Canadian women whip Mexico 83-53, net Olympic pre-qualifying basketball tourney crown
Kayla Alexander scored 14 points and Canada grabbed 49 rebounds in a 30-point victory that moved the team closer to Olympic qualification.
- Canada defeated host Mexico 83-53 in Guadalajara on Sunday, securing the title at the FIBA Women Olympic pre-qualifying basketball tournament. The Canadians entered the final undefeated.
- The Canadians beat New Zealand 86-71 in the semifinals to reach the final. They led 26-11 after the first quarter and 47-26 at halftime against Mexico.
- Kayla Alexander contributed 14 points and four rebounds, while Agot Makeer scored 13 points. Canada's rebounding advantage was decisive: 49 total rebounds versus Mexico's 30.
- Tournament MVP Syla Swords, who scored 12 points in the final, and Teammate Yvonne Ejim, who had 10 points and 17 rebounds, earned all-star team honors.
- With the title secured in Guadalajara, Canada advances toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The victory strengthens the squad's qualification prospects for the Games.
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Canadian women whip Mexico 83-53, net Olympic pre-qualifying basketball tourney crown
GUADALAJARA - Kayla Alexander had 14 points and four rebounds, Agot Makeer scored 13 points, and Canada defeated host Mexico 83-53 in the title game at the FIBA Women's Olympic
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