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Canada women dominate Argentina 75-41 in FIBA World Cup qualifying tournament
Canada dominated Argentina with a 19-1 opening run and 58 rebounds, improving to 2-1 in qualifiers and aiming for a World Cup berth against Japan Sunday.
- In Istanbul, Canada defeated Argentina 75-41 on Saturday to improve to 2-1 in FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 qualifying action.
- The Canadians established dominance early, opening with a decisive 19-1 run in the first quarter and building a commanding 45-22 halftime lead.
- Shay Colley paced all scorers with 13 points while Aaliyah Edwards recorded 11 points and 15 rebounds. Head coach Nell Fortner praised the team's "great intensity."
- Canada will face Japan on Sunday, with a victory automatically qualifying the team for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 in Berlin, Germany.
- Dominance on the boards proved decisive, with Canada grabbing 58 rebounds compared to Argentina's 25. The tournament runs Sept. 4-13 in Berlin, Germany.
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Canada women dominate Argentina 75-41 in FIBA World Cup qualifying tournament
ISTANBUL - Shay Colley led the way with 13 points, while Aaliyah Edwards had 11 points and 15 rebounds as Canada's women's basketball team cruised past Argentina 75-41 in FIBA women's World Cup qualifying action on Saturday.
·Toronto, Canada
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution78% Left
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