MERIDA, Mexico — Canada will bid for a gold medal Monday at the Americas U-16 Women’s Basketball Championship in Mexico but will have to defeat three-time defending champions the United States to reach the top spot on the podium.
Canada advanced to the championship game with a convincing 77-49 victory over Puerto Rico in Sunday’s semifinal game. The USA crushed Argentina 112-48 in the other semifinal match.
The Americans are 41-1 all-time in the contest. They have seven gold medals and have won 23 consecutive matches.
Canada led Sunday with the Savannah Swords, who scored 20 points in less than 28 minutes and grabbed nine rebounds. Denia Brawl scored 12 points, while Serah Parchman had 10 points and a dozen rebounds.
Canada led 19-17 after the first quarter, and enjoyed a 46-41 lead at the half. The Canadiens broke the score in the third quarter, defeating Puerto Rico 18-6.
Adriana Robles led Puerto Rico with 13 points, while Desirek Nieves scored 11.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on June 18, 2023.
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