LEON, Mexico — Canada’s women’s basketball team will play for third place in the Women’s Copa America, after an agonizing 67-63 loss in the semifinals to the United States on Saturday night.
Despite trailing 39-29 at halftime, Canada played an impressive second half and took a 63-62 lead over the Americans with three minutes left in the game.
Kayla Alexander led Canada with 17 points and nine rebounds, while her teammate Naira Fields scored 16 points, and Alia Edwards added 14 points and 11 rebounds. Cassander Prosper scored 12 points and six rebounds.
Lauren Bates led the USA in scoring with 12 points, Rekia Jackson scored 11 and Angel Reese added 10 points. Reese also recorded 13 rebounds.
Canada will face Puerto Rico in the tournament final on Sunday, while the United States will play Brazil in the tournament final. Brazil beat Puerto Rico 85-74 in the semi-finals earlier on Saturday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on July 8, 2023.
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