Canada meets Puerto Rico for FIBA Women’s AmeriCup bronze after semifinal loss to USA
Canada’s women’s basketball team will play for third place in the women’s AmeriCup on Saturday night, following a heartbreaking 67-63 semifinal loss to the United States on Saturday night.
Despite trailing 39-29 at halftime, Canada played an excellent second half and led the Americans 63-62 with three minutes remaining.
Kayla Alexander led Canada with 17 points and nine rebounds, while teammate Nirra Fields had 16 points and Aaliyah Edwards added 14 points and 11 rebounds. Cassandre Prosper scored with 12 points and six rebounds.
Lauren Betts led the American scoring with 12 points, while Rickea Jackson had 11 and Angel Reese had 10. Reese also hauled in 13 rebounds.
Huge triple van @NirraFields places @CanBball in the lead! 🥵🎯🥵#AmericCupW pic.twitter.com/60wlBcsfwP
Canada will take on Puerto Rico in the final for third place on Sunday, while the United States will play Brazil in the championship final.
Brazil defeated Puerto Rico 85-74 in Saturday’s earlier semi-final.
Canadian list
Guards:
- #1 Aislinn Konig — Langley, BC
- #2 Shay Colley — Brampton, Ont.
- #4 Sami Hill — Toronto
- #12 Syla swords — Sudbury, Ont.
- #21 Nirra Fields — Montreal
- #30 Taya Hanson — Kelowna, BC
Forward:
- #3 Merissah Russel — Ottawa
- #8 Cassandre Prosper — Montreal
- #9 Yvonne Ejim — Calgary
- #24 Aaliyah Edwards — Kingston, Ont.
Centers:
- #10 Emily Potter- winnipeg
- #14 Kayla Alexander — Milton, Ont.
