇦🇺 Nebraska Cornhuskers 81, Illinois 75 (Final)

Gold Coast junior forward Jessica Petrie delivered a strong two-way performance as Nebraska controlled key stretches at home, providing scoring punch and rebounding from the wing. Petrie finished efficiently inside and out, competed on the glass, and stayed active defensively as the Cornhuskers executed late to secure the win.

Jessica Petrie — Junior, Forward, Nebraska Cornhuskers
From Gold Coast, QLD, Australia | Height: 1.88 m

  • Minutes: 25 │ Points: 15 (Season: 11.7) │ Rebounds: 6 (Season: 4.9) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 1.4) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 6–11 │ 3PT: 1–2 │ FT: 2–2

🇦🇺 Nevada Wolf Pack 57, UNLV 62 (Final)

Dubbo junior forward Amelia Raidaveta provided an energy lift in rotation minutes as Nevada stayed within striking distance in a tight rivalry matchup. Raidaveta attacked gaps, competed defensively, and contributed on both ends during her stint, helping the Wolf Pack manage momentum through the middle stretches.

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

  • Minutes: 15 │ Points: 7 (Season: 2.0) │ Rebounds: 2 (Season: 1.2) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 1.1) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 3–8 │ 3PT: 0–1 │ FT: 1–2

🇦🇺 New Mexico State Aggies 55, Kennesaw State 70 (Final)

Central Coast freshman guard Keira Hudson and Melbourne junior guard Nikki Stanic both featured in the Aggies’ backcourt rotation as New Mexico State looked for offence and control in a road loss. Hudson provided a scoring lift in limited minutes, converting from the perimeter, while Stanic logged extended defensive minutes, competing on the glass and through physical on-ball assignments as the Aggies managed lineups through the second half.

Keira Hudson — Freshman, Guard, New Mexico State Aggies
From Central Coast, NSW, Australia | Height: 1.65 m

  • Minutes: 10 │ Points: 11 (Season: 4.5) │ Rebounds: 1 (Season: 0.8) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.6) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 4–7 │ 3PT: 3–4 │ FT: 0–0

Nikki Stanic — Junior, Guard, New Mexico State Aggies
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia | Height: 1.78 m

  • Minutes: 13 │ Points: 2 (Season: 0.8) │ Rebounds: 3 (Season: 0.6) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.1) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 1–4 │ 3PT: 0–2 │ FT: 0–0

🇦🇺 Oregon Ducks 60, Minnesota 65 (Final)

Perth senior forward Mia Jacobs logged starter-level minutes as Oregon chased offence in a tight home loss, operating as a primary scoring option across both halves. Jacobs absorbed defensive attention, generated trips to the line, and spaced the floor from the perimeter as the Ducks stayed within reach before Minnesota closed late.

Mia Jacobs — Senior, Forward, Oregon Ducks
From Perth, WA, Australia | Height: 1.88 m

  • Minutes: 28 │ Points: 11 (Season: 14.4) │ Rebounds: 0 (Season: 5.6) │ Assists: 2 (Season: 1.9) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 2–8 │ 3PT: 2–7 │ FT: 5–6

🇦🇺 Portland State Vikings 66, Idaho 84 (Final)

Taree freshman forward Hannah Chicken delivered a high-usage offensive performance as Portland State chased the game at home, providing scoring punch and playmaking from the forward spot. Chicken operated confidently from the perimeter, knocked down open threes, moved the ball effectively, and stayed involved defensively as the Vikings tried to manage Idaho’s separation through the second half.

Hannah Chicken — Freshman, Forward, Portland State Vikings
From Taree, NSW, Australia | Height: 1.83 m

  • Minutes: 30 │ Points: 17 (Season: 11.1) │ Rebounds: 3 (Season: 5.9) │ Assists: 5 (Season: 1.3) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 5–7 │ 3PT: 4–4 │ FT: 3–4

🇦🇺 Rider Broncs 46, Saint Peter’s 55 (Final)

Littlehampton sophomore guard Emmy Roach logged rotation minutes on the road as Rider looked to generate offence in a low-scoring contest. Roach contributed across the guard line, getting to the line, competing defensively, and moving the ball as the Broncs tried to stay attached through the middle stretches.

Emmy Roach — Sophomore, Guard, Rider Broncs
From Littlehampton, SA, Australia | Height: 1.83 m

  • Minutes: 17 │ Points: 4 (Season: 6.8) │ Rebounds: 2 (Season: 4.6) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 1.1) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 1–5 │ 3PT: 0–3 │ FT: 2–2

🇦🇺 Sacramento State Hornets 61, Eastern Washington 54 (Final)

Devonport sophomore guard Rubi Gray logged heavy minutes as Sacramento State closed out a home win, carrying offensive responsibility across both halves. Gray worked through volume scoring from the perimeter and in transition, stayed engaged defensively, and handled late-game possessions as the Hornets protected the margin down the stretch.

Rubi Gray — Sophomore, Guard, Sacramento State Hornets
From Devonport, TAS, Australia | Height: 1.78 m

  • Minutes: 39 │ Points: 19 (Season: 14.7) │ Rebounds: 2 (Season: 3.4) │ Assists: 2 (Season: 1.3) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 8–20 │ 3PT: 1–5 │ FT: 2–2

🇦🇺 SE Louisiana Lady Lions 30, McNeese 72 (Final)

Sydney junior forward Aisha Marten-Coney logged rotation minutes as SE Louisiana worked through its frontcourt options in a lopsided home loss. Marten-Coney competed on the glass and provided defensive coverage during her stint, as the Lady Lions managed lineups and matchups through extended stretches of the game.

Aisha Marten-Coney — Junior, Forward, SE Louisiana Lady Lions
From Sydney, NSW, Australia | Height: 1.83 m

  • Minutes: 18 │ Points: 0 (Season: 2.1) │ Rebounds: 2 (Season: 2.4) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.4) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 0–1 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0

🇦🇺 Southern Utah Thunderbirds 62, Utah Tech 49 (Final)

Smithton junior guard Charli Kay and Traralgon freshman forward Emily Scholtes both featured briefly as Southern Utah controlled the game and managed its rotation in a comfortable home win. Kay and Scholtes entered during short second-half stretches, providing defensive coverage and maintaining structure as the Thunderbirds protected their lead.

Charli Kay — Junior, Guard, Southern Utah Thunderbirds
From Smithton, TAS, Australia | Height: 1.75 m

  • Minutes: 3 │ Points: 0 (Season: 1.8) │ Rebounds: 0 (Season: 0.7) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.1) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–0 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0

Emily Scholtes — Freshman, Forward, Southern Utah Thunderbirds
From Traralgon, VIC, Australia | Height: 1.85 m

  • Minutes: 2 │ Points: 0 (Season: 2.5) │ Rebounds: 0 (Season: 2.0) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.7) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–1 │ 3PT: 0–1 │ FT: 0–0

🇦🇺 St. Thomas–Minnesota Tommies 72, North Dakota 54 (Final)

Sydney freshman guard Abbey Vallance played a controlled rotation role as St. Thomas managed the game at home, contributing through ball movement and defensive pressure. Vallance facilitated offence, generated a steal, and maintained structure on both ends as the Tommies extended their advantage across the second half.

Abbey Vallance — Sophomore, Guard, St. Thomas–Minnesota Tommies
From Sydney, NSW, Australia | Height: 1.73 m

  • Minutes: 14 │ Points: 2 (Season: 3.3) │ Rebounds: 0 (Season: 2.0) │ Assists: 2 (Season: 1.2) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 1–1 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0

🇦🇺 Texas State Bobcats 65, Old Dominion 61 (Final)

Sunshine Coast sophomore guard Mia Galbraith logged extended minutes as Texas State closed out a tight home win, contributing across multiple areas from the backcourt. Galbraith facilitated offence, rebounded effectively for her position, and applied defensive pressure as the Bobcats managed late possessions to secure the result.

Mia Galbraith — Sophomore, Guard, Texas State Bobcats
From Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia | Height: 1.75 m

  • Minutes: 29 │ Points: 6 (Season: 5.5) │ Rebounds: 7 (Season: 2.9) │ Assists: 4 (Season: 1.4) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 3–5 │ 3PT: 0–1 │ FT: 0–0

🇦🇺 UC Irvine Anteaters 66, 🇦🇺 UC San Diego 68 (Final)

Woodend junior forward Erin Condron logged heavy minutes as UC San Diego closed out a tight road win, anchoring the frontcourt across both halves. Condron scored through contact, controlled the glass, and protected the rim late, remaining a focal point as the Tritons executed down the stretch to secure the result.

Brisbane junior forward Summah Hanson delivered a high-efficiency scoring performance as UC Irvine stayed within one possession late, providing interior finishing and perimeter shot-making in extended rotation minutes. Hanson scored from multiple spots on the floor, competed on the glass, and remained defensively engaged as the Anteaters pushed UC San Diego through the final stretches.

Summah Hanson — Junior, Forward, UC Irvine Anteaters
From Brisbane, QLD, Australia | Height: 1.91 m

  • Minutes: 24 │ Points: 18 (Season: 6.6) │ Rebounds: 7 (Season: 6.2) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 0.2) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 6–9 │ 3PT: 2–2 │ FT: 4–4

Erin Condron — Junior, Forward, UC San Diego Tritons
From Woodend, VIC, Australia | Height: 1.93 m

  • Minutes: 37 │ Points: 19 (Season: 15.2) │ Rebounds: 7 (Season: 8.2) │ Assists: 0 (Season: 2.1) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 2 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 6–12 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 7–10

🇦🇺 UC Riverside Highlanders 68, UC Davis 81 (Final)

Melbourne sophomore guard Hannah Wickstrom carried the offensive load as UC Riverside chased the game at home, while Sydney sophomore guard Makayla Minshall provided efficient minutes within the backcourt rotation. Wickstrom operated as the primary creator and scorer across all four quarters, attacking off the bounce and facilitating under pressure, while Minshall capitalised on limited touches, spacing the floor and maintaining control as lineups shifted through the second half.

Hannah Wickstrom — Sophomore, Guard, UC Riverside Highlanders
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia | Height: 1.78 m

  • Minutes: 33 │ Points: 26 (Season: 22.0) │ Rebounds: 6 (Season: 6.9) │ Assists: 5 (Season: 2.3) │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 9–16 │ 3PT: 1–2 │ FT: 7–7

Makayla Minshall — Sophomore, Guard, UC Riverside Highlanders
From Sydney, NSW, Australia | Height: 1.75 m

  • Minutes: 16 │ Points: 5 (Season: 4.8) │ Rebounds: 1 (Season: 1.9) │ Assists: 1 (Season: 0.6) │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 2–2 │ 3PT: 1–1 │ FT: 0–0

🇦🇺 Weber State Wildcats 72, Montana State 92 (Final)

Geelong senior forward Antoniette Emma-Nnopu provided consistent production in a shortened run as Weber State rotated through its frontcourt during a high-scoring home loss. Emma-Nnopu scored efficiently from the floor, stayed active defensively, and competed on the glass as the Wildcats managed matchups through the middle stretches.

Antoniette Emma-Nnopu — Senior, Forward, Weber State Wildcats
From Geelong, VIC, Australia | Height: 1.80 m

  • Minutes: 24 │ Points: 17 (Season: 14.1) │ Rebounds: 8 (Season: 10.4) │ Assists: 2 (Season: 2.9) │ Steals: 3 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 7 │ FG: 6–8 │ 3PT: 1–2 │ FT: 4–6

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