The Canadian senior women’s basketball team dominated the Philippines with a resounding 85-38 victory at the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament held in Guadalajara, Mexico on Wednesday. Yvonne Ejim led the scoring for Canada with 19 points, while Syla Swords contributed 15 points to the team’s success.
Canada quickly established a commanding lead of 23-4 at Arena Astros and further extended it to 46-11 by halftime. The tournament, which features eight competing teams, is scheduled to run until Sunday.
Earlier in the tournament, Canada secured a 72-57 win against Senegal on Monday. Up next, the Canadians are set to face host country Mexico on Thursday.
The ultimate victor of the tournament will secure a spot in one of the FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournaments to be held in February 2028.