Canada outperformed New Zealand with a score of 86-71 in the semifinal of the FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament held in Guadalajara. Maintaining the lead for almost 32 minutes, Canada reached a peak advantage of 30 points during the third quarter. Syla Swords and Delaney Gibb contributed 17 points each, while Jasmine Bascoe added 15 points along with eight assists and four rebounds, propelling Canada into the final match. Swords showcased exceptional performance, shooting 6-for-8 from the field and a flawless 5-for-5 from beyond the arc.
In the upcoming final against host Mexico in Guadalajara, Canada will vie for the tournament title and a spot in the subsequent phase of Olympic qualification. Mexico secured their place in the final by defeating Brazil in the other semifinal match.
Having previously defeated Mexico 70-64 in the group stage, Canada is set for a rematch in the championship game. The victorious team of the tournament will secure a slot in one of the FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournaments scheduled for February 2028.