Strong outings from Pania Davis, Lulu Twidale and Lara Somfai headline a busy day for Aussies.<\/p>\n
Australian standouts delivered across a full NCAAW slate, with Pania Davis posting 19 and nine, Lulu Twidale hitting four threes, and Stanford freshman Lara Somfai recording a 14-point, 12-rebound double-double on November 21, 2025 (AEDT).<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Bradley 77 Western Illinois 84<\/p>\n
Senior forward Amy O\u2019Hara delivered a strong, high-minute performance despite Bradley\u2019s road loss, showing poise on the glass and reliable interior defence. O\u2019Hara logged 30 minutes, finishing with seven points on 3-of-7 shooting while adding seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block without committing a turnover. Her activity level and two-way steadiness kept Bradley competitive deep into the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n
Amy O\u2019Hara \u2013 Bradley Braves (Sr, F, Melbourne, VIC)<\/p>\n
\u200dMinutes: 30 \u2502 Points: 7 \u2502 Rebounds: 7 \u2502 Assists: 2 \u2502 Steals: 1 \u2502 Blocks: 1 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 3\u20137 \u2502 3PT: 0\u20130 \u2502 FT: 1\u20132 \u2502 Fouls: 1\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Akron 94 \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Binghamton 95 (2OT)<\/p>\n
Freshman guard Leah Fowler logged four minutes in Binghamton\u2019s dramatic double-overtime road win, providing situational depth in the backcourt. Fowler finished scoreless on 0-for-1 shooting but competed defensively and absorbed two fouls while helping the Bearcats navigate a long, high-possession matchup. Sophomore guard Liz Murphy saw a short but tidy stint in Akron\u2019s double-overtime thriller, providing clean, mistake-free minutes off the bench. Murphy finished with two points on her lone field-goal attempt in six minutes, recording no turnovers and competing solidly defensively during her brief run.<\/p>\n
Liz Murphy \u2013 Akron Zips (So, G, Yackandandah, VIC)<\/p>\n
\u200dMinutes: 6 \u2502 Points: 2 \u2502 Rebounds: 0 \u2502 Assists: 0 \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 1\u20131 \u2502 3PT: 0\u20130 \u2502 FT: 0\u20132 \u2502 Fouls: 0<\/p>\n
Leah Fowler \u2013 Binghamton Bearcats (Fr, G, Sydney, NSW)\u200d<\/p>\n
\u200dMinutes: 4 \u2502 Points: 0 \u2502 Rebounds: 0 \u2502 Assists: 0 \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 0\u20131 \u2502 3PT: 0\u20131 \u2502 FT: 0\u20130 \u2502 Fouls: 2Iowa vs \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Baylor <\/p>\n
Junior Ella Brow is yet to play for Baylor this season.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Florida State 67 \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Florida 89<\/p>\n
Junior centre Pania Davis delivered one of the most dominant scoring outings of her college career despite Florida State\u2019s road loss, showcasing powerful interior finishing, physical rebounding and rim protection. Davis poured in 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting, added nine rebounds and recorded a strong defensive line with two steals and three blocks. She was aggressive throughout, drawing contact repeatedly and attacking the paint as FSU tried to stay competitive. Her five fouls reflected the physical nature of the matchup, but she remained FSU\u2019s clearest bright spot on both ends.<\/p>\n
Pania Davis \u2013 Florida State Seminoles (Jr, C, Perth, WA)<\/p>\n
\u200dMinutes: 23 \u2502 Points: 19 \u2502 Rebounds: 9 \u2502 Assists: 1 \u2502 Steals: 2 \u2502 Blocks: 3 \u2502 Turnovers: 1 \u2502 FG: 7\u20139 \u2502 3PT: 0\u20130 \u2502 FT: 5\u20138 \u2502 Fouls: 5<\/p>\n
Freshman Emilija Dakic didn’t play for the Gators today.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa California 70 Saint Mary\u2019s 62<\/p>\n
Junior guard Lulu Twidale delivered a standout two-way performance as California secured a home win, controlling stretches of the game with composed decision-making and perimeter shot-making. Twidale finished with 18 points on 5-of-11 shooting, including 4-of-8 from deep, while adding four assists, three rebounds and two steals across a heavy 37-minute load.<\/p>\n
Saint Mary\u2019s had three Australians contribute in the loss. Sophomore forward Edie Clarke was active on both ends with five points, eight rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block in 30 minutes, providing physicality around the rim and steady playmaking. Junior guard Emily Foy added efficient scoring punch off the bench, hitting 6-of-9 from the field for 12 points. Sophomore guard Amy Kurkowski logged a short four-minute stint, offering disciplined defensive minutes without recording a counting stat.<\/p>\n
Lulu Twidale \u2013 California Golden Bears (Jr, G, Sunshine Coast, QLD)<\/p>\n
\u200dMinutes: 37 \u2502 Points: 18 \u2502 Rebounds: 3 \u2502 Assists: 4 \u2502 Steals: 2 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 4 \u2502 FG: 5\u201311 \u2502 3PT: 4\u20138 \u2502 FT: 4\u20136 \u2502 Fouls: 2<\/p>\n
Edie Clarke \u2013 Saint Mary\u2019s Gaels (So, F, Melbourne, VIC)<\/p>\n
\u200dMinutes: 30 \u2502 Points: 5 \u2502 Rebounds: 8 \u2502 Assists: 4 \u2502 Steals: 2 \u2502 Blocks: 1 \u2502 Turnovers: 2 \u2502 FG: 2\u20136 \u2502 3PT: 0\u20131 \u2502 FT: 1\u20132 \u2502 Fouls: 1<\/p>\n
Emily Foy \u2013 Saint Mary\u2019s Gaels (Jr, G, Newcastle, NSW)<\/p>\n
\u200dMinutes: 25 \u2502 Points: 12 \u2502 Rebounds: 1 \u2502 Assists: 0 \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 3 \u2502 FG: 6\u20139 \u2502 3PT: 0\u20130 \u2502 FT: 0\u20132 \u2502 Fouls: 1<\/p>\n
Amy Kurkowski \u2013 Saint Mary\u2019s Gaels (So, G, Melbourne, VIC)<\/p>\n
\u200dMinutes: 4 \u2502 Points: 0 \u2502 Rebounds: 0 \u2502 Assists: 0 \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 0\u20130 \u2502 3PT: 0\u20130 \u2502 FT: 0\u20130 \u2502 Fouls: 0Marshall vs \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa South Carolina Upstate<\/p>\n
Freshman Kinley Patterson didn’t play for SCU\u00a0today.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Stanford 70 UC Davis 45<\/p>\n
Freshman forward Lara Somfai delivered another high-impact outing as Stanford controlled UC Davis at home, combining interior activity with confident face-up scoring. Somfai posted a double-double in 28 minutes, finishing with 14 points on 5-of-11 shooting, including two made threes, while adding 12 rebounds, one assist and just two turnovers. Her rebounding presence and ability to stretch the floor helped Stanford generate consistent advantages at both ends.<\/p>\n
Lara Somfai \u2013 Stanford Cardinal (Fr, F, Adelaide, SA)
Minutes: 28 \u2502 Points: 14 \u2502 Rebounds: 12 \u2502 Assists: 1 \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 2 \u2502 FG: 5\u201311 \u2502 3PT: 2\u20137 \u2502 FT: 2\u20134 \u2502 Fouls: 2<\/p>\n
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