Canada dumps the Philippines 85-38 at FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament
Canada built a 23-4 first-quarter lead and outrebounded the Philippines 63-31 in a 47-point win, officials said.
- Canada defeated the Philippines 85-38 on Wednesday at the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament, advancing to the semifinals with a dominant performance.
- A 9-0 opening run propelled Canada to a 23-4 first-quarter lead at Arena Astros, extending their advantage to 46-11 by halftime.
- Yvonne Ejim scored 19 points and Syla Swords added 15 as Canada shot 41.5 percent from the field, outrebounding the Philippines 63-31.
- Falling to a 0-2 record, Gilas Women face elimination if Mexico defeats Senegal. Veteran center Jack Animam said, "Regardless of the number, I know we made a lot of mistakes."
- The eight-team qualifier continues through Sunday, with the tournament champion earning a berth in one of the FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments in February 2028.
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Gilas Women absorb 47-point drubbing from Canada
The Gilas Pilipinas women’s team absorbed a thorough beating at the hands of world No. 7 Canada, 38-85, to put the Filipinas on the brink of an early exit in the 2026 FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament at the Arena Astros in Guadalajara, Mexico on Thursday, Aug. 20.A lethargic start spelled doom for the Filipinas as the Canadians pounced on every opportunity they got to easily cruise to the victory that put them atop the Group B standings wi…
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Canada dumps the Philippines 85-38 at FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament
GUADALAJARA - The Canadian senior women's basketball team crushed the Philippines 85-38 on Wednesday at the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament.
Canad aplast 85-38 to the Philippines and secure your ticket to the Semifinals of Basketball Ol mpico Femenil Prequalification.
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