{"id":461897,"date":"2026-02-06T08:29:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T08:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/461897\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T08:29:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T08:29:13","slug":"freshman-somfais-historic-23-boards-is-new-record","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/461897\/","title":{"rendered":"Freshman Somfai&#8217;s historic 23 boards is new record"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lara Somfai posts 15 points, 23 rebounds and eight assists as Stanford ends skid at Pitt.<\/p>\n<p>Australian players delivered one of the most impactful collective nights of the season across Division I, driving wins and headline performances on both coasts on Friday, February 6, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>At the top of the list, Stanford freshman Lara Somfai authored a historic outing on the road, posting 15 points, 23 rebounds, and eight assists to set an ACC freshman rebounding record and snap the Cardinal\u2019s four-game skid. In the Big West, shooting and scoring stole the spotlight. Zoe Shaw erupted for 29 points, drilling seven threes to lift UC Santa Barbara, with Olivia Bradley adding a composed all-round contribution to close the game. <\/p>\n<p>At UC Riverside, Hannah Wickstrom carried a massive workload, pouring in 35 points with six steals to force overtime in a thriller. Inside dominance followed at Long Beach, where Erin Condron controlled the paint with 32 points and 13 rebounds for UC San Diego. Across conferences, Australians shaped outcomes through scoring bursts, rebounding control, and two-way presence.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Stanford Cardinal 86, Pittsburgh 65 (Final)\u200d<\/p>\n<p>Stanford: 16\u20138 (10th in ACC)<\/p>\n<p>Stanford won by 21 points on the road, using control on the glass and ball movement to break a four-game losing streak. Freshman forward Lara Somfai played all 40 minutes and produced a historic performance, finishing with 15 points, 23 rebounds, and eight assists while adding two steals and three blocks. Somfai\u2019s 23 rebounds set an ACC freshman record, anchoring Stanford\u2019s interior dominance and allowing the Cardinal to pull away decisively after halftime.<\/p>\n<p>Lara Somfai \u2014 Freshman, Forward, Stanford Cardinal<br \/>From Adelaide, SA, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.91 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 40 \u2502 Points: 15 (Season: 9.9) \u2502 Rebounds: 23 (Season: 8.9) \u2502 Assists: 8 (Season: 0.8) \u2502 Steals: 2 \u2502 Blocks: 3 \u2502 Turnovers: 2 \u2502 FG: 6\u201312 \u2502 3PT: 1\u20135 \u2502 FT: 2\u20132<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 69, UC Davis 61 (Final)\u200d<\/p>\n<p>UC Santa Barbara: 16\u20135 (5th in Big West)<\/p>\n<p>UC Santa Barbara won by eight points at home, pulling away late behind perimeter shot-making and defensive control. Sophomore guard Zoe Shaw played 39 minutes and delivered a breakout performance, scoring 29 points on efficient shooting while knocking down seven threes as the Gauchos created separation in the second half. Sophomore forward Olivia Bradley added a balanced contribution in 26 minutes, finishing with seven points, five rebounds, three assists, and three combined steals and blocks as UC Santa Barbara closed out the win.<\/p>\n<p>Zoe Shaw \u2014 Sophomore, Guard, UC Santa Barbara Gauchos<br \/>From Melbourne, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.7 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 39 \u2502 Points: 29 (Season: 9.6) \u2502 Rebounds: 4 (Season: 3.6) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 2.0) \u2502 Steals: 1 \u2502 Blocks: 2 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 9\u201316 \u2502 3PT: 7\u201313 \u2502 FT: 4\u20134<\/p>\n<p>Olivia Bradley \u2014 Sophomore, Forward, UC Santa Barbara Gauchos<br \/>From Adelaide, SA, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.85 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 26 \u2502 Points: 7 (Season: 14.5) \u2502 Rebounds: 5 (Season: 6.1) \u2502 Assists: 3 (Season: 1.9) \u2502 Steals: 2 \u2502 Blocks: 1 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 3\u20137 \u2502 3PT: 1\u20132 \u2502 FT: 0\u20132<\/p>\n<p>CSU Fullerton 82, \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa UC Riverside Highlanders 78 (OT, Final)\u200d<\/p>\n<p>UC Riverside: 7\u201314 (7th in Big West)<\/p>\n<p>UC Riverside went down by four points in overtime after CSU Fullerton edged the Highlanders in a high-scoring finish. Sophomore guard Hannah Wickstrom delivered another heavy-usage performance, playing 39 minutes and pouring in 35 points while adding six rebounds, four assists, and six steals as UC Riverside pushed the game beyond regulation but could not convert late. Sophomore guard Makayla Minshall logged 19 minutes off the bench, finishing with five points and two assists as the Highlanders struggled to contain Fullerton in the extra period.<\/p>\n<p>Hannah Wickstrom \u2014 Sophomore, Guard, UC Riverside Highlanders<br \/>From Melbourne, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.78 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 39 \u2502 Points: 35 (Season: 22.7) \u2502 Rebounds: 6 (Season: 6.8) \u2502 Assists: 4 (Season: 2.7) \u2502 Steals: 6 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 5 \u2502 FG: 14\u201325 \u2502 3PT: 2\u20138 \u2502 FT: 5\u20135<\/p>\n<p>Makayla Minshall \u2014 Sophomore, Guard, UC Riverside Highlanders<br \/>From Sydney, NSW, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.75 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 19 \u2502 Points: 5 (Season: 5.1) \u2502 Rebounds: 0 (Season: 2.1) \u2502 Assists: 2 (Season: 0.6) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 1 \u2502 FG: 2\u20135 \u2502 3PT: 1\u20132 \u2502 FT: 0\u20130<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa UC San Diego Tritons 64, \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Long Beach State Beach 53 (Final)\u200d<\/p>\n<p>UC San Diego: 15\u20136 (1st in Big West)<br \/>Long Beach State: 3\u201319 (9th in Big West)<\/p>\n<p>UC San Diego won by 11 points on the road, leaning heavily on interior scoring and free-throw pressure to control the game throughout. Junior forward Erin Condron delivered a dominant performance in 38 minutes, finishing with 32 points and 13 rebounds while repeatedly getting to the line as the Tritons maintained separation across the second half. For Long Beach State, freshman forward Rosie Akot contributed seven points and three rebounds in 16 minutes, but the Beach were unable to contain UC San Diego\u2019s inside presence.<\/p>\n<p>Erin Condron \u2014 Junior, Forward, UC San Diego Tritons<br \/>From Woodend, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.93 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 38 \u2502 Points: 32 (Season: 15.1) \u2502 Rebounds: 13 (Season: 8.1) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 2.0) \u2502 Steals: 1 \u2502 Blocks: 2 \u2502 Turnovers: 4 \u2502 FG: 9\u201315 \u2502 3PT: 0\u20130 \u2502 FT: 14\u201316<\/p>\n<p>Rosie Akot \u2014 Freshman, Forward, Long Beach State Beach<br \/>From Adelaide, SA, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.88 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 16 \u2502 Points: 7 (Season: 6.1) \u2502 Rebounds: 3 (Season: 4.7) \u2502 Assists: 1 (Season: 0.3) \u2502 Steals: 1 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 4 \u2502 FG: 3\u20139 \u2502 3PT: 0\u20132 \u2502 FT: 1\u20133<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Bryant Bulldogs 50, UAlbany 44 (Final)\u200d<\/p>\n<p>Bryant: 16\u20137 (4th in America East)<\/p>\n<p>Bryant secured a six-point road win, holding UAlbany to 44 points in a low-scoring contest shaped by defensive pressure and limited possessions. Senior forward Rose Nelson logged 12 minutes off the bench, finishing with four points and four rebounds while converting both field-goal attempts as the Bulldogs controlled tempo and closed out the result.<\/p>\n<p>Rose Nelson \u2014 Senior, Forward, Bryant Bulldogs<br \/>From Wallacia, NSW, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.85 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 12 \u2502 Points: 4 (Season: 2.4) \u2502 Rebounds: 4 (Season: 3.2) \u2502 Assists: 1 (Season: 1.4) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 2\u20132 \u2502 3PT: 0\u20130 \u2502 FT: 0\u20130<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Syracuse Orange 93, \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Boston College Eagles 59 (Final)\u200d<\/p>\n<p>Syracuse: 19\u20134 (3rd in ACC)<br \/>Boston College: 4\u201321 (18th in ACC)<\/p>\n<p>Syracuse won by 34 points on the road, breaking the game open early and maintaining control throughout as Boston College struggled to contain perimeter scoring. Sophomore guard Madeline Potts delivered her most productive outing of the season in 14 minutes off the bench, finishing with 12 points on four made threes as Syracuse\u2019s depth stretched the margin. Junior guard Sophie Burrows added seven points and five rebounds in 21 minutes, contributing on both ends as the Orange rotated cleanly. For Boston College, sophomore guard Lily Carmody led the Eagles with 15 points in 27 minutes, scoring efficiently inside while Boston College was forced to play from behind for most of the night.<\/p>\n<p>Madeline Potts \u2014 Sophomore, Guard, Syracuse Orange<br \/>From Doncaster, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.83 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 14 \u2502 Points: 12 (Season: 2.5) \u2502 Rebounds: 2 (Season: 0.9) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 0.7) \u2502 Steals: 1 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 4\u20139 \u2502 3PT: 4\u20138 \u2502 FT: 0\u20130<\/p>\n<p>Sophie Burrows \u2014 Junior, Guard, Syracuse Orange<br \/>From Lower Plenty, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.88 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 21 \u2502 Points: 7 (Season: 10.8) \u2502 Rebounds: 5 (Season: 5.4) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 2.4) \u2502 Steals: 1 \u2502 Blocks: 1 \u2502 Turnovers: 1 \u2502 FG: 3\u20138 \u2502 3PT: 1\u20134 \u2502 FT: 0\u20130<\/p>\n<p>Lily Carmody \u2014 Sophomore, Guard, Boston College Eagles<br \/>From Melbourne, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.8 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 27 \u2502 Points: 15 (Season: 11.8) \u2502 Rebounds: 3 (Season: 3.4) \u2502 Assists: 1 (Season: 2.0) \u2502 Steals: 1 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 4 \u2502 FG: 6\u20138 \u2502 3PT: 0\u20130 \u2502 FT: 3\u20133<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Rider Broncs 71, Manhattan 60 (Final)<\/p>\n<p>Rider: 5\u201317 (11th in MAAC)<\/p>\n<p>Rider won by 11 points at home, building separation through sustained second-half execution and defensive activity. Sophomore guard Emmy Roach logged 32 minutes and delivered a season-best outing, finishing with 14 points and seven rebounds while adding two assists, a steal, and two blocks as the Broncs controlled the final stretch.<\/p>\n<p>Emmy Roach \u2014 Sophomore, Guard, Rider Broncs<br \/>From Littlehampton, SA, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.83 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 32 \u2502 Points: 14 (Season: 6.8) \u2502 Rebounds: 7 (Season: 4.4) \u2502 Assists: 2 (Season: 1.0) \u2502 Steals: 1 \u2502 Blocks: 2 \u2502 Turnovers: 3 \u2502 FG: 5\u20137 \u2502 3PT: 2\u20132 \u2502 FT: 2\u2013<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Florida Gators 61, Auburn 53 (Final)\u200d<\/p>\n<p>Florida: 14\u201311 (13th in SEC)<\/p>\n<p>Florida won by eight points at home, holding Auburn to 53 points in a low-scoring contest shaped by defensive execution across the second half. Freshman guard Emilija Dakic appeared briefly for one minute, recording no counting stats as the Gators tightened their rotation late to close out the result.<\/p>\n<p>Emilija Dakic \u2014 Freshman, Guard, Florida Gators<br \/>From Melbourne, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.78 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 1 \u2502 Points: 0 (Season: 1.9) \u2502 Rebounds: 0 (Season: 1.3) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 0.7) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 0\u20130 \u2502 3PT: 0\u20130 \u2502 FT: 0\u20130<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Florida International Panthers 80, Western Kentucky 54 (Final)<\/p>\n<p>FIU: 13\u20138 (5th in Conference USA)<\/p>\n<p>Florida International won by 26 points at home, breaking the game open with sustained pressure and perimeter shot-making across the middle quarters. Junior guard Riley Burd logged 27 minutes and delivered her most productive outing of the season, finishing with eight points while knocking down two threes, adding a rebound, an assist, and a steal as the Panthers controlled the game throughout.<\/p>\n<p>Riley Burd \u2014 Junior, Guard, Florida International Panthers<br \/>From Perth, WA, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.83 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 27 \u2502 Points: 8 (Season: 1.9) \u2502 Rebounds: 1 (Season: 1.6) \u2502 Assists: 1 (Season: 0.4) \u2502 Steals: 1 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 3\u20136 \u2502 3PT: 2\u20135 \u2502 FT: 0\u20130<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa SE Louisiana Lady Lions 74, UIW 64 (Final)\u200d<\/p>\n<p>SE Louisiana: 3\u201318 (11th in Southland)<\/p>\n<p>SE Louisiana won by 10 points at home, pulling clear in the second half to secure the result. Junior forward Aisha Marten-Coney logged nine minutes off the bench, finishing with two points and a rebound while adding a steal as the Lady Lions tightened defensively late to close out the game.<\/p>\n<p>Aisha Marten-Coney \u2014 Junior, Forward, SE Louisiana Lady Lions<br \/>From Sydney, NSW, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.83 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 9 \u2502 Points: 2 (Season: 1.8) \u2502 Rebounds: 1 (Season: 2.1) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 0.3) \u2502 Steals: 1 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 1 \u2502 FG: 1\u20131 \u2502 3PT: 0\u20130 \u2502 FT: 0\u20132<\/p>\n<p>Missouri 87, \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Arkansas Razorbacks 82 (Final)\u200d<\/p>\n<p>Arkansas: 11\u201313 (16th in SEC)<\/p>\n<p>Arkansas fell by five points at home as Missouri edged ahead late in a high-possession contest. Freshman guard Bonnie Deas logged 31 minutes and filled the box score with six points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists, adding a steal and a block while Arkansas struggled to convert from the perimeter across the second half.<\/p>\n<p>Bonnie Deas \u2014 Freshman, Guard, Arkansas Razorbacks<br \/>From Melbourne, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.75 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 31 \u2502 Points: 6 (Season: 10.7) \u2502 Rebounds: 13 (Season: 8.8) \u2502 Assists: 7 (Season: 2.3) \u2502 Steals: 1 \u2502 Blocks: 1 \u2502 Turnovers: 2 \u2502 FG: 2\u201315 \u2502 3PT: 0\u20138 \u2502 FT: 2\u20132<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Wake Forest Demon Deacons 70, SMU 65 (Final)\u200d<\/p>\n<p>Wake Forest: 13\u201311 (14th in ACC)<\/p>\n<p>Wake Forest won by five points on the road, executing late to close out a tight contest. Freshman forward Opal Bird logged 22 minutes, finishing with six points, four rebounds, and four assists while adding a block, contributing across multiple areas as the Demon Deacons maintained control in the closing possessions.<\/p>\n<p>Opal Bird \u2014 Freshman, Forward, Wake Forest Demon Deacons<br \/>From Sydney, NSW, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.91 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 22 \u2502 Points: 6 (Season: 4.4) \u2502 Rebounds: 4 (Season: 3.1) \u2502 Assists: 4 (Season: 3.0) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 1 \u2502 Turnovers: 2 \u2502 FG: 2\u20135 \u2502 3PT: 1\u20132 \u2502 FT: 1\u20132<\/p>\n<p>NC State 83, \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Florida State Seminoles 55 (Final)\u200d<\/p>\n<p>Florida State: 7\u201316 (15th in ACC)<\/p>\n<p>Florida State fell by 28 points on the road as NC State controlled the game from early on, building separation through sustained pressure and efficient scoring. Junior centre Pania Davis logged 16 minutes off the bench, finishing with four points and six rebounds while adding a block as the Seminoles struggled to keep pace across the middle quarters.<\/p>\n<p>Pania Davis \u2014 Junior, Center, Florida State Seminoles<br \/>From Perth, WA, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.98 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 16 \u2502 Points: 4 (Season: 8.7) \u2502 Rebounds: 6 (Season: 6.5) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 0.8) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 1 \u2502 Turnovers: 4 \u2502 FG: 2\u20135 \u2502 3PT: 0\u20131 \u2502 FT: 0\u20130<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa New Mexico State Aggies 65, Sam Houston State 57 (Final)\u200d<\/p>\n<p>New Mexico State: 8\u201314 (9th in Conference USA)<\/p>\n<p>New Mexico State won by eight points at home, pulling clear late with defensive stops and controlled possessions. Freshman guard Keira Hudson appeared briefly for four minutes, collecting two rebounds without a field-goal attempt as the Aggies shortened the rotation down the stretch. Junior guard Nikki Stanic provided a spark in six minutes off the bench, scoring two points and recording two blocks as New Mexico State closed out the win.<\/p>\n<p>Keira Hudson \u2014 Freshman, Guard, New Mexico State Aggies<br \/>From Central Coast, NSW, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.65 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 4 \u2502 Points: 0 (Season: 5.2) \u2502 Rebounds: 2 (Season: 0.9) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 0.6) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 0\u20130 \u2502 3PT: 0\u20130 \u2502 FT: 0\u20130<\/p>\n<p>Nikki Stanic \u2014 Junior, Guard, New Mexico State Aggies<br \/>From Melbourne, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.78 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 6 \u2502 Points: 2 (Season: 0.8) \u2502 Rebounds: 1 (Season: 0.7) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 0.1) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 2 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 1\u20132 \u2502 3PT: 0\u20131 \u2502 FT: 0\u20130<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa North Dakota State Bison 74, Kansas City 49 (Final)\u200d<\/p>\n<p>North Dakota State: 21\u20132 (1st in Summit)<\/p>\n<p>North Dakota State won by 25 points on the road, building a decisive lead early and maintaining control throughout. Sophomore guard Amelia Hobson appeared for seven minutes off the bench, collecting one rebound without a field-goal attempt as the Bison extended their dominance atop the Summit League.<\/p>\n<p>Amelia Hobson \u2014 Sophomore, Guard, North Dakota State Bison<br \/>From Parkdale, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.83 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 7 \u2502 Points: 0 (Season: 3.1) \u2502 Rebounds: 1 (Season: 2.0) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 0.6) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 0\u20130 \u2502 3PT: 0\u20130 \u2502 FT: 0\u20130<\/p>\n<p>Northern Colorado 55, \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Weber State Wildcats 41 (Final)\u200d<\/p>\n<p>Weber State: 7\u201317 (10th in Big Sky)<\/p>\n<p>Weber State fell by 14 points on the road as Northern Colorado controlled the tempo and limited scoring opportunities throughout. Senior forward Antoniette Emma-Nnopu logged 28 minutes and led the Wildcats with 10 points and five rebounds, adding two steals while Weber State struggled to generate consistent offence across the middle quarters.<\/p>\n<p>Antoniette Emma-Nnopu \u2014 Senior, Forward, Weber State Wildcats<br \/>From Geelong, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.8 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 28 \u2502 Points: 10 (Season: 14.5) \u2502 Rebounds: 5 (Season: 10.1) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 2.8) \u2502 Steals: 2 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 1 \u2502 FG: 4\u201310 \u2502 3PT: 1\u20131 \u2502 FT: 1\u20132<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa California Golden Bears 63, \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 56 (Final)\u200d<\/p>\n<p>California: 14\u201310 (10th in ACC)<br \/>Georgia Tech: 10\u201314 (12th in ACC)<\/p>\n<p>California won by seven points on the road, controlling the final quarter to close out a tight ACC matchup. Junior guard Lulu Twidale played all 40 minutes for the Golden Bears, finishing with eight points, three rebounds, and three assists while managing the offence and spacing as California executed late. For Georgia Tech, junior forward Jada Crawshaw led the home side with 14 points in 25 minutes, scoring efficiently inside as the Yellow Jackets were unable to bridge the gap down the stretch.<\/p>\n<p>Lulu Twidale \u2014 Junior, Guard, California Golden Bears<br \/>From Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.78 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 40 \u2502 Points: 8 (Season: 14.8) \u2502 Rebounds: 3 (Season: 3.5) \u2502 Assists: 3 (Season: 3.8) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 2 \u2502 FG: 3\u201310 \u2502 3PT: 2\u20137 \u2502 FT: 0\u20130<\/p>\n<p>Jada Crawshaw \u2014 Junior, Forward, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets<br \/>From Darwin, NT, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.83 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 25 \u2502 Points: 14 (Season: 7.1) \u2502 Rebounds: 2 (Season: 3.2) \u2502 Assists: 2 (Season: 0.6) \u2502 Steals: 1 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 3 \u2502 FG: 7\u201312 \u2502 3PT: 0\u20132 \u2502 FT: 0\u20132<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters 87, UTEP 48 (Final)\u200d<\/p>\n<p>Louisiana Tech: 16\u20135 (1st in Conference USA)<\/p>\n<p>Louisiana Tech won by 39 points on the road, opening the game up early and sustaining control across all four quarters. Sophomore forward Isla Airey logged 13 minutes off the bench, finishing with one point, two rebounds, and an assist while adding a block as the Lady Techsters\u2019 depth maintained pressure throughout the blowout.<\/p>\n<p>Isla Airey \u2014 Sophomore, Forward, Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters<br \/>From Melbourne, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.93 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 13 \u2502 Points: 1 (Season: 2.8) \u2502 Rebounds: 2 (Season: 1.5) \u2502 Assists: 1 (Season: 0.5) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 1 \u2502 Turnovers: 2 \u2502 FG: 0\u20133 \u2502 3PT: 0\u20130 \u2502 FT: 1\u20132<\/p>\n<p>Gonzaga 67, \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Oregon State Beavers 37 (Final)\u200d<\/p>\n<p>Oregon State: 17\u20137 (1st in WCC)<\/p>\n<p>Oregon State fell by 30 points on the road as Gonzaga controlled the game from the opening quarter and limited scoring opportunities throughout. Senior forward Lizzy Williamson logged 13 minutes and finished with four points on perfect shooting, while freshman guard Katelyn Field provided five points in 17 minutes as the Beavers struggled to generate offence against sustained pressure. Freshman guard Keira Lindemans appeared for 14 minutes, contributing three rebounds and an assist as Oregon State\u2019s rotation shifted during the blowout.<\/p>\n<p>Lizzy Williamson \u2014 Senior, Forward, Oregon State Beavers<br \/>From Adelaide, SA, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.96 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 13 \u2502 Points: 4 (Season: 5.8) \u2502 Rebounds: 1 (Season: 4.9) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 0.8) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 2\u20132 \u2502 3PT: 0\u20130 \u2502 FT: 0\u20130<\/p>\n<p>Katelyn Field \u2014 Freshman, Guard, Oregon State Beavers<br \/>From Melbourne, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.8 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 17 \u2502 Points: 5 (Season: 1.8) \u2502 Rebounds: 1 (Season: 0.6) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 0.2) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 1 \u2502 FG: 2\u20137 \u2502 3PT: 1\u20135 \u2502 FT: 0\u20130<\/p>\n<p>Keira Lindemans \u2014 Freshman, Guard, Oregon State Beavers<br \/>From Melbourne, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.83 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 14 \u2502 Points: 0 (Season: 1.6) \u2502 Rebounds: 3 (Season: 1.4) \u2502 Assists: 1 (Season: 0.8) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 3 \u2502 FG: 0\u20133 \u2502 3PT: 0\u20131 \u2502 FT: 0\u20130<\/p>\n<p>Pacific 90, \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Santa Clara Broncos 82 (Final)\u200d<\/p>\n<p>Santa Clara: 18\u20137 (4th in WCC)<\/p>\n<p>Santa Clara fell by eight points on the road as Pacific pulled away late in a high-scoring contest. Senior forward Alana Goodchild logged seven minutes off the bench, finishing with two points and three rebounds while converting both free throws as the Broncos were unable to regain control in the closing stretch.<\/p>\n<p>Alana Goodchild \u2014 Senior, Forward, Santa Clara Broncos<br \/>From Sydney, NSW, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.88 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 7 \u2502 Points: 2 (Season: 2.3) \u2502 Rebounds: 3 (Season: 1.3) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 0.1) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 0\u20132 \u2502 3PT: 0\u20132 \u2502 FT: 2\u20132<\/p>\n<p>Washington State 80, \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa San Diego Toreros 76 (Final)\u200d<\/p>\n<p>San Diego: 8\u201317 (11th in WCC)<\/p>\n<p>San Diego fell by four points at home after Washington State closed the game late in a tight finish. Sophomore guard Lilly Amor played all 40 minutes, finishing with six points and two assists while knocking down two threes, working through limited touches as the Toreros struggled to generate enough offence in the closing possessions.<\/p>\n<p>Lilly Amor \u2014 Sophomore, Guard, San Diego Toreros<br \/>From Melbourne, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.8 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 40 \u2502 Points: 6 (Season: 2.7) \u2502 Rebounds: 0 (Season: 0.8) \u2502 Assists: 2 (Season: 1.0) \u2502 Steals: 1 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 1 \u2502 FG: 2\u20134 \u2502 3PT: 2\u20134 \u2502 FT: 0\u20130<\/p>\n<p>\u200d#9 Ohio State 70, \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa #24 Washington Huskies 60 (Final)\u200d<\/p>\n<p>Washington: 17\u20136 (7th in Big Ten)<\/p>\n<p>Washington went down by 10 points at home as Ohio State controlled the middle quarters and held separation through the finish. Freshman guard Sienna Harvey appeared for three minutes off the bench, collecting one rebound while Washington struggled to generate offence late against Ohio State\u2019s defensive pressure.<\/p>\n<p>Sienna Harvey \u2014 Freshman, Guard, Washington Huskies<br \/>From Geelong, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.78 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 3 \u2502 Points: 0 (Season: 4.7) \u2502 Rebounds: 1 (Season: 2.0) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 0.9) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 2 \u2502 FG: 0\u20131 \u2502 3PT: 0\u20130 \u2502 FT: 0\u20130<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa UC Irvine Anteaters 85, Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners 53 (Final)\u200d<\/p>\n<p>UC Irvine: 18\u20134 (2nd in Big West)<br \/>Cal State Bakersfield: \u2014<\/p>\n<p>UC Irvine won by 32 points on the road, building separation early and sustaining control across all four quarters. Junior forward Summah Hanson logged 12 minutes off the bench, finishing with four points, six rebounds, and a block as the Anteaters dominated the glass and limited second chances. For Cal State Bakersfield, freshman forward Jaime Gallatly appeared for 11 minutes, collecting two rebounds without a field-goal make as the Roadrunners struggled to keep pace.<\/p>\n<p>Summah Hanson \u2014 Junior, Forward, UC Irvine Anteaters<br \/>From Brisbane, QLD, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.91 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 12 \u2502 Points: 4 (Season: 7.3) \u2502 Rebounds: 6 (Season: 6.3) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 0.2) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 1 \u2502 Turnovers: 1 \u2502 FG: 1\u20134 \u2502 3PT: 0\u20133 \u2502 FT: 2\u20133<\/p>\n<p>Jaime Gallatly \u2014 Freshman, Forward, Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners<br \/>From Traralgon, VIC, Australia<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 11 \u2502 Points: 0 (Season: 0.7) \u2502 Rebounds: 2 (Season: 0.6) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 0.0) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 1 \u2502 FG: 0\u20131 \u2502 3PT: 0\u20130 \u2502 FT: 0\u20130<\/p>\n<p>Loyola Marymount 75, \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Saint Mary\u2019s Gaels 69 (Final)\u200d<\/p>\n<p>Saint Mary\u2019s: 13\u201311 (8th in WCC)<\/p>\n<p>Saint Mary\u2019s fell by six points at home as Loyola Marymount executed late to close out the contest. Sophomore guard Amy Kurkowski logged 15 minutes off the bench, finishing with two points, two assists, and three steals as the Gaels struggled to generate consistent offence in the second half. Sophomore forward Edie Clarke played 25 minutes, contributing six points, two assists, two steals, and a block while Saint Mary\u2019s was unable to regain momentum after the break.<\/p>\n<p>Amy Kurkowski \u2014 Sophomore, Guard, Saint Mary\u2019s Gaels<br \/>From Melbourne, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.85 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 15 \u2502 Points: 2 (Season: 2.5) \u2502 Rebounds: 1 (Season: 1.6) \u2502 Assists: 2 (Season: 0.7) \u2502 Steals: 3 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 2 \u2502 FG: 1\u20132 \u2502 3PT: 0\u20131 \u2502 FT: 0\u20130<\/p>\n<p>Edie Clarke \u2014 Sophomore, Forward, Saint Mary\u2019s Gaels<br \/>From Melbourne, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.93 m<br \/>\u2022 Minutes: 25 \u2502 Points: 6 (Season: 8.0) \u2502 Rebounds: 1 (Season: 4.7) \u2502 Assists: 2 (Season: 1.7) \u2502 Steals: 2 \u2502 Blocks: 1 \u2502 Turnovers: 2 \u2502 FG: 3\u20135 \u2502 3PT: 0\u20130 \u2502 FT: 0\u20130<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Lara Somfai posts 15 points, 23 rebounds and eight assists as Stanford ends skid at Pitt. 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