Canadian Women Dunk Senegal 72-57 in Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament Opener
Kayla Alexander scored 16 points and Canada controlled the boards with a 15-8 offensive rebounding edge.
- On Monday, Canada's senior women's basketball team defeated Senegal 72-57 in Guadalajara to open the FIBA Olympic pre-qualifying tournament. Kayla Alexander led the effort with a team-high 16 points and seven rebounds.
- Head coach Nell Fortner, appointed in May 2025, directed the squad into this new chapter. The team maintained a lead throughout the contest, effectively countering a third-quarter push from Senegal.
- Canada's paint shooting reached 52.5 per cent, supported by a 15-8 offensive rebounding advantage. Tara Wallack collected four offensive boards, while Syla Swords and Delaney Gibb each scored 13 points.
- "I think it's a good start for us," Fortner said. The coach emphasized the team's toughness and satisfaction in winning the rebounding battle against a strong opponent.
- A scheduled day off for the team on Tuesday precedes their Wednesday match against the Philippines at 7:30 p.m. ET. This next game represents a critical step in their Olympic qualification journey.
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Canadian women dunk Senegal 72-57 in Olympic pre-qualifying tournament opener
Kayla Alexander scored a team-high 16 points and hauled in seven rebounds as Canada's senior women's national basketball team opened the FIBA Olympic pre-qualifying tournament with a 72-57 win over Senegal on Monday in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Canada Women Hand Senegal 72-57 Defeat In Olympic Pre-Qualifying Opener - South Asian Daily
Canada’s senior women’s basketball team opened its FIBA Olympic pre-qualifying tournament campaign with a 72-57 victory over Senegal on Monday in Guadalajara, Mexico. Kayla Alexander led the Canadian offence with a team-high 16 points while adding seven rebounds. Syla Swords and Delaney Gibb contributed 13 points apiece to help Canada secure its first victory of the tournament. Head coach Nell Fortner welcomed the winning start, praising Canada’…
(wiwsport) - Senegal leaned against Canada (72-57), this Monday in Guadalajara, for its entry into the Olympic pre-qualification tournament. Despite a nice reaction after a complicated start to the game, the Lionnes did not succeed in overthrowing the match. The Lionnes suffered from the first quarter before a well-organized Canadian team [...] This article was originally published on wiwsport: site number one of the sports news of Senegal (wiws…
Sabou Gueye To Compete With Senegal In FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Former Providence College women's basketball standout Sabou Gueye '26 (Dakar, Senegal) will play for Senegal's National Team in the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico. The tournament begins today and runs from August 17-23.
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